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Directions to the University of Puget Sound
and Norton Clapp Theatre

HOW TO GET HERE

Once you enter Tacoma, on I-5 (from the north or the south) take the Gig Harbor/ Bremerton (Highway 16) Exit (#132). From Highway 16, take the Union Avenue exit. Take a right at the light at the end of the exit ramp, and travel north about 2 miles until you begin to see the campus on your right (North 12th Street). Continue until you reach North 18th Street. Turn right onto 18th Street. At the end of the street, turn right into the campus. Proceed to the stop sign and turn right again, entering the parking circle in front of Jones Hall.

Jones Hall (Bldg. #17 on the campus map) is located at the top of the parking circle and is roughly opposite Wheelock Student Center, which is just southeast of the circle. The Theater Offices are on the first floor of Jones Hall (Jones 101). The Norton Clapp Theater is located on the second floor of Jones Hall (north end).

WHERE TO PARK

The circle is reserved for guest parking. If this area is full, you may park in General Parking (G) lots as indicated on the campus map and posted signage.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY

Handicap parking and building accessibility is illustrated on the campus map. Wheelchair access in Jones Hall is through the east door (facing the circle), basement level. The elevator is located on the north end of the building.

ALTERNATE ROUTES

  • Alternate Route from downtown Tacoma:
    Come up South 9th or 11th from downtown to Union Ave. Turn right onto Union and travel north (continue as directed above).

  • Alternate Route (advisable during afternoon rush hour during the week):
    take the Tacoma City Center Exit (I-705) from I-5. From I-705 take the Schuster Parkway exit and stay on Schuster along the water until the 30th Street exit. Turn left on 30th. Go up 30th to Union Ave. Turn left on Union. Go to North 18th and turn left again. (Follow above directions from here.)

Phone number to try if you are lost: 253-879-3311, campus security.