Family

Family and guest of future WTAMU students are welcome to attend New Student Orientation. A family session runs concurrently to the student sessions. Please indicate the number of guests per student when registering for NSO.

Space is limited in the residential halls for family members and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a family member interested in staying in the halls, contact the Office of Residential Living at 806-651-3000.

Below is a list of nearby lodging facilities if you are interested in staying in one of the area hotels and motels.

Hotel Options

Canyon

Best Western Palo Duro - Paresh Patel (contact), 2801 4th Ave., 806-655-1818, $67.99*

Buffalo Inn of Canyon - Harry Patel (contact), 300 23rd Street, 1-800-526-9968, $42 - single; $46 - double

Knights Inn - Uma Patel (contact), 24270 S U.S. 87, 806-655-1132, $45 - single; $56 - double

Holiday Inn Express - Angel Torres (contact), 2901 4th Ave., 806-655-4445, $77 (depends upon availability)

Amarillo

Days Inn South - Jane Gutierrez (contact), 8601 Canyon Dr., 806-468-7100, $60 - single; $65 - double

Comfort Suites South - Devo Ragha (contact), 6318 Ventura Dr., 806-353-5100, 10% off regular rate

You can contact the Canyon Chamber of Commerce for more information about lodging in the Canyon area. Other hotel options in the Amarillo area are also available.