UW Tower

The UW Tower is at the center of the U-District on the corner of NE 45th Street & Brooklyn Ave NE, next to the U District Station. The Tower is the tallest building north of Downtown Seattle and houses more than 2,000+ University employees and 65 different departments. The UW Tower offers reservations spaces and conference rooms that can be used for a variety of events such as parties, symposiums, ceremonies, and more.

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Reservations

Resource Scheduler is our primary reservation system for UW Tower tenants and UW affiliates. Rates

For more information on creating reservations & to learn about the next steps click below.

Reservation information

Photos of our conference rooms and spaces available for reservation located on our 22nd floor and Mezzanine 4th floor (M/4)!

T-22 conference rooms Mezzanine spaces

Maintenance & work orders

Maintenance & work order requests can be submitted to the FS-WORKS application, but depending on your maintenance request check with your floor coordinator for approval.

Create an FS-WORKS request

Building access

Building access: All guests, visitors and vendors must be on the day’s security list and present valid picture ID to sign in at the main lobby security desk.

UW employees and others assigned to work in the Tower, must have their access authorized by the access approver for their floor. Click below for more information on requesting building access and to find the Building Access Form:

Building access information

Services & more

Services & more: This is where you can find all the services the UW Tower provides. Can’t find what you are looking for? Reach out to uwtower@uw.edu.

Services & More

Accessibility

The UW Tower is wheelchair-accessible via the lobby entrance, located on the North Plaza near the corner of NE 45th Street & Brooklyn Ave NE and via the Skybridge, located on the third level of the (W46) garage elevator which will lead you into the C-2 area of the building Disability parking is also available in the W46 garage. Parking garages are managed by UW Transportation Services.

If you need access into the Auditorium, the accessible entrance is via the ADA door in front of UW Press where you will need to be escorted by Tower staff.

Accessible restrooms are located in the following locations:

T-22, T-17, T-14, T-7. T-1
O-4 near UW Press & the Auditorium
C-2 north, C-2 south (Lobby Level)
C-01 South near the Emergency Operations Center
O-01
S-LL locker room

Getting here

Transit and shuttles

The U District is one of the biggest transit hubs in the region. In addition to the new light rail station that opened in fall 2021, dozens of bus routes stop frequently within a block or two of the Tower on NE 45th St, University Way (the Ave), 15th Ave NE, Roosevelt Way NE, and 11th and 12th Aves. NE. Bus schedules and maps are located on the far northeast corner wall of the cafeteria on C-4. For more information and a list of popular routes, go to UW Transportation Services.

UW’s Dial-A-Ride and NightRide shuttles stop in front of the Tower. The Health Sciences Express and Fred Hutch/SLU shuttles stop at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt, which is two blocks southwest of the Tower at 4245 Roosevelt Way NE.

Walking and biking

The UW Tower is about a seven-minute walk from Red Square. The main entrance is best approached on foot from the corner of NE 45th St. and Brooklyn Ave NE.

Bike racks are available outside the main Tower lobby and inside the Tower garage. Secure bike storage is also available on an annual paid basis inside the Tower garage. More information on bike parking options (free and paid) and best practices for security is available through UW Transportation Services.

Review the state-wide rules regarding the use of electric scooters/bikes inside buildings (WAC 478-116-119).

Driving

These directions are to the Tower garage entrance on 12th Ave NE. If you are dropping someone off, you will want to go to the main entrance of the Tower on the corner of NE 45th St. and Brooklyn Ave NE.

From I-5 South:

Take exit 169 toward NE 45th St
Merge onto 7th Ave NE
Turn right at NE 45th St
Turn right at 12th Ave NE

From I-5 North

Take exit 169 toward NE 45th St
Merge onto 5th Ave NE
Turn left at NE 45th St
Turn right at 12th Ave NE

Parking is available in the UW Tower garage for both visitors and building occupants. A skybridge connects the garage to the second floor of UW Tower C.

All vehicles must have a valid UW parking permit. Visitors may pay for parking at a machine in the garage or, if need be, at a campus gatehouse. Rate information and permit options for students and employees are available at UW Transportation Services. Vehicles without valid permits are subject to citation.

Building maps

UW Tower entrances

UW Tower floor 4

UW Tower floor T-22

UW Tower garages

UW Tower lower levels

Tower staff contacts

UW Tower Operations is available weekdays from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and can be reached at uwtower@uw.edu or 206-685-5648.

UW Tower Security is available during 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday thru Friday at 206-685-5555 or email them at secdesk@uw.edu.

The Tower Mail & Copy Center is available weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at towerdp@uw.edu or 206-543-9591.

Tower staff

Name and Position	Email	Phone
Kat Turcotte, Facility Manager	kturcott@uw.edu	206-685-0345
Bart Hermes, Maintenance Supervisor	bhermes@uw.edu	206-685-5875
Nate Cienfuegos, Program Coordinator	nc1224@uw.edu	206-685-3046 204-685-5648
Adam Hayes, Media Maintenance Technician	ahayes1@uw.edu	206-685-1847
Travis LaMance, Mailing Services	lamance@uw.edu	206-543-9591
Michael Sletten, Security Services Manager	slettm@uw.edu	206-255-5970
Rick Libsack, Parking Maintenance Manager	rickl512@uw.edu	206-543-1958
Yirgalem Tesfaldet, Custodial Manager	tesfalde@uw.edu	206-543-1458 (cell)