Directions to NDNU SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE CAMPUS

Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
650/508-3500 (do not call the campus regarding Golden Gate School)

From San Francisco via HWY 101
Take 101 South, Exit at Ralston Avenue and proceed West towards Belmont. Cross El Camino Real, and continue west on Ralston. The entrance to the campus will be on the right. The entrance to the campus will be on the right approximately one mile from the 101 exit.

From the East Bay via HWY 92
Take HWY 92 West and cross the San Mateo Bridge. Take 101 South, toward San Jose. Exit at Ralston Avenue and proceed West towards Belmont. Cross El Camino Real, and continue west on Ralston. The entrance to the campus will be on the right. The entrance to the campus will be on the right approximately one mile from the 101 exit.

From San Jose via HWY 101
Take 101 North to the exit on Ralston Avenue, turn left onto Ralston towards Belmont. Cross El Camino Real, and continue west on Ralston. The entrance to the campus will be on the right approximately one mile from the 101 exit.

From I-280
Exit onto Highway 92 East toward Ralston Avenue (Polhemus Avenue), turn left onto Ralston. Proceed east and cross the Alameda de las Pulgas. The campus will on your left after the entrance to Notre Dame High School, about 2.9 miles from the I-280 exit.

About the Campus

The summer session of Golden Gate School will be held at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont. NDNU is just 15-20 minutes from San Francisco, in the Belmont hills near to the I-280 and 101 freeways. Blending rural tranquility and urban stimulation, the campus' tree-shaded academic seclusion provides a perfect setting for learning.

Founded in 1851, NDNU features scenic locations for photo demonstrations, in the peaceful, wooded community of Belmont. It's within walking distance of coffee houses and ethnic restaurants. NDNU provides a number of modern facilities including an art gallery, theatre, and the beautiful Ralston Hall that has been the setting for many Golden Gate School photographs over the years. Ralston Hall, an 80-room estate, was built in 1864 and is listed as a national and state historic landmark.

Accommodations on Campus for the summer session
(please see REGISTRATION PAGE for current rates)

GGS offers the convenience of affordable single occupancy college-style dorms on campus. Accommodations include three meals per day (provided by Bon Appetit Catering) and a linen packet (bed linens, pillow, cup, soap and towels) for participants to make their own beds. Showers and restrooms are close to each sleeping room (room assignments made by the college's conference department).

The benefit of on-campus housing, besides its affordable cost, is the ability to avoid commuting and relax for the entire week, plus the ability to fully enjoy the fellowship and networking with other students in the evenings. The convenient, practical, and serviceable accommodations are an ideal fit for study and community learning, and do not compete with modern hotels and their amenities.

The planned dorm for the 2009 GGS session will be the New Hall, opened in September 2004. Each student has an individual room in a four-person suite. Each suite consists of four sleeping rooms that share a common area, one bathroom and two sinks. Each individual room is furnished with a long twin bed, dresser, desk, and wardrobe closet. All rooms are wheelchair accessible. New Hall features a Sky Lounge with big screen TV, kitchenette and laundry room along with snack and soda machines. 

Those accustomed to more traditional accommodations may be more satisfied in a nearby hotel, and some options are listed below.

Accommodations off Campus

Here's a listing of hotels in the vicinity of Golden Gate School at Notre Dame de Namur College. They are all about a 15-minute drive from the campus (non-rush hour). GGS does not warranty or recommend any particular facility. The following listing is for informational purposes only. A guide to Bay Area hotels can be found at http://san.francisco.hotelguide.net

Hyatt Summerfield Suites
Belmont
650-591-8600

Crowne Plaza Foster City
Foster City
650-570-5700

Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport
Burlingame
650-342-4600

Ground Transportation

GGS does not warranty or recommend any particular service provider. The following listing is for informational purposes only

Airport Shuttle Services
Bayporter Express 415-467-1800

Taxi Cabs
Yellow Cab 415-355-0355
Goldstar Cab 415-487-1004

Public Transportation

Sam Trans, Contact San Mateo County Transit District (800) 660-4287 (650) 508-6200. Bus stops are located on Ralston Ave. just outside the campus gates. Buses stop every 20-30 minutes during the day and every hour late at night.