Visit the Advanced Workforce Center (AWC)
J.C. Penney Building | 5 Arnold B. Grobman Dr, St. Louis, MO 63121
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UMSL is located off I-70 at Exit 240 (Florissant Rd./University Blvd.), approximately 20 minutes from Downtown St. Louis.
The Advanced Workforce Center (AWC) is located on the North Campus inside the J.C. Penney Building, indicated by the ⭐ on the map below.

Driving Directions
Traveling EAST on I-70:
- Exit I-70 at Exit 240 (University Boulevard).
- Turn right and continue for approximately ½ mile through the traffic light.
- At the intersection of University Blvd. and Bellerive Dr., turn right.
- Continue to the first stop sign. The J.C. Penney Building will be on your left shortly after passing the Millennium Student Center.
Traveling WEST on I-70:
- Exit I-70 at Exit 240 (University Boulevard).
- Bear left at the split, then turn left at the base of the ramp.
- Continue approximately ½ mile through the traffic light to the intersection of University Blvd. and Bellerive Dr.
- Turn right, then continue to the first stop sign.
Traveling NORTH or SOUTH on I-170:
- Exit at Natural Bridge Rd. (Exit 6) and turn east.
- Continue ~1.5 miles and turn left onto North Campus. Follow signs to the J.C. Penney Building.
Traveling on I-270:
- From I-270, take I-170 South and follow the directions above.
- From I-64/Hwy 40, travel north on I-170 and follow the same directions.