Residency Preparation

Refer to the Port of Seattle site to stay in the loop regarding any travel issues.

Upon driving to campus, street parking is available, as well as hourly or pay-by-the-day nearby lots. Our address is 2501 Elliott Ave, Seattle WA 98121.

• Dress Code: it’s all about the layers, bring a warm coat for winter! Be casual and comfortable. Consider appropriate footwear for the season and plans for downtown walking.
• Student ID Badge: if you have a badge, it’s important to bring your existing ID badge to campus. A fee will be assessed for replacement badges.
• Optional: laptop and textbooks. If you have questions about this, please contact your course professor or assistant instructor.

• The Edgewater Hotel: 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Located directly across from The Seattle School.
• Ace Hotel: 2423 1st Ave, Seattle. Located very close to campus.
• Belltown Inn: 2301 3rd Ave, Seattle. Also near campus.
• Hyatt House: 201 5th Ave N, Seattle. Located near Seattle Center, 6 blocks from campus.
• Homewood Suites: 206 Western Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119. Hot breakfast included!

Hotel Discount Rates for Seattle School students are available on a separate document.

If you have a partner or spouse, we would love to get in touch with them. If they will be in the Seattle area during this residency, they will have the option of having their own ID created which will give them access to the Commons, library, and other campus facilities. We will also be having onsite and online gatherings specifically for partners/spouses to be able to connect with other partners/spouses both during the residency and throughout the term.

Please send Ligaya the email address that we can use to be in touch with them.

The Office of Students & Alumni will partner with our underrepresented student group leaders to offer lunch or dinner outings during this residency. We’re aware that all of us have intersecting identities, and you may find yourself identifying with more than one group. That’s why we try to schedule these gatherings at different times to support your participation in multiple groups if desired. More information can be found on the Optional Events & Forms page.

Here’s a list of the groups and their student leaders:

• LGBTIQA+ Students
• Students of Color
• Queer & BIPOC Students
• Access (for students with disabilities, neurodiversity, and chronic pain)
• Fringe (for students who are on the fringes of faith or exploring their spirituality)
• Sage (for students in the second half of life/ returning to school after significant time)

Because the residency meets at the end of the first week of the term, some of your classes will not meet the week of the residency. Specific course start dates can be found in Populi on individual course pages. If you have questions about this, please contact your course professor or assistant instructor.

Breakfast and snacks will be provided, as well as some meals (optional reception on Wednesday evening and hosted dinner on Friday). If you have any food allergies/sensitivities, please let us know by submitting the Food Prep Form located on the Optional Events & Forms page.

We also recommend checking out our Belltown Dining Guide which contains a list of local restaurants.

If you need assistance with storing luggage as you arrive in Seattle before your lodging check-in, OR before departure on Saturday afternoon, we can provide accommodations! Contact Ligaya for further details.

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