Checking in at the Danforth Campus

When you arrive at the Danforth Campus, please check in with us at the Sumers Welcome Center.

The Sumers Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on certain Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Please note: There are two buildings on our campus with the Sumers name, located on opposite ends of the campus. The Welcome Center is located on the east end of campus at 1 Wrighton Way, St. Louis, MO 63105; you can use this address for your GPS. The Sumers Recreation Center is located on the west end of campus, and while they would love to see you, your visit activities will begin in the Welcome Center.

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Visitor parking

If you are driving or renting a car, you will park in the East End Garage that is located directly under the Gary M. Sumers Welcome Center on 1 Wrighton Way. Follow the instructions to ensure your car is parked correctly. 

Parking instructions

  1. Park on P1 (Level 1), which is reserved for Admissions/Visitors.
  2. From the garage, use the elevator or stairs in the outdoor Welcome Court to go to the first floor to check in for your visit.

For more information, visit the Parking website.

Danforth Campus from St. Louis Lambert International Airport

For $4, you can take the MetroLink light rail system from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to the Danforth Campus.

  1. Board the train at either the Lambert Airport Main Station (Terminal 1) or the Lambert Airport East Station (Terminal 2).
  2. Exit the train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station.
  3. Cross the platform and wait for the next westbound Blue Line train. 
  4. Board that train and take it one stop to the Skinker Station. This station is at the intersection of Skinker Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway. 
  5. Exit the train and take the steps or elevator up one flight, then take the underground bridge across the tracks. 
  6. Walk up the ramp, then take the steps or ramp to ground level. 

Via taxi

A 24-hour taxi service is located directly across from baggage claim. Cab fare is $40 each way.

Taxi / ride-share drop-off / pick-up location

You can arrange to be dropped off at the south entrance to the Sumers Welcome Center at 1 Wrighton Way, St. Louis, MO 63105. You can use this address for your GPS.