Event Directions and Parking

Many of our larger events are held in the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering and the Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering, located across from one another on E Stevens Way NE, the main UW campus loop road.

Screenshot from the UW's interactive map with the two CSE academic buildings highlighted and shown in relation to Drumheller Fountain, the Hec Ed Pavilion, and Husky Stadium. — Screenshot from the Interactive UW Seattle campus map with the two CSE academic buildings highlighted and shown in relation to Drumheller Fountain, the Hec Ed Pavilion, and Husky Stadium.

Getting to the UW Seattle campus

Interactive UW Seattle campus map
Driving Directions to CSE buildings
Public Transportation Directions – It’s easy to reach campus by taking Sound Transit light rail to the University of Washington stop (near Husky Stadium), or by bus.
Biking Directions – The Burke-Gilman Trail runs right through the UW on the east and south sides of campus, providing several access points to the campus.
EV charging stations on campus

Accessible parking nearby

UW Transportation’s parking information

Parking description Details: UW Parking \| UW Accessible Parking	Map to parking	Walking map to Gates Building
Permit holder and visitor parking available. Accessible stalls available with a disability parking placard, tag, or plate. Pay station or pay by phone. EV charging. 4-minute walk.	Parking lot N22	N22 to Gates Bldg walking map
General paid parking, covered and uncovered in a multi-level open air structure on Levels N20-N21. Pay station or pay by phone. 9-minute walk.	Padelford Parking Garage	Padelford to Gates Bldg walking map (Many exits; directions will vary)
General paid parking on levels C02, C03 and C04 in the multi-level garage. Accessible stalls, motorcycle stalls, Zipcar vehicles, EV charging, Central Plaza. Gatehouse permits available weekdays 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. or pay by phone. 8-minute walk.	Central Plaza Garage	Central Plaza to Gates Bldg walking map
Close, but small lot with 3 accessible parking spots, on a first come-first serve basis. UW parking rates apply. 2-minute walk.	C14 lot	C14 lot to Gates Bldg walking map
Close, but small lot with 3 accessible parking spots, on a first come-first serve basis. UW parking rates apply. 2-minute walk.	C15 lot	C15 lot to Gates Bldg walking map

Parking options with maps: Column one describes the parking option; column two has links to parking locations; column three has walking maps from parking to the Gates Building.

Accessible pathways and doors

The UW’s interactive maps shows accessible pathways and assisted doorways on campus: