We look forward to meeting you and your family at Portsmouth Abbey School for an interview and tour of campus. The Admissions team is eager to welcome you to campus because it will help you to know us as well as we would like to know you!
Our School is located about 30 minutes from Providence and just over an hour from Boston. We hope the following information will help you plan a relaxing trip and visit. We invite you to also read about our Travel Recommendations.
What To Expect
A typical visit begins with a tour of the campus provided by a student tour guide. The tour is followed by an interview with a member of the Admissions Office and a chance to ask any questions your family may have about how Portsmouth Abbey fits into your school search. Your visit will take approximately one-and-one-half to two hours.
If you have a particular area of interest that you would like to explore while on campus, please call our office to discuss special arrangements prior to your visit.
Visits are only scheduled while classes are in session to afford families the opportunity to see the School in action and to interact with our community. Classes are in session from 8:15 a.m. through 2:50 p.m. On Wednesdays, classes end at 12:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 11:55 a.m. Please call us at 401-683-2005 to notify our office if you are anticipating a late arrival or if you need to re-schedule.
Your Hosts:
Meghan Fonts, Director of Admissions
Steven Pietraszek '96, Associate Director of Admissions & Director of Financial Aid Geri Zilian, Senior Admissions Officer
Nicholas Antol, Assistant Director of Admissions
Wallace Gundy, Assistant Director of Admissions
Ann Motta, Admissions Coordinator
Directions to the School
By Air
TF Green Airport - Providence (PVD)
Warwick, Rhode Island
Distance from Portsmouth Abbey: 35 miles, 45 minutes.
Logan International Airport - Boston (BOS)
Boston, Massachusetts
Distance from Portsmouth Abbey: 67 miles, 1 hour and 25 minutes.
By Bus
Hourly buses to Portsmouth (Newport bus) from Providence Bus Terminal. Buses to Providence and Newport from Boston, New York, Logan Airport, and T.F. Green Airport.
By Rail
Providence Station Providence, Rhode Island
Distance from Portsmouth Abbey: 30 miles, 35 minutes.
South Kingston Station South Kingston, Rhode Island Distance from Portsmouth Abbey: 26 miles, 35 minutes.
By Car
From New York City:
1. Take Interstate 95 North through Connecticut to Rhode Island.
2. Rhode Island, Exit 3 to Route 138 East.
3. Follow signs to Jamestown and Newport (Pell) Bridge ($2 toll).
4. Bear left at end of Newport Bridge to Admiral Kalbfus Road.
5. At end of exit ramp turn left at traffic light.
6. Turn left at second traffic light, the intersection of Route 114.
7. Travel approximately 9 miles north on Route 114.
8. Immediately after a green highway sign on right hand side of the road which reads "Portsmouth Abbey and School" turn left at traffic light onto Cory's Lane.
9. One-half mile down the lane on the right is the entrance to the School. Look and follow Admissions Office signage. Parking is available in front of the Admissions Office.
From Boston:
1. From any point in the Greater Boston area, take Route 128 to Route 24 South, heading toward Fall River and Newport.
2. Take Route 195 West for one half mile, then rejoin Route 24 South toward Newport.
3. Remain on Route 24 South until it merges with Route 114.
4. At the first traffic light after the merge, look for the green highway sign that reads "Portsmouth Abbey and School."
5. Turn right onto Cory's Lane at traffic light.
6. One-half mile down the lane on the right is the entrance to the School. Look and follow Admissions Office signage. Parking is available in front of the Admissions Office.
Have A Safe Trip!
