Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Coming to Campus

Maps & Parking

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University lies in central Massachusetts 50 miles west of Boston. The main campus is set on over 500 rural acres in North Grafton, Massachusetts with the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals, the Hospital for Large Animals, the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic, and the Tufts Wildlife Clinic. Tufts Veterinary Field Service is located in Woodstock, Connecticut, and Tufts at Tech is located at Worcester Technical High School in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Interactive Campus Map

Fall 2024 Campus Parking Map

There are selected areas on the Grafton campus designated for student, employee, and client parking. There are currently construction areas on campus. Details and updates on temporary parking assignments can be found here. 

Faculty, staff and students must have a Grafton campus parking sticker to park in designated spaces. Parking permit can be obtained online here.

Public Transportation

Students enjoy easy access to campus from surrounding areas with the school's proximity to the Grafton Station on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail. From the station, exit the parking lot and take a right onto Pine Street and a left onto Route 30 (Westboro Road). The Cummings School campus is just up the road.

More information on Travel Logistics here.

Campus Police Information

Who We Are

Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) is responsible for safety and security on the Grafton campus. An officer is on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week to keep our students and campus community safe.

For further assistance, information, administrative matters, or emergencies, contact Campus Police.

Non-Emergency 617-627-3030
Emergency 617-627-6911

What We Do

We monitor, respond, and educate. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our first priority, as well as maintaining order and appropriate conduct on campus.

Services

  • Campus Safety: Faculty, staff, students, and visitors should contact campus police for assistance in any emergency.
  • GoSafe Service: For your personal safety, Grafton campus police offers campus-wide escorts, including service to and from the Grafton T station. GoSafe service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; contact the Grafton campus police.
  • Crime Prevention: Our Crime Prevention Officer provides literature and talks on various crime prevention topics towards the goal of promoting awareness and making the Tufts community a safe one.
  • Lost and Found: Campus police maintains a lost and found and loans engravers at no charge for students to mark their belongings.
  • Lockout Requests: Officers will respond to lockout requests by individuals holding a university-issued ID card.

Directions

  • 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536
    Phone: 508-839-5302

    From Boston

    From the greater Boston area take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 111 (Route 9, Framingham exit), located at the Sheraton Tara. Proceed west on Route 9 for 6 miles until you reach the Route 30 west exit. Follow Route 30 west under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Visitor Parking is available at the Jean Mayer Administration Building on the right off Route 30.

    From New Hampshire and Maine

    From New Hampshire and Maine follow major arteries to Interstate 495 South, then to Route 9. Take Route 9 west to the Route 30, Westborough exit. Follow Route 30 under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Visitor Parking is available at the Jean Mayer Administration Building on the right off of Route 30.

    From Connecticut and Western Massachusetts

    From Connecticut or western Massachusetts take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to exit 96 towards Millbury/Worcester. At the end of the ramp, turn right on to Route 122 South towards Uxbridge. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Bridge Street. At the traffic light turn left onto North Main Street. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Route 30 East and travel east about 2 miles. Visitor Parking is available at the Jean Mayer Administration Building on the left off of Route 30.

    Commuter Rail

    The Cummings School is within a five-minute walk of the Grafton Station on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail. Exit the parking lot and take a right onto Pine Street and a left onto Route 30 (Westboro Road). The Cummings School campus is just up the road.

  • 55 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 01536
    Phone: 508-839-5395
    Emergencies: 508-839-5395 (Option 3)
    Pharmacy: 508-887-4850

    From Boston

    From the greater Boston area take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 111 (Route 9, Framingham exit), located at the Sheraton Tara. Proceed west on Route 9 for 6 miles until you reach the Route 30 west exit. Follow Route 30 west under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Parking for the Foster Hospital for Small Animals is on the right off of Willard Street.

    From New Hampshire and Maine

    From New Hampshire and Maine follow major arteries to Interstate 495 South, then to Route 9. Take Route 9 west to the Route 30, Westborough exit. Follow Route 30 under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Parking for the Foster Hospital for Small Animals is on the right off of Willard Street.

    From Connecticut and Western Massachusetts

    From Connecticut or western Massachusetts take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to exit 96 towards Millbury/Worcester. At end of ramp, turn right on to Route 122 South towards Uxbridge. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Bridge Street. At the traffic light turn left onto North Main Street. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Route 30 East and travel east about 2 miles. Take a right onto Willard Street. Parking for the Foster Hospital for Small Animals is on the right off of Willard Street.

    Commuter Rail

    The Cummings School is within a five-minute walk of the Grafton Station on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail. Exit the parking lot and take a right onto Pine Street and a left onto Route 30 (Westboro Road). The Cummings School campus is just up the road.

  • 55 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 010536
    Phone: 508-887-4326

    From Boston

    From the greater Boston area take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 111 (Route 9, Framingham exit), located at the Sheraton Tara. Proceed west on Route 9 for 6 miles until you reach the Route 30 west exit. Follow Route 30 west under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Parking for the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic is down on the right off of Jumbo’s Path.

    From New Hampshire and Maine

    From New Hampshire and Maine follow major arteries to Interstate 495 South, then to Route 9. Take Route 9 west to the Route 30, Westborough exit. Follow Route 30 under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Parking for the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic is down on the right off of Jumbo’s Path.

    From Connecticut and Western Massachusetts

    From Connecticut or western Massachusetts take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to exit 96 towards Millbury/Worcester. At the end of the ramp, turn right on to Route 122 South towards Uxbridge. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Bridge Street. At the traffic light turn left onto North Main Street. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Route 30 East and travel east about 2 miles. Take a right onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Parking for the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic is down on the right off of Jumbo’s Path.

    Commuter Rail

    The Cummings School is within a five-minute walk of the Grafton Station on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail. Exit the parking lot and take a right onto Pine Street and a left onto Route 30 (Westboro Road). The Cummings School campus is just up the road.

  • 53 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 01536
    Phone: 508-839-7926
    Emergencies: 508-839-7926
    Pharmacy: 508-887-4850

    From Boston

    From the greater Boston area take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 111 (Route 9, Framingham exit), located at the Sheraton Tara. Proceed west on Route 9 for 6 miles until you reach the Route 30 west exit. Follow Route 30 west under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Parking for the Hospital for Large Animals and Tufts Equine Center is on the right off of Willard Street.

    From New Hampshire and Maine

    From New Hampshire and Maine follow major arteries to Interstate 495 South, then to Route 9. Take Route 9 west to the Route 30, Westborough exit. Follow Route 30 under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Parking for the Hospital for Large Animals and Tufts Equine Center is on the right off of Willard Street.

    From Connecticut and Western Massachusetts

    From Connecticut or western Massachusetts take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to exit 96 towards Millbury/Worcester. At the end of the ramp, turn right on to Route 122 South towards Uxbridge. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Bridge Street. At the traffic light turn left onto North Main Street. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Route 30 East and travel east about 2 miles. Take a right onto Willard Street. Parking for the Hospital for Large Animals and Tufts Equine Center is on the right off of Willard Street.

    Commuter Rail

    The Cummings School is within a five-minute walk of the Grafton Station on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail. Exit the parking lot and take a right onto Pine Street and a left onto Route 30 (Westboro Road). The Cummings School campus is just up the road.

  • Tufts Equine Center is located in the Hospital for Large Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts is located at 53 Willard Street in North Grafton, MA.

    Willard Street can be accessed off of Route 30.

    Trailer and client parking is directly in front of the Equine Sports Medicine Complex to allow for quick and easy access to the facility.  
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  • 50 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 01536
    Phone: 508-839-7918

    From Boston

    From the greater Boston area take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 111 (Route 9, Framingham exit), located at the Sheraton Tara. Proceed west on Route 9 for 6 miles until you reach the Route 30 west exit. Follow Route 30 west under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Parking for the Tufts Wildlife Clinic is on the left off of Willard Street.

    From New Hampshire and Maine

    From New Hampshire and Maine follow major arteries to Interstate 495 South, then to Route 9. Take Route 9 west to the Route 30, Westborough exit. Follow Route 30 under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Parking for the Tufts Wildlife Clinic is on the left off of Willard Street.

    From Connecticut and Western Massachusetts

    From Connecticut or western Massachusetts take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to exit 96 towards Millbury/Worcester. At the end of the ramp, turn right on to Route 122 South towards Uxbridge. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Bridge Street. At the traffic light turn left onto North Main Street. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Route 30 East and travel east about 2 miles. Take a right onto Willard Street. Parking for the Tufts Wildlife Clinic is on the left off of Willard Street.

    Commuter Rail

    The Cummings School is within a five-minute walk of the Grafton Station on the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line Commuter Rail. Exit the parking lot and take a right onto Pine Street and a left onto Route 30 (Westboro Road). The Cummings School campus is just up the road.

  • Worcester Technical High School
    1 Officer Manny Familia Way, Worcester, MA 01605
    Phone: 508-751-7670

    From the North or East

    Take I-290 West to Exit 18. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Lincoln Street. Bear left at the next traffic signal. Turn left onto Route 9 East/Belmont Street. At the top of the hill turn left onto Officer Manny Familia Way. Take a right onto the school grounds to arrive at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic.

    From the South or West

    Take I-290 East to Exit 17. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Belmont Street. At the top of the hill turn left onto Officer Manny Familia WayOfficer Manny Familia Way. Take a right onto the school grounds.

    From Public Transit

    The closest bus stop to the campus is at the corner of Belmont/Route 9 and Officer Manny Familia Way. The Campus is a short walk up the hill.

  • 149 New Sweden Road, Woodstock, CT 06281
    Phone: 860-974-2780
    Emergency: 860-974-2780
    Emergency Service Available After Hours

    Mailing Address
    Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
    200 Westboro Road
    North Grafton, MA 01536

    Delivery Address
    Cummings School Shipping/Receiving 
    Jumbo’s Path
    North Grafton, MA 01536

    From Boston

    From the greater Boston area take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 111 (Route 9, Framingham exit), located at the Sheraton Tara. Proceed west on Route 9 for 6 miles until you reach the Route 30 west exit. Follow Route 30 west under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Follow the signs to Shipping/Receiving.

    From New Hampshire and Maine

    From New Hampshire and Maine follow major arteries to Interstate 495 South, then to Route 9. Take Route 9 west to the Route 30, Westborough exit. Follow Route 30 under Route 9 and on into Westborough Center. Go through Westborough Center and continue on Route 30 for 4 miles. Take a left onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Follow the signs to Shipping/Receiving.

    From Connecticut and Western Massachusetts

    From Connecticut or western Massachusetts take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) east to exit 96 towards Millbury/Worcester. At the end of the ramp, turn right on to Route 122 South towards Uxbridge. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Bridge Street. At the traffic light turn left onto North Main Street. At the next traffic light, bear right onto Route 30 East and travel east about 2 miles. Take a right onto Willard Street. Take a right onto Jumbo’s Path. Follow the signs to Shipping/Receiving.