Samuel Merritt University’s Oakland campus is in downtown Oakland, at 525 12th Street. The campus is accessible by public transit, car or rideshare, and visitors should check in at reception when they arrive. From Bay Bridge Inn Oakland, the campus is about a 24-minute walk; the inn is a 2-star hotel in Oakland.
- Address: 525 12th Street, Oakland, California 94607.
- Campus entrance: 12th Street; check in at reception.
- Typical campus hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Tours: Offered throughout the year; reserve at least two weeks ahead.
Where is Samuel Merritt University in Oakland?
Samuel Merritt University’s Oakland campus is at 525 12th Street in downtown Oakland. Its entrance is on 12th Street, and the university describes the campus as accessible by transit, car or rideshare.
The 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART station is a short distance from campus. For other transit options, the university directs visitors to 511.org.
How do you get to campus from MacArthur station?
MacArthur station is served by BART and several connecting transport services, but the university directs visitors to 511.org for transit options to campus. Check the route for your travel time and connections before setting out.
BART gives MacArthur Station’s address as 555 40th Street, Oakland. Its lines serve Antioch–SFIA/Millbrae, Richmond–Berryessa/North San Jose, and Richmond–Millbrae/SFIA. AC Transit, Emery Go-Round and the Kaiser Shuttle also serve the station. For station details, the MacArthur Station guide covers how to use this Oakland BART stop.
What should visitors check before arriving?
Campus visitors should check in at the reception desk after entering from 12th Street. The university gives campus hours as Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours and parking details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Samuel Merritt University offers campus tours throughout the year, led by admission staff or student ambassadors, and recommends reserving at least two weeks in advance.
Depending on the tour and campus, visitors may see classrooms, laboratories and simulation spaces, meet students and admission staff, or observe learning activities when available. Contact the university’s Disability Resource Center before the scheduled tour if you need accommodations.
The university advises allowing extra time for parking. The Trans Pacific Centre Garage at 1000 Broadway is closed on weekends and offers a $12 discounted daily rate with an SMU-provided chaser ticket from the front reception desk. City Center West Garage, at 1250 Martin Luther King Jr.
Way, has a $20 discounted daily rate for entry before 9:30 a.m. and an $8 hourly rate. The Oakland Convention Center/Marriott Hotel Garage at 550 11th Street offers a $12 discounted daily rate with validation from the university front reception desk.
Metered street parking is available on 11th and 12th Streets. The university says most meters cost $3 per hour, while downtown Oakland meters range from $1 to $4 per hour. Meters take coins and cards, and most can be paid through ParkMobile.
The campus page also links to an all-gender restroom map and says single-occupancy all-gender restrooms are available on every floor of the Oakland campus.
What else can you visit around campus?
Oakland’s downtown itinerary can include the Paramount Theater, the African American Museum and Library at Oakland, and the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts. The one-day Oakland itinerary brings city stops together into a practical route.
FAQs
What is the address of Samuel Merritt University’s Oakland campus?
The campus is at 525 12th Street, Oakland, California 94607. The entrance is on 12th Street.
Do visitors need to check in?
Yes. Visitors are instructed to check in at the reception desk when they arrive.
Can you take a campus tour?
Yes. Tours are offered throughout the year, and the university recommends reserving at least two weeks ahead.
Are all-gender restrooms available on campus?
Yes. The university says single-occupancy all-gender restrooms are available on all floors of the Oakland campus.