Utilize this page to review our guidelines and policies for using the IEB and help to maintain our building in excellent condition.
Emergencies
- During business hours: notify IEB staff as soon as it is safe to do so.
- After business hours: email iebevents@uw.edu and iebinfo@uw.edu with a report.
Follow all posted evacuation routes and signage in case of fire/emergency.
- During business hours: follow directions from evacuation wardens.
- After business hours: follow signs and call 911.
In case of an emergency, such as an active invader and/or chemical spill, the use of the lockdown buttons in the room you are in should be activated. Lift the lid and press the red lockdown button.
This will deactivate CAAMS/tap access reader to prevent anyone else from entering the room with tap access cards. Call 911.
General access
- Current open hours can be found on the right side information panel. Building reception is available during all open hours.
- All individuals affiliated with the UW with an active Husky Card have tap access into the IEB during open hours.
- CoE staff and faculty have extended access.
- Within IEB, there are many rooms with higher access restrictions. Tap access into the building does not guarantee access into other rooms.
- Meeting rooms, the Engineering Student Lounge, and EAC, are only accessible to CoE personnel.
- Event organizers must ensure guests remain in designated spaces and meet the tap access requirements.
If you are a faculty or staff member within CoE and do not have the appropriate access to IEB, please have your supervisor fill out this form: IEB Access Request - CoE Community – Fill out form
Getting to the IEB
Address: 4000 East Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195
The main entrance to the IEB is on the East side of E Stevens Way NE, east from the Husky Union Building and north from the Engineering Library.
IEB is located conveniently near to the Burke-Gilman Trail. When the trail meets the Montlake pedestrian bride, utilize the ramps to get up to Mason Rd. Then ride South until you pass the Bill and Melinda Gates Center. At that point, take a U-turn to pass underneath the building and ride North on Jefferson Rd NE until you reach the IEB loading dock.
There is indoor bike storage on the G2 level of the IEB that can be accessed by entering through the loading dock doors. If you have access to the main entrance of the IEB but do not have access to the bike storage area, please email us at IEBAccess@uw.edu.
The two nearest bus stops are:
- East Stevens Way NE & Benton Ln, SW Bound, servicing routes 67, 72, 75
- Stevens Way & Benton Ln, North Bound, servicing routes 72, 75
If you are being dropped off or loading in materials, IEB has two 30 minute loading spots located at the back of the building that can be reached through Jefferson Rd NE.
If you need to park, the following are the closest visitor lots to the IEB.
- N22: 24/7 ADA Parking ONLY.
- Padelford Garage, N16 & N18: Visitor parking only allowed after 4pm.
- Padelford Garage, N20 & N21: 24/7 visitor parking.
- E18: 24/7 visitor parking.
View UW Transportation Services Website to learn more.
General building policies
All individuals and groups utilizing our services or facilities are required to comply with the University of Washington’s Code of Conduct and Ethics. This includes upholding the university’s core values of integrity, respect, accountability, and responsibility in all activities and interactions. For full details, please refer to the UW Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- All use of meeting rooms, event spaces, or common areas must be reserved through the proper system.
- Unauthorized users may be asked to leave and/or have their reservation privileges revoked.
- Meeting and event spaces are a shared resource. Repeated cancellations, no-shows, misuse of reserved time/space may result in a warning and/or loss of access to reserve space.
- Furniture in meeting rooms, study spaces, and hotel offices must remain as-is.
- Furniture in conference rooms and open areas require prior approval for rearranging. After an event/reservation, all furniture must be returned to its original or standard configuration by the reservation holder.
- Reservations that span 25 or more consecutive business days will require prior approval.
- No food or open beverages are allowed in small meeting rooms or study spaces.
- All guests are responsible for cleaning up after their events and any use of shared rooms. Three violations per quarter may result in loss of reservation privileges for individuals or groups.
- For events that include food or beverages, special event waste bins must be requested from UW Facilities.
- Staying overnight in IEB is strictly prohibited. This includes sleeping, camping, or remaining in the building after hours without authorization.
- Skateboarding, rollerblading, ball games, or similar recreational activities are strictly prohibited on patios, walkways, or near glass windows and doors. These pose a safety risk and may result in charges for any damage.
- Any behavior that endangers others, damages the facility, or interferes with operations is prohibited. This includes unauthorized filming, soliciting, or accessing restricted areas.
- The University of Washington is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and vaping are prohibited anywhere in or near the building.
- Only pre-approved cords with anti-trip coverings may be used in aisles of open study spaces.
- Unauthorized use of electrical equipment may result in removal or liability.
- Signage requests must be submitted to the Floor 1 front desk for approval.
- No signage, posters, or flyers may be taped or tacked to walls, doors, or windows without permission.
- Damage from adhesives, tacks, or tape will result in charges to the responsible party.
- Event organizers are liable for any damage to IEB property, including furniture, fixtures, equipment, and technology.
- Items left behind are not the responsibility of IEB. To inquire about lost items, contact iebinfo@uw.edu.