Visitor Resources
Life U
Parking & Visitor Information
When visiting the campus of Life University, stop by the Campus Safety Department in order to obtain a visitor’s parking pass and learn about parking and visitor Information.
If you have a scheduled appointment with a faculty or staff member, you can obtain a visitor’s parking pass ahead of time directly from the person you are visiting. This temporary visitor’s parking pass will be sent to you via email as a PDF document containing the specific date and time you will be on campus. You will need to print this pass out and display it clearly on your dashboard when you are on campus. If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Safety Department at 770.426.2681.
Life U
Directions
Life U
Directions
Campus Area
Lodging
Life University Campus:
1269 Barclay Cir.
Marietta, GA 30060
General Directions to Campus:
Take Interstate I-75 to Marietta, GA
Take Exit 263 (SR 120) WEST
Travel WEST on SR 120 (South Marietta Parkway SE)
Turn LEFT (South) on Cobb Parkway
Turn RIGHT (West) on Barclay Circle
Enter campus
Campus Area
Lodging
Wyndham Garden
Wyndham Garden Marietta
Atlanta North
455 Franklin Gateway SE
Marietta, Georgia
Drury Inns & Suites
Drury Inn & Suites
Atlanta Marietta
1170 Powers Ferry Place
Marietta, GA 3006
(770) 612-0900
Code: 304494
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn and Suites
Atlanta/Marietta
2136 Kingston Court
Marietta, Georgia, 30067, USA
1-678-460-1160
Hilton
Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel
& Conference Center
500 Powder Springs St
Marietta, Georgia 30064
(770) 427-2500
Fairfield By Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott Atlanta
Vinings/Galleria
2450 Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 435-4500
Radisson
Radisson Atlanta Northwest
$84 plus tax, includes breakfast for two
Additional Guests for Breakfast
$5+ per person
Enter code or ID (122589)
Sonesta
Sonesta North Atlanta Galleria
6345 Powers Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 955-1700
Courtyard By Marriott
Courtyard Atlanta Cumberland/Galleria
3000 Cumberland Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
770.952.2555
Hyatt Regency
Country Inn & Suites
Country Inn & Suites – Atlanta NW
4500 Circle 75 Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
800.830.5222
.
Marriott
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria
200 Interstate Parkway, SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
770.952.7900
- The hotels listed do fill up quickly for Commencement and other campus events. Please plan accordingly.
- If you plan to visit LIFE as part of a scheduled Campus Tour program or LIFE Leadership Weekend, be sure to speak to the staff in Enrollment Events about your plans, and find out how we can assist you.
Marietta/Atlanta
Closer Look
Marietta, GA
Marietta, the home of Life University, is in Cobb County, and is the county seat. The population of Marietta is 56,579 (according to the 2010 Census), making it the third-largest suburb of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Marietta offers a high quality of life, dynamic economic opportunities, beauty, culture, history and excitement. It is routinely ranked among the nation’s best places to live.
Prominent Businesses:
Dobins Air Force Reserve Base, Lockheed Martin, Home Depot, Whitewater Adventure Park, WellStar Healthcare System, Randstad Staffing and Cobb EMC
| Cobb Chamber of Commerce | Marietta Daily Journal |
| Restaurant Guide | Marietta Trip Advisor |
| Whitewater Adventure Park |
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of 5,268,860 (according to the 2010 Census). Atlanta’s gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated at $294 billion, which ranks 18th globally and 10th in the nation. Atlanta contains the nation’s sixth-highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 75% of Fortune 1000 companies have business operations in the metropolitan area.
World Headquarters of:
The Coca-Cola Company, Turner Broadcasting, The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, AT&T Mobility, UPS, Arby’s, Haverty’s Furniture, Cumulus Media, The Weather Channel, Chick-fil-A and Waffle House
Professional Sports Franchises:
Atlanta Falcons (NFL Football), Atlanta Hawks (NBA Basketball), Atlanta Dream (WNBA Basketball), Atlanta Braves (Major League Baseball), Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL Soccer), Atlanta Beat (WUSA Soccer), Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL Hockey), Gwinnett Braves (AAA Baseball) and Gwinnett Force (Arena Football).
| Atlanta Chamber of Commerce | Things to do in Atlanta |
| Atlanta Journal-Consitution | Georgia Aquarium |
| High Museum | Restaurant Guide |
| Six Flags Over Georgia | Stone Mountain Park |
| Ticketmaster |