Visit the online PC Bookstore and go the Student Center for all information concerning purchasing and text buyback.
Directions to Campus
From Fall River, New Bedford, and Cape Cod
Take I-195 West to I-95 North, to Rhode Island Exit 23 (State Offices). Turn right onto Orms Street. After the first light, veer right onto Douglas Avenue (Route 7). Proceed 0.7 miles to the third light on Douglas and make a left-hand turn onto Eaton Street. Proceed about 0.6 miles to the second light at the intersection of Eaton Street and River Avenue. The gate of the campus will be on your right.
From Boston and Points North using I-95
Follow I-95 South to Rhode Island Exit 23 (Charles Street). Proceed right onto Charles Street and go 0.2 miles to the first light at Admiral Street. Take a left onto Admiral Street and proceed approximately 1.2 miles to the third light at River Avenue. Take a left onto River Avenue to the next light (0.4 miles) at Eaton Street. The gate of the campus will be on your left.
From New York, Southern Connecticut, T.F. Green Airport (PVD), & Points South
Take I-95 North to Rhode Island Exit 23 (State Offices). Turn right onto Orms Street. After the first light, veer right onto Douglas Avenue (Route 7). Proceed 0.7 miles to the third light on Douglas and make a left-hand turn onto Eaton Street. Proceed about 0.6 miles to the second light at the intersection of Eaton Street and River Avenue. The gate of the campus will be on your right.
From Albany and Western Massachusetts using I-90
Take I-90 East to Exit 10A (Worcester / Providence, Routes 146/20) which will lead you to Route 146 South (Providence). For almost an hour, follow Route 146 South into Providence, RI, to the Admiral Street exit. Take a right onto Admiral Street and proceed approximately 1.1 miles to the second light at River Avenue. Take a left onto River Avenue to the next light (0.4 miles) at Eaton Street. The gate of the campus will be on your left.
From Hartford and Central Connecticut
Take I-84 to Route 2 East. Follow Route 2 East to Norwich, CT and then take I-395 North. Proceed along I-395 North to Route 6 East. Take Route 6 East into Johnston, RI. Proceed along Route 6 East to Route 10 North. Take I-95 North to Rhode Island Exit 23 (State Offices). Turn right onto Orms Street. After the first light, veer right onto Douglas Avenue (Route 7). Proceed 0.7 miles to the third light on Douglas and make a left-hand turn onto Eaton Street. Proceed about 0.6 miles to the second light at the intersection of Eaton Street and River Avenue. The gate of the campus will be on your right.
Please Note: When visiting our campus on Saturdays or Sundays, please use the Huxley Avenue gate as opposed to our main gate located at River Avenue and Eaton Street.
Directions to the Huxley Avenue Gate: Take a left from River Avenue onto Eaton Street and proceed east. The campus is on your left. Take a left at the first light onto Huxley Avenue. The Huxley Avenue entrance to the campus is down a short distance on your left. Click here for a small map.
Directions to the Smith Center for the Arts / Eaton Street Gate: Take a left from River Avenue onto Eaton Street and proceed east. The campus is on your left. The campus is on your left. Go beyond the next traffic light at Huxley Avenue. The Eaton Street Gate entrance to the campus is just beyond the Smith Center, a short distance on your left. Click here for a small map. The Smith Center for the Arts entrance is on the quad.
Parking Information
Please note that parking on the College campus involves a limited number of spaces. All parking regulations will be enforced and monitored by the Security Department. Please be sure to park in designated areas only and do not park in any Fire Lane or Handicap Space; cars will be towed. When parking, please talk with the Security officer or student on duty re: available spaces on campus and on neighboring streets.
To obtain a parking pass, all students must visit the SCE office in Harkins Hall Room 102 to receive a student identification card. Students can then bring their ID card to the College Security Office, located in the Power Plant building, to be given a parking permit.
Campus Safety
A free campus shuttle service for transportation of all students is available on an hourly schedule. The shuttle begins its service behind Harkins Hall; it can be picked up at various points throughout the campus. Student escorts are also available; they are posted in various locations on campus and wear Security vests. There is one escort assigned to the Albertus Magnus / Harkins Hall area. He is stationed at the desk in the Harkins rotunda from 6-9:30pm on evenings when classes are in session. Additionally, the blue light phone boxes on campus can be used to call for an escort.
The Security Office is open 24 hours a day to assist all students, faculty, and college community members; the number is 401-865-2391. The 24 - Hour Emergency phone number is 401-865-2222. "Crime Awareness and Campus Security" booklets are available in the SCE Office, Harkins 102. Additionally, "Sexual Assault: A Guide for Men and Women" booklets are also available in SCE.
For more information, please call the Security Office or the School of Continuing Education Office at 401-865-2487, or visit the Safety & Security site.
Please contact the SCE Office at 865-2487
if you have any questions, or
E-MAIL US AT sce@providence.edu