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Parking and Maps

Click here for access to the official UW Campus Map.

Driving North:
Heading north on Interstate 5, take the NE 45th Street exit. Turn right onto NE 45th Street and continue east to 15th Avenue NE. The UW campus begins at the corner of NE 45th Street and 15th Avenue NE.

Driving South:
Heading south on Interstate 5, take the NE 45th Street exit. Turn left onto NE 45th Street and continue east to 15th Avenue NE. The UW campus begins at the corner of NE 45th Street and 15th Avenue NE.

Central Plaza Parking Garage
To park in the Central Plaza Parking Garage, take a right onto 15th Avenue NE. Continue south on 15th Avenue NE until you reach NE 41st Street. The parking garage entrance will be on your left. Stop at Gate 1, pay attendant and park where directed. Once you have parked in the garage, find the corridor labeled "Kane Hall" (northeast corner of the garage) and take the elevator to the appropriate floor (1st floor for Rooms 110, 120, 130, 2nd floor for Rooms 210, 220, Walker-Ames).

Please note that prorated refunds are only available with cash payments. Depending on other events taking place on campus, a special event parking rate may be in effect when you arrive. For complete details on parking at the University of Washington, please visit the Commuter Services website.

Alternative to the Central Plaza Parking Garage
To enter through the north entrance of campus keep heading east on NE 45th Street to 17th Avenue NE and turn right. Stop at Gate 2, pay attendant and park where directed.

There's also on-street parking where available. Contact Metro for the correct bus schedule.