Getting Here

Q. Where can I find driving directions to the Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, where the Hooding Ceremony will be held?
A. Go to the Mapquest website and submit your starting address and 3870 Montlake Boulevard NE, Seattle, WA 98195 to have Mapquest calculate your driving directions to the arena.

Q. Once I'm on the University of Washington's Seattle campus, where should I go?
A. The Hooding Ceremony will be held in the Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, which is located on the east side of Montlake Boulevard (3870 Montlake Boulevard NE). You can view a complete map of campus here , and a close-up of the arena and its immediate surroundings .

Q. What if I want to take the bus to commencement instead of driving?
A. Buses will be running on their usual schedules on Commencement Day. You may select an appropriate route by visiting King County Metro's website for bus maps and timetables, or call Metro Rider Information at (206) 553-3000 for customized route information. Information is also available from Community Transit (Snohomish County), Sound Transit Regional Express Buses , and Pierce County Transit . You may also use the Metro Trip Planner . The Trip Planner will let you plan your trip on-line by entering where your trip begins, ends and the day and time you need to be at your destination.

Q. How many guest tickets are students allowed?
A. There are no entry tickets for the 2009 Hooding Ceremony.

Q. Where do I park? Do I need a permit?
A. Graduating students have the opportunity to order parking permits in advance for the Hooding Ceremony. These will be issued as general passes that can be used for lots E-11 and E-12 which are adjacent to the football stadium and accessed from Montlake Boulevard. Speak with your graduating student to obtain these. Please allow ample time to arrive at the Arena on time. If you do not purchase a parking permit prior to June 4th and wish to park in lots E-11 or E-12 , parking permits will cost $11 at the parking booth. This will most assuredly create lines and delays and is to be avoided.

Q. Where is disability parking located?
Parking lot E-17 is reserved for disabled guests, particularly those using wheelchairs; handicap decals should be displayed. Lot E-17 is adjacent to the southeast entrance of Hec Edmundson Pavilion, near the Husky dog statue. The attendant in the entrance booth will direct drivers to this area. Ushers in the Hec Edmundson Pavilion will indicate the areas reserved for guests in wheelchairs.

Q. How long does the ceremony last?
Last year's Physician's Oath & Hooding Ceremony lasted just under 2 hours.