Directions and Campus Map for Nichols College
Planning a visit? Get directions to Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts, and explore our campus map before you arrive.
Our 220-acre hilltop campus – on the border of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, and within an hour of Boston, Providence, Worcester and Hartford – is easy to access from across New England and the East Coast.
Visiting Nichols College in Dudley, MA
We’re always excited to welcome visitors to Nichols College. Whether you’re here for a campus tour, athletic event or student visit day, our community is ready to help you make the most of your time on the hill.
Our campus is designed to be welcoming and accessible for all guests. Visitor parking is located near the Fels Student Center, and accessible parking spaces are available in every major lot. Service animals are permitted, and campus buildings include ADA-compliant entrances.
Visitors should check in at the Fels Student Center upon arrival for tours or admissions events. Large group visits can be arranged in advance through the Admissions Office at (508) 213-2203 or admissions@nichols.edu.
Driving Directions from Major Areas
Getting to Nichols college is easy. View driving directions from Major areas below.
- Take the Mass Pike (I-90) West to Exit 10 (Auburn).
- Follow signs for I-395 South toward Webster.
- Continue to Exit 2 (Webster), then turn left off the ramp onto Route 12 South.
- Follow Route 12 through Webster Center; after the railroad tracks, continue straight into Dudley.
- Turn right after the Cumberland Farms onto Airport Road.
- Bear right at the Webster-Dudley Golf Course, then take the first left onto Center Road.
- Follow Center Road up the hill directly to campus.
- Take I-290 South to Auburn and merge onto I-395 South.
- Follow directions from “From Boston” above starting at I-395 South.
- Take Route 146 North to I-290 West toward Auburn.
- Merge onto I-395 South and continue to Exit 2 (Webster).
- Follow the same directions as above from Route 12 South.
- Take the Mass Pike (I-90) East to Exit 10 (Auburn).
- Merge onto I-395 South, then follow the Boston/Worcester directions.
- Take I-84 East toward Sturbridge.
- Exit 2 (Sturbridge/Southbridge), then follow Route 131/Main Street through Southbridge.
- Turn onto Route 169/131, then Route 197 North.
- In Dudley, turn left onto Center Road and continue up the hill to campus.
- Take I-290 to Auburn, then I-395 South.
- Exit 4B (Sutton Road/Oxford Center).
- Follow Sutton Road for 0.8 miles, left onto Dudley Road.
- Continue straight for 3.7 miles; bear right at the fork to stay on Dudley/Oxford Road.
- Continue 2 miles through two stop signs, then straight onto the Nichols campus.
Parking Information
Visitor parking is free and clearly marked across campus.
Parking overview:
- Visitor Parking: Available near Fels Student Center (Admissions and tours)
- Commuter Parking: Lower lots by Academic Buildings
- Athletics and Event Parking: Lot behind the Athletic Center
- Accessibility Parking: Available in all primary lots
Need Help Planning Your Visit?
We’re happy to help you plan your trip, from driving directions to Nichols College to travel tips. Check out the local accommodations to help you plan your stay.
Contact Admissions:
(508) 213-2203
admissions@nichols.edu
Looking for prospective student events or open houses?
Campus Map
Plan ahead and get familiar with the campus layout before you arrive. The Nichols College campus map includes parking areas, key buildings, and walking paths to Admissions, classrooms, residence halls, and athletic facilities.
Key locations:
- Admissions Office: Fels Student Center (visitor parking nearby)
- Academic Buildings: Davis Hall, Conrad Hall, Academy Hall
- Athletic Facilities: Athletic Center, Vendetti Field
- Dining and Student Life: Lombard Dining Hall, Bison Bistro
- Safety and Security: Campus Safety Office (open 24/7)
Walking directions from parking:
