Location and Driving Directions:
The School of Pharmacy is situated on the third floor of the H wing of the Magnuson Health Sciences Center in the University of Washington Medical Center.
School of Pharmacy
University of Washington
Magnuson Health Sciences Building
H Wing
Dean’s Office, H-364
Box 357631
Seattle, Washington 98195
Phone: (206) 543-2030
Fax: (206) 685-9297
Student and Academic Services
UW School of Pharmacy
1959 NE Pacific St.
Health Sciences Building, F-F61 and F-463
Box 357239
Seattle, WA 98195-7239
Directions from I-5
Exit I-5 at NE 45th Street (#169). Turn onto NE 45th Street (turn right if coming from the south, left if coming from the north), and continue east to 15th Avenue N.E. Travel south on 15th approximately 7 blocks, crossing the NE Pacific Street intersection. At the bottom of 15th turn left onto NE Boat Street. Travel a short distance on Boat Street to Columbia Road. Follow Columbia Road into the campus entrance (see slideshow below). Stop at the parking booth and request a parking permit for the S-1 parking lot. (Note: parking on campus currently costs $15.00 per day.)
After parking, enter the H-wing building, taking the stairs from the street to the courtyard and enter the glass doors on the right side.
The Pharmacy offices are located on the third floor. The Office of the Dean, the Development and Alumni Relations office, the School administrative offices, and the Department of Pharmacy offices are located on the third floor (H375). The Medicinal Chemistry offices are located on the first floor, and the Pharmaceutics offices are on the second floor.
If parking is not available in the S-1 lot, you may be directed to the West Parking Garage, which is on the corner of University Way NE, and NE Pacific Street (see slideshow below).
After parking, walk east along Pacific Avenue, under the overpass to the Rotunda Entrance. Enter the building, and stay to the left, going past the eating area and the cafeteria, continuing on to the elevators. The Medicinal Chemistry offices are located on the first floor, and the Pharmaceutics offices are on the second floor. The Office of the Dean, the Development and Alumni Relations office, the School administrative offices, and the Department of Pharmacy offices are located on the third floor.
Directions from the Eastside, via SR-520 freeway
Take the Montlake Boulevard exit and move into left hand lane but continue north on Montlake Blvd. and cross the drawbridge. Turn left onto NE Pacific Street at the first traffic light after the drawbridge. Continue west on NE Pacific St. to 15th Avenue NE. Turn left onto 15th Avenue. Proceed to parking services booth for directions and parking information. See above paragraphs for more information about parking.
By Bus
For Metro bus service to and from the University District, see UW Bus Routes
Finding Your Way in the H-wing:
When you enter the H-wing building from Columbia Road, take the stairs from the street to the courtyard. Enter the glass doors on the right side. The elevators will be right in front of you. To your right is the Medicinal Chemistry Department. If you take the elevator up, the Pharmaceutics Department is on the second floor. On the third floor, you will find the Department of Pharmacy, the Office of the Dean, and the Office of Advancement.
When you enter the building from Pacific Street, you will enter at the I-Court Rotunda cafeteria. Walk to the left of the central seating area, veer left past the vending machines, then enter the hallway. You will find the elevators at the left. Straight ahead of you is the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. If you take the elevator up, the Pharmaceutics Department is on the second floor. On the third floor, you will find the Department of Pharmacy, the Office of the Dean, and the Office of Advancement.
Parking:
When you arrive via Columbia Road into the campus entrance, stop at the parking kiosk and request a parking permit for the S-1 parking lot. If parking is not available in the S-1 lot, you may be directed to the West Parking Garage, which is on the corner of University Way NE, and NE Pacific Street. During business hours and for events, parking is $15. Credit and debit cards are accepted.