Seattle University is offering complimentary parking for Commencement weekend, beginning Thursday 6/6/24 at 4pm to Sunday 6/9/24 at 11:59pm. Please note, University Parking regulations remain in effect, parking fees will be charged prior to and after those times.
A free shuttle service to and from Climate Pledge Arena is available at the University Seal on 11th Avenue and E. Marion Street.
Complimentary campus parking is available at the Broadway Garage, Murphy Garage, and Visitors Lot. Please reserve the Visitor Lot for those with limited mobility.
Undergraduate Ceremony
Return To Seattle University: Shuttles will depart Climate Pledge Arena every 30-minutes from 2:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. to return back to campus.
Graduate Ceremony
To Climate Pledge Arena: Graduates should arrive at the Seattle University Visitor Lot to board shuttles between 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Additional shuttles will run until 4:15 p.m. for families and guests.
Return To Seattle University: Shuttles will depart Climate Pledge Arena every 30-minutes from 7:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. to return back to campus.
To ensure a smooth experience, plan to arrive early to park, walk, and enter the arena before the ceremony commences. Seattle University staff will be on the Seattle Center and Climate Pledge Arena campus to assist you with making your way to the venue and answering any questions.
Multiple transportation options are offered for the convenience of attendees. Graduates are encouraged to carpool, take public transportation, rideshare, or catch the shuttle from Seattle University campus to Climate Pledge Arena.
Graduates attending the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony are required to check in between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Graduates attending the Graduate Commencement ceremony are required to check in between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
For quick and convenient drop-off, the designated drop-off area is on 1st Ave N between Lenny Wilkens Way and John St, adjacent to the Loading Dock.
Upon dropping off graduates, drivers will continue north on 1st Ave N, turn right onto Mercer St, and proceed to the parking areas.
Parking options are available at several locations surrounding the arena: Graduates and guests are advised to utilize the Mercer Street Garage, Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, or 5th Ave N Garage.
Please follow parking instructions at each location for payment procedures.
Accessible parking for individuals with disabilities (ADA) is provided in the Climate Pledge Arena Garage, located on Lenny Wilkens Way. Traffic control will be in effect and you will need to stop at a checkpoint along 2nd Avenue N before proceeding to this garage.
