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 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.
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). 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.
Dining and Hotels Near Cummings School
Download the Grafton area’s dining options as a PDF..
Some of the accommodations listed below offer special rates to guests of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Be sure to mention Cummings School when making your reservation. You may also download a PDF of the list of lodging in the Grafton Area.
Local hotels and lodgings, including those that welcome pets
| Name | Address | Phone Number | Pet Policy Information | Distance |
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| Beechwood Hotel | 363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA | 508-754-5789 | Pets under 60lbs; with a fee of $80/day | 8.4 miles/20 minutes |
| Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center | 181 Boston Post Rd W, Marlborough, MA | 508-303-1788 | Pets under 35lbs; with a one-time $100 fee | 12.9 miles/22 minutes |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 3 Techonology Dr, Westborough, MA | 508-836-4800 | No pets allowed | 7.5 miles/16 minutes |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton | 123 Boston Post Rd W, Marlborough, MA | 508-263-7759 | Pets under 100lbs; with a fee of $25/night per pet up to $75 12.2 miles/20 minutes | 10 miles/20 minutes |
| Red Roof Inn | 367 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA | 937-328-1453 | No pet size limit; no associated fee | 8.6 miles/16 minutes |
| Residence Inn by Marriott | 112 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA | 508-481-1500 | Extended stay lodging (apartment style). max. 2 pets/room; 75 lbs. pet size limit with a one-time $100 fee | 11.4 miles/ 24 minutes |
| Residence Inn by Marriott | 503 Plantation St, Worcester, MA | 508-753-6300 | Extended stay lodging (apartment style) No pet size limit with one-time $100 fee | 7.4 miles/20 minutes |
| Double Tree by Hilton | 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough, MA | 508-366-5511 | Pets allowed with a $75 non-refundable fee | 7.3 miles/15 minutes |
| Hilton Garden Inn | 35 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA | 508-753-5700 | Max. 2 pets/room; $75 non-refundable fee | 9.6 miles/23 minutes |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton | 1 Washington Square, Worcester, MA | 508-755-1234 | Pets allowed, 75 lbs. pet size limit with $75 non-refundable fee | 8.1 miles/22 minutes |
*All prices are general estimates given by each location. Prices may vary and are subject to change.
None of these companies are affiliated with Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in any manner. Any issues or concerns should be directed to the company directly, as Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University cannot be held responsible.
Directions
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200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536
Phone: 508-839-5302From 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
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). Cummings School campus is just up the road.
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55 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 01536
Phone: 508-839-5395
Emergencies: 508-839-5395 (Option 3)
Pharmacy: 508-887-4850From 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.
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55 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 010536
Phone: 508-887-4326From 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.
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53 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 01536
Phone: 508-839-7926
Emergencies: 508-839-7926
Pharmacy: 508-887-4850From 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.
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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: 508-839-7918From 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.
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Worcester Technical High School
1 Officer Manny Familia Way, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: 508-751-7670From 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.
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149 New Sweden Road, Woodstock, CT 06281
Phone: 860-974-2780
Emergency: 860-974-2780
Emergency Service Available After HoursMailing Address
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
200 Westboro Road
North Grafton, MA 01536Delivery Address
Cummings School Shipping/Receiving
Jumbo’s Path
North Grafton, MA 01536From 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.