Directions and Parking
Directions
From Highway 41
- Exit at Highway 21 (Exit 119). Follow 21 east (Oshkosh Ave.) past La Quinta Inn and Two Brothers Restaurant to High Ave. (first stoplight after crossing the Fox River).
- Turn right onto High Ave. Get into left lane and proceed 2 blocks.
- Turn left on New York Ave. Cross Algoma Blvd.
- Go another block, turn right onto Elmwood Ave. Parking lot 34 is on left side of street across from Polk Library. Purchase a parking permit from uwosh.aimsparking.com.
Do not park in a restricted space.
From Neenah via Highway 45
- Follow 76 to Algoma Blvd. and turn right (Hardee’s is on the corner).
- On Algoma, turn right (by Lincoln School) onto Elmwood Ave. Follow Elmwood to parking lot 34 (right side of street across from Polk Library). Purchase a parking permit from uwosh.aimsparking.com.
Do not park in a restricted space.
From Fond du Lac via County Road A
- Follow 45 north (Main St. in Oshkosh) to Algoma Blvd. (a one-way street to the left – Washington Avenue goes to the right).
- Turn left onto Algoma.
- On Algoma, turn right (by Lincoln School) onto Elmwood Ave. Follow Elmwood to parking lot 34 (right side of street across from Polk Library). Purchase a parking permit from uwosh.aimsparking.com.
Do not park in a restricted space.
From Neenah via County Road A
- County A becomes Bowen Street in Oshkosh. Follow Bowen to Murdock Ave. and turn right.
- Follow Murdock to Jackson St. and turn left.
- Follow Jackson to Algoma Blvd. and turn right (Hardee’s is on the corner).
- Follow 45 north (Main St. in Oshkosh) to Algoma Blvd. (a one-way street to the left – Washington Avenue goes to the right).
- Turn left onto Algoma.
- On Algoma, turn right (by Lincoln School) onto Elmwood Ave. Follow Elmwood to parking lot 34 (right side of street across from Polk Library). Purchase a parking permit from uwosh.aimsparking.com.
Do not park in a restricted space.
Parking
- Lot 34 is the closest to Polk Library, but you will need a parking permit.
- All-day parking is $5 and can be purchased at Parking Services in the lower level of Blackhawk Commons anytime after 7:45 am or online. Learn more about visitor parking permits.
- Street parking is available in the area, but beware of limitations of hours.
**Do not park in a restricted space.
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Both McKinley Street and Lincoln Street (from Elmwood Ave to Jackson St.) are closed for construction.
View parking maps on the UW Oshkosh Parking Services website.
Side Entrance – Door L10
- Enter left side of Polk Library, door L10 (which faces Reeve Union) as you view the building from Elmwood Ave.
- Take stairs down to glass doors, enter building and proceed straight ahead in the hallway where signs are posted for Testing Services.
Overnight Accommodations
Gruenhagen Conference Center
208 Osceola St | (920) 424-1106
TownePlace Suites
1365 N Westfield St | (920) 891-8500
Quality Inn
1495 W. South Park Ave | (920) 232-0300
Fairfield Inn
1800 S. Koehler St | (920) 233-8504
Best Western Waterfront Hotel
1 N Main Street | (920) 230-1900
Hawthorne Inn and Suites
3105 S. Washburn | (920) 303-1133
Hilton Garden Inn
1355 20th Ave | (920) 966-1300
Holiday Inn Express
2251 Westowne Ave | (920) 303-1300
LaQuinta
1950 Omro Rd | (920) 233-4190
Motel 6
1015 S. Washburn St | (920) 233-4300
Accessible Ramp/Elevator
- Use sidewalks to front door of Polk Library.
- Enter and immediately turn right in entry foyer. Elevator will be on your right.
- Go down to lower level.
- When you get off the elevator, turn to your right. It angles out into a long hallway until you see Testing Services signs (located on right side of the hall).
Testing Services
Polk Library, Lower Level - Room 3 for STN center, Room 6 for Business Testing
801 Elmwood Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
North Clow 2o1 for Accommodated Testing: 805 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901
Contact Us
Phone: (920) 424-1432
Email: oshtesting@uwosh.edu