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2012 Commencement

Map and Directions
President Philip Eaton addresses the graduates

Directions to Seattle Pacific University - 3307 Third Avenue W., Seattle

 

From I-5 (North or South)

  • Exit 169 - N. 50th Street (marked "Seattle Pacific University")
  • Turn west onto N. 50th Street and proceed to Fremont Avenue N.
  • Turn left onto Fremont Avenue N. and cross the Fremont Bridge
  • Turn right immediately after the bridge onto Florentia Street
  • Go one block and turn right onto Nickerson Street
  • Continue on Nickerson Street to Third Avenue W. and turn left
  • You are now on campus. Remain on Third Avenue W. for three blocks
  • Turn right onto W. Dravus Street and right again into the tiered parking lot

Directions to Key Arena - 305 Harrison Street, Seattle

 

Key Arena is located on the west side of Seattle Center.

 

From I-5 (North or South)

  • Take Mercer Street exit
  • Follow signs to Seattle Center

From 99-South (Aurora)

  • Take a slight right onto Broad Street
  • Turn right onto Denny Way
  • Turn right onto 1st Avenue
  • Key Arena will be on your right

From 99-North (Aurora)

  • Take Western Avenue exit
  • Take a right onto Broad Street
  • Take a left onto 1st Avenue
  • Continue across Denny Way
  • Key Arena will be on your right

 

Printable Directions

 

Taking the Bus from SPU - Route 13 (towards downtown)

 

The #13 Metro Transit bus departs SPU regularly from 3rd Avenue W. & W. Cremona Street. The closest stop to Key Arena is on Queen Anne Avenue N. at Harrison Street. Walk one block east on Harrison Street to Key Arena.

 

Parking

Parking is available in several parking garages in close proximity to Key Arena. Fees vary by location. Cash only.

 

Key Arena Parking Lot Map

 

1st Avenue North Garage: between John and Thomas Street (located 1/2 block south of Key Arena; closest walk of the three garage options)

 

Mercer Garage: Third Avenue North & Roy Street (located two blocks northeast of Key Arena)

 

5th Avenue North Garage: Fifth Avenue North & Republican Street (located 2-3 blocks east of Key Arena, across Seattle Center, next to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

 

 

Commencement FAQ

If you have additional questions, check out the Commencement FAQ. If you don't find your answer there, call 206-281-2125 or email graduationinfo@spu.edu.