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Jefferson - Center City Campus

Admissions Visit Center

Edison Building

130 S. 9th Street
Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Admissions Visits

Jefferson - Center City Campus

1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

The University’s 13-acre Center City Philadelphia location shares its campus with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience – making it ideal for students pursuing careers in health and science. The photos below provide a glimpse into our Center City Campus.

Center City Campus - Video Tour

Located in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University’s Center City campus provides the highest quality education and research facilities, along with a wellness center and other services to promote student wellbeing.

University Admissions Visitor Information

  • The Admissions Visit Center is located on the first floor of the Edison Building at 130 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia.
  • The Visit Center is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration for a scheduled visit time is encouraged.
  • Our self-guided tour experience is available outside of regular office hours.
  • Street and surface lot parking is conveniently located outside of the Edison Building. Admissions does not validate parking at this time.
  • To ensure the safety of our students, staff and other guests, visitors may be required to wear "Admissions Visitor" badges, which will be provided upon check-in, to access campus buildings.

Center City Campus Maps & Resources

View Interactive Maps
Printable Map & Building Locations (PDF)

Getting To Campus Via Public Transportation

The Center City campus is bound by 8th and 11th Streets and Chestnut and Locust Streets. Public transportation via SEPTA, PATCO and NJ Transit is easily accessible from this location.

When You Arrive On Campus

There are a number of parking lots and garages in the area. Please see suggested parking locations below:

10th & Chestnut Streets Garage (Self and Valet Park)

  • 10th & Chestnut Streets
  • Open: 7 days, 24 hours

Philadelphia Parking Authority Garage (Self Park)

  • 10th & Ludlow Streets
  • Open: 7 days, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM

Walnut Towers Garage (Self Park)

  • 9th Street between Walnut & Locust Streets
  • Open: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM

Parkway Garage (Self Park)

  • 12th & Walnut Streets
  • Open: 7 days, 24 hours

Hamilton Garage (Self Park)

  • 11th Street between Locust and Walnut Streets on the right-hand side.
  • Open: 7 days, 24 hours