Driving Directions

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From Philadelphia

Take Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76 West) to exit #328. FollowRt. 202 South, West Chester, for approximately 20 minutes. Take High Street exit to second traffic light at Rosedale Ave. and turn left. Go one block and cross Church Street. Admissions(#12) is on your left.

Or take West Chester Pike (Rt. 3 West) to Rt. 202 S. by-pass.Follow Rt. 202 S. to High Street exit. Go to second traffic light at Rosedale Avenue and turn left. Go one block and crossChurch Street. Admissions (#12) is on your left.

From Western Pennsylvania (Pa. Turnpike)

Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to exit #312, Downingtown. Follow signs for Rt. 100 South. Shortly after the intersection of Rts. 100 and 30, follow the signs for Pottstown Pike. Route 100 S. will become High Street in the borough of West Chester. Stay on High Street until you come to Rosedale Avenue where the cornerstone of the University is located. Turn right, go one block, and cross Church Street. Admissions (#12) is on your left.

From New Jersey Turnpike (North or South)

Take Exit #6 for Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow Pennsylvania Turnpike West for approximately 35 miles and take exit #326, Valley Forge. Go about 1/4 mile to exit #328, to Rt. 202 South, West Chester, and continue for approximately 20 minutes. Take the High Street exit. Continue north on High Street to the second traffic light at Rosedale Avenue. Turn left on Rosedale, go one block, and cross Church Street. Admissions (#12) is on your left.

From Commodore Barry Bridge (New Jersey)

Coming from either North or South on New Jersey Rt. 295, follow signs for Rt. 322 West. (Bridge is on 322 W.) Cross bridge and continue on 322 W. to Rt. 1. Turn left on Rt. 1 to Rt. 202 North. Turn right on Rt. 202 N. and continue for approximately seven miles. At the Holiday Inn proceed straight ahead under the overpass, following the signs for the Business District, Rt. 322. Continue north on High Street to the second traffic light at Rosedale Avenue. Turn left on Rosedale, go one block, and cross Church Street. Admissions (#12) is on your left.

From Delaware Memorial Bridge (and points south)

Take Rt. 95 North through Wilmington to the exit for Rt. 202 N. (Concord Pike). Continue north on 202. (From the intersections of Rts. 1 and 202, it is approximately seven miles to West Chester.) At the Holiday Inn proceed straight ahead under the overpass, following the signs for the Business District, Rt. 322. Continue north on High Street to the second traffic light at Rosedale Avenue. Turn left on Rosedale, go one block, and cross Church Street. Admissions (#12) is on your left.

Where to Park

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Permits are required for parking in campus lots. Signs posted at each lot designate which type of permit is necessary. Visitor parking permits may be obtained from the Office of Public Safety (Peoples Building, #27), Office of Admissions (Messikomer Hall, #12) and Sykes Student Union (#14).

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Food and Lodging

If you would like information about dining and accommodations in the West Chester area, please feel free to contact the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau at 17 Wilmont Mews, Suite 400, West Chester, PA, 610-719-1730 or 1-800-228-9933.

Comfort Inn & Suites Brandywine Valley
1310 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
610-399-4600
www.westchestercomfort.com

Doubletree Hotel
4727 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-478-6000

Hampton Inn - Great Valley
635 Lancaster Ave.
Frazer, PA 19355
610-699-1300

Holiday Inn West Chester
943 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
610-692-1900
www.holiday-inn.com/westchesterpa

The Inn at Chester Springs
815 North Pottstown Pike (Rt. 100)
Exton, PA 19341-1597
484-879-2511
www.innatchestersprings.com

Sheraton-Great Valley
707 E. Lancaster Ave. (Rts. 202 and 30)
Frazer, PA 19355
610-524-5500

Staybridge Suites
400 Evergreen Dr.
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-358-2560

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Academics

Academic Organization

College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Public Affairs, College of Education, College of Health Sciences, and College of Visual and Performing Arts (which includes the School of Music)

Undergraduate Programs

West Chester University offers more than 90 programs leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of music, and bachelor of fine arts.

Graduate Programs

Graduate Studies offers more than 70 programs leading to the master of arts, master of science, master of science in administration, master of science in nursing, master of education, master of music, master of business administration, master of public health, and master of social work.

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Construction

Construction Information

Facilities Design and Construction is involved in a partial closures to D lot (specifically the fenced area around the maintenance garage/motor pool area only); and, a partial closure of B lot (specifically, the fenced area behind 1315 only). In addition, meters along University Avenue at Church Street have been ‘bagged’ by the contractor and are off limits to other users.

Partial Lot Closure

Tuesday, Feb. 17th
G Lot will be partially closed

M lot and Matlack garage will be fuller than usual due to SWOPE auditions and a Ramps training

Additional Information

For more information about construction on campus please click here

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