2023 UnConference Resources and Local Guide

Drivers should use the south end of Parking Lot 19G as a drop off destination.  (GPS coordinates and Google maps link: 48.732392, -122.487142)

Parking on campus is FREE due to WWU Fall Family Weekend.  You may find close-proximity and accessible parking for the UnConference in lot 19G, which is directly across from the UnConference Academic West building.  Signs will be posted on West College Way, Wade King service road, Highland Drive, and 21st Street to direct vehicles.

Parking map for the UnConference. Click to open a larger version of the map, or download a PDF of the map here.

Driving Directions

Hotel recommendations:

If you are flying in via SeaTac (SEA), one option is the Four Points Sheraton (www.fourpointsbellingham.com), which has a WWU discount rate and Airporter Shuttle service to and from SeaTac airport (www.airporter.com/shuttle). This hotel is adjacent to a Fred Meyer market and pharmacy, across the street from a Whole Foods Market, and next to a bus line, stop ID 3294 (20 minute bus ride to campus is served every 30 minutes via route 197 Lincoln/WWU or 190 Downtown).

Note that if you are flying in via Bellingham (BLI), the hotel at the airport, Holiday Inn & Suites, does not offer area transportation or shuttle service.

Full list of lodging recommendations:

For a full table of accommodations near WWU categorized by price range, with phone numbers, distance from campus, and whether a WWU discount is offered, visit the Admissions website.

Click on the thumbnails below to open tentative floor maps for the 2022 UnConference.  We expect our room plan for the 2023 UnConference to be similar. Click here to open floor-by-floor maps of AW as a downloadable pdf instead.

AW ground floor (check-in and information desk)

AW top floor (All sessions, all meals)

Guest Wireless Access Networks

Use the open wireless network WWUwireless-Guest to access web if you are a non-student.

Use the secured wireless network eduroam if you are a University students from another institution.  Your university .edu login credentials will allow you to access this network.

Learn more at http://atus.wwu.edu and click on the icon for Wireless & Networking.   The direct link is here: https://atus.wwu.edu/kb/connecting-westerns-wireless-network

You are also invited to check out the many local shops and restaurants downtown.  In particular, there are many places to explore along Railroad avenue, the street directly next to the bus station.  Find more information on bus schedules throughout Bellingham here.  Railroad Avenue has free angle-in street parking after 6pm on Saturday, and all day Sunday.

What is also happening at WWU this weekend?

This weekend is also Fall Family Weekend at WWU. During the day, there will be tours and exhibits throughout campus.
For more information, visit nssfo.wwu.edu/fall-family-weekend

Places to check out: Saturday Farmer’s Market (downtown)

The Bellingham Farmer’s Market  (www.bellinghamfarmers.org/) at Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Avenue, is an open-air community market with over a hundred vendors selling fresh food, produce, handmade goods, and more.  Hours are 10 am – 3 pm.  Some vendor stations may be in non-covered locations.

Places to check out: Ruckus room (downtown)

The Ruckus Room is on Railroad Avenue, just across the street from the Downtown Bellingham bus station.  The location has snacks and concessions, and classic arcade games, skee-ball, pinball, and prizes.

Ruckus Room: www.ruckusbham.com

Bellingham-area resources for accessibility needs

Below are some local resources that UnConference attendees can use if their service animals need care, their assistive technology needs repair or maintenance, or they need to connect with someone local for any other reason.

• Bellevue Healthcare Whatcom County: www.bellevuehealthcare.com
• Numotion wheelchair and mobility equipment and repairs: www.numotion.com
• Hearing, Speech, & Deafness Center: www.hsdc.org
• MudBay animal supplies: www.mudbay.com