Venue and Parking Information
Graduates and guests have several transportation and parking options to get to Alaska Arena on June 20.
Park for Free and Ride Light Rail
Free parking is available at Seattle Central College and North Seattle College for graduates and guests. We encourage graduates and guests to use convenient Sound Transit Link Light Rail transportation (UW Station) and close walking access to the Alaska Arena.
- Seattle Central College Parking at Harvard Garage (1609 Harvard Ave)
- Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Mention you are attending Seattle Colleges Commencement to the parking booth attendant upon entry to the garage.
- Walk to the Link Light Rail at Capitol Hill bound for Lynwood City Center. Ride for one stop to University of Washington Station.
- North Seattle College Parking (9600 College Way N)
- Free parking is available in the North Lot (directly adjacent to the John Lewis Memorial Bridge)
- Walk over the bridge to the Link light rail at Northgate Station bound for Angle Lake. Ride three stops to University of Washington Station.
- (You may also consider Northgate Station's park-and-ride garages owned by Sound Transit as additional options).
Park Near Alaska Arena
Lot E-18 is a self-serve lot and parking is paid through the PayByPhone app from the Google Play Store, the iOS App Store or the Windows Store. The PaybyPhone location number for Lot E-18 is 123182.
- Golf Cart Shuttle
- A golf cart shuttle to Alaska Arena will be available at the tent in the Southeast corner of Lot E-18 for those that would like assistance.
- Accessible Parking
- ADA and mobility-limited parking may be purchased in advance through the Husky Ticket Office at tickets@uw.edu or (206) 543-2200. A valid state-issued disability parking placard or identification (ID) card is required for purchase.
The Alaska Arena website has additional information about transportation and parking at or near Alaska Arena.
Facilities
- Alaska Airlines Arena requires everyone to go through security and metal detectors before entering the arena.
- Please read the clear bag policy for a full list of prohibited items. *Please note that balloons will not be permitted in the building. If you choose to bring balloons there will be a place to leave them and pick them up directly outside the building.
- Refreshments will be available for purchase at arena concession stands.
- Gender-neutral restrooms are available.
- The quiet lounge is located in room 145. Ask an attendant or usher for assistance.
Accessibility
- Ceremony
- Captions will be displayed on screen.
- ASL interpreters will be displayed on the screens.
- Service animals are welcome at Alaska Airlines Arena.
- All restrooms are ADA accessible.
- If requested, a student with a disability can be accompanied by a companion.
If you or your guests require other disability-related accommodations, contact your campus Disability Support Services office.