Conference Venue
The Summit for Dual Credit Programs 2026 will take place at the beautiful South Padre Island in Texas.
The summit will kick off with a social mixer at the host hotel, Courtyard South Padre Island, with sessions held at the SPI Convention Center.
GETTING TO THE ISLAND
The only tropical island in Texas, South Padre Island is easily accessible by land and air. Once you've arrived you can take advantage of taxis, Uber, and other rental services.
BY LAND
- From McAllen Airport: 80 miles
- From Harlingen Airport: 45 miles
- From Austin: 340 miles
- From Houston: 367 miles
- From San Antonio: 285 miles
BY AIR
- Brownsville/ South Padre Island International Airport 30 min drive from the Island: flybrownsville.com
- Valley International Airport (Harlingen) 50 min drive from the Island: flythevalley.com
- McAllen International Airport 1.5 hour drive from the Island: mcallenairport.com
TRANSPORTATION
- There is no hotel shuttle from the airport. We recommend using Uber, Lyft, Taxi Service or Shuttle.
- Brownsville/ South Padre Island International Airport- Island Shuttle: View Services
- Valley International Airport (Harlingen) Taxi & Shuttle Service: View Services
- Car Rentals are an option available at the surrounding Airports.
Host Hotels
Courtyard South Padre Island
6700 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(.5 miles from Convention Center)
Rates*: $139.00 - $159.00 per night
Group Code: N/A
RSVP Phone: 956-433-0590
Deadline to RSVP: January 9, 2026
Sand Rose Beach Resort
7000 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(.4 miles from Convention Center)
Rate*: $159.00 per night
Group Code: Dual2026
RSVP Phone: 956-772-7000
Deadline to RSVP: January 9, 2026
Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(4 miles from Convention Center)
Rate*: $109.00 - $135.00 per night
Group Code: 2602DCPSDP
RSVP Phone: 956-761-6511
Deadline to RSVP: January 9, 2026
*Per room, per night, before applicable taxes.
