University of Washington Tacoma

1900 Commerce Street Campus Box 358400, Tacoma, WA, USA, 98402-3100
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About us

The University of Washington Tacoma offers an excellent location for your next workshop, conference or meeting. Our urban campus and its user-friendly facilities are located just 25 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The campus is right off Interstate 5 in the heart of a vibrant metropolitan city close to museums, theaters, hotels and dining.

Venue Details

Total meeting space15,518 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity700
Seating capacity460
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeEducational facility

Amenities

Facilities

  • Furniture
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Loading dock
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite kitchen

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
15,518 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
70
Second largest room
4,245 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
700
Seating capacity
460
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
4,245 sq. ft.
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460
-
300
460
174
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2,859 sq. ft.
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240
-
170
240
126
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1,386 sq. ft.
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80
-
80
80
54
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686 sq. ft.
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50
-
40
50
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612 sq. ft.
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30
-
30
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1 sq. ft.
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49
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40
24
-
1 sq. ft.
-
160
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160
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6,000 sq. ft.
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373
50
297
373
72
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64
1 sq. ft.
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182
24
126
182
36
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36

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 25.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Washington State History Museum

Museum
5 mins
Founded in 1891 and now into its second century of service, the Washington State Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and vividly presenting Washington’s rich and storied history. The Historical Society offers a variety of services to researchers, historians, scholars, and lifelong learners, as well as operating the State History Research Center and the Washington State History Museum. The Historical Society is governed by a Board of Trustees, which includes seven public officials (the Governor, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction and four State Legislators) who serve ex officio. Trustees (excepting statewide elected officials) are limited to three three-year terms; the officers (President, Vice Presidents for western and eastern Washington and the Treasurer) are limited to two three-year terms. The director is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the board and functions as the corporate secretary.
1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA, US 98402
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Tacoma Art Museum

Museum
5 mins
Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) is an anchor in the city’s downtown area and a gathering place for connecting people through art via thoughtful exhibitions, exciting events, and enriching programs. The museum’s collection of more than 5,000 works emphasizes the art and artists of the Northwest and broader western region. Named by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Great Places to See Art in Smaller Cities,” the museum has developed a national reputation for presenting art in a thought-provoking yet accessible manner, with a strong commitment to Northwest art through its acquisition and exhibition programs. In addition to dynamic exhibitions, nationally touring shows, and historical retrospectives, TAM serves the diverse communities of the region through innovative programming and learning opportunities for all ages, including free community events.
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA, US 98402
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Museum of Glass

Museum
5 mins
1801 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA, US 98402
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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated University of Washington Tacoma's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does University of Washington Tacoma have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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