WiSE Conference: Getting Here

The 2012 WiSE Conference will be held on the University of Washington Seattle campus, in Mary Gates Hall.

Metro Bus Service to the University of Washington

More than 50 Metro and Community Transit bus routes serve the University District. See the UW Bus Routes page for help finding a bus to campus.

Driving and Parking Directions

From I-5 and SR-520

From I-5 north or southbound, take SR-520 east (exit 168B).
From SR-520 east or westbound, take the Montlake Blvd NE exit.
Turn north onto Montlake Blvd and continue north [toward Husky Stadium].
Stay to the right as you cross Montlake Bridge, continue north on Montlake Blvd past Husky Stadium. (DO NOT take the NE Pacific St. fork to the left.)
Once past Husky Stadium, move to the far left lane.
After the third pedestrian underpass, you will notice a fork in the road and a traffic light. At the light, take the left fork onto 25th Ave NE.
At the next traffic light, (before the sky ramp up NE 45th) turn left onto Pend Orielle Road and proceed up the hill.
Stop at the gatehouse (Gate #3) for directions and to purchase a parking permit.

Depending on availability, you will be asked to park in one of several lots. Ask the parking attendant for a campus map and directions from your parking area.

If you pay the daytime rate (6 a.m. - 4 p.m.) for your parking permit but stay less than 4 hours, stop at the gate as you leave for a partial refund.

Guests with Disabilities

Upon entering campus at any gatehouse, let the attendant know if you are mobility impaired. Visitors will be assigned parking in a "disabled" area.

Parking permits for disabled and wheelchair areas cost the same as for other UW parking areas. Vehicles parked illegally are subject to citation or towing.

If you need other special arrangements, please contact the WiSE staff at wise@engr.washington.edu or 206-543-1770.