Coming to Campus

WPI's 95-plus acre campus sits high on a hill in historic Worcester, Massachusetts. This convenient central location puts students close to all the best the city has to offer, including the Worcester Art Museum, the world-renowned American Antiquarian Society, and Polar Park--home to the Worcester Red Sox.

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Departments & Offices Directory
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DIRECTIONS TO MAIN CAMPUS

100 Institute Road | Worcester, MA

From the North: Take I-495 south or I-190 south to I-290 W. Follow directions from East starting at step 3.

From the East:

  1. Take Mass. Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 106 (old exit 11A) (I-495).
  2. Proceed north to exit 65B (old exit 25B) (I-290), then west into Worcester.
  3. Take Exit 21 (old exit 18) (Lincoln Sq., Rte. 9), turn right at end of ramp, then an immediate right before next traffic light.
  4. At next light, proceed straight through, bearing to the right on Salisbury St.
  5. At the WPI sign, turn left onto Boynton St., then right onto Institute Rd.
  6. Take your first right. This private driveway provides drop-off access to the Bartlett Center, Alden Hall, and other buildings, as well as handicap parking. 

From the South and West:

  1. Take Mass. Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 90 (old exit 10) (Auburn). Take I-395N or MA-146N (exit 21 to I-290) for points south.
  2. Proceed east on I-290 into Worcester.
  3. Take Exit 17 (Lincoln Sq., Rte. 9), turn left at end of ramp, follow Rte. 9 west through Lincoln Sq., straight onto Highland St., then right at light onto West St.
  4. Travel one block and cross Institute Road, turning into the private road. This private driveway provides drop-off access to the Bartlett Center, Alden Hall, and other buildings, as well as handicap parking.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK AVENUE GARAGE

Corner of Park Avenue and Salisbury Street
GPS Address: 151 Salisbury Street | Worcester MA

Primary access into the garage will be from Salisbury Street, with secondary access available from the northbound lane of Park Ave. This entrance includes a driveway shared with the First Baptist Church and should be traveled with care and caution due to its proximity to First Friends Childcare Center.  In addition to providing a significantly increased number of parking spaces for employees, commuter students and visitors, the garage will support campus event parking.

From the North: Take I-495 South or 1-190 South to I-290 W. Follow directions from East starting at step 3. 

From the East:

  1. Take Mass. Turnpike (1-90) to Exit 106 (old exit 11A) (I-495 N).
  2. Proceed north to Exit 65B (old exit 25B) (I-290), then west into Worcester.
  3. Take Exit 21 (old exit 18) (Lincoln Sq., Rte. 9), turn right at end of ramp, then an immediate right before next traffic light.
  4. At next light, proceed straight through, bearing to the right on Salisbury St.
  5. Follow Salisbury St.
  6. Take left before the First Baptist Church and follow driveway to the WPI Parking Garage.

From the South and West:

  1. Take Mass. Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 90 (old exit 10) (Auburn). Take I-395N or MA-146N (exit 21 to I-290) for points south. 
  2. Proceed east on I-290 into Worcester.
  3. Take Exit 17 (Lincoln Sq., Rte. 9), turn left at end of ramp, take a right at the second light onto Lincoln St.
  4. Bear left at the next light onto Salisbury St.
  5. Follow Salisbury St.
  6. Take left before the First Baptist Church and follow driveway to the WPI Parking Garage.

Parking

Interactive Parking Map
Printable Parking Map (PDF)

Rules & Restrictions

Parking on Campus
Parking on WPI's Campus property is for members of the WPI community who have registered their vehicles with the WPI Police Department, in accordance with WPI's Parking and Traffic Regulations. These parking and traffic regulations apply to all personnel including all faculty, staff, students and other persons who operate any motor vehicles on campus or other land of the College.

Campus Parking Areas
Assigned parking locations on campus are identified for employees, students, and visitors.

Eligibility
Permission to operate a vehicle on the WPI campus or other land owned by the university is a discretionary privilege bestowed by the president, through the Board of Trustees; such privilege may be denied, revoked, suspended, or modified by action of the board or the president and/or designee herein authorized to take such actions.  

Visitor Parking (Parking Pass Required)

Parking spaces marked “Visitor Parking Only” are reserved for WPI visitors and guests (please note all visitor signs state permit required).  These spaces are located in the following areas:

  • 8 visitor spaces in the Park Ave. Garage
  • 2 visitor spaces next to Washburn on the Boynton Hall Service Road
  • 8 visitor spaces in the Boynton Street Lot
  • 7 visitor spaces in the West Street Lot
  • 4 Visitor spaces on John Wing Road in front of Higgins House
  • Surface lots adjacent to 60 Prescott Street or the Gateway Parking Garage

All visitors must obtain a temporary parking pass when parking on campus.  WPI Police has two types of visitor passes, a hanging pass that can be picked up at WPI Police and an electronic pass that can be issued to the Department  Heads and/or their designee. 

Electric Charging Station

WPI has 8 dual electric Chargepoint charging stations, enough to change 16 electric vehicles at one time.  There is no fee for charging.  Three of the dual chargers (6 parking spaces) are located in the Park Avenue Garage (2 interior near the football field, 1 at exterior entrance).

Public Transportation

MBTA Commuter Rail
Amtrak
Worcester Transit Authority
Worcester Regional Airport
Logan Airport
Zipcar
WPI Seaport
Handicap & Temporary Permits
Parking & Traffic