Accommodations
Residence Hall AmenitiesAmerican with Disabilities Act Accommodations
Bathroom Facilities
Housekeeping
Desk Services
Telephones
Televisions
Computer Access
Audio-Visual Equipment
Parking
Residence Hall Amenities
Our fifteen residence halls ranging from 75 to 1,150 beds, are conveniently located in the heart of campus, close to shopping, galleries, restaurants, natural areas and historic attractions.
The residence halls provide air conditioned, simply furnished rooms suitable for single or double occupancy. With over 6,800 twin/single beds, we can provide lodging for conference groups of most sizes. The following types of accommodations are offered to best meet the needs of your program.
Adult Standard Services
Adult Deluxe Services (Ogg and Smith Halls)
For your convenience, data jacks are available in every resident room for your laptop computer. Cable jacks are active if you choose to bring your own television. Wireless access is available in floor lounges and dining areas. Laundry facilities, vending and ice machines are located in most buildings. Lounges provide televisions and a casual social area. For the comfort of all guests, all campus buildings are smoke-free.
For specific hall information and location, please link to our residence halls page.
American with Disabilities Act Accommodations
When planning a summer conference or program, inquire about eligibility and possible services for special needs with the McBurney Disability Resource Center at 608-263-2741 or 608-263-6393 (TTY/TDD) or visit www.mcburney.wisc.edu.
The conference/program planner should submit to the Division of University Housing in writing the special summer residence hall and dining accommodations needed by March 1.
Bathroom Facilities
Typically, men and women are housed on separate floors with shared bath facilities for each gender. Bathrooms are spacious with separate individual showers and dressing areas for privacy. Friedrick Hall has rooms with private bathrooms for our adult guests. The bathroom facilities in Smith Hall serve two to three guest rooms located adjacent and the bathroom facilities in Ogg Hall serve four guest rooms located adjacent.
Housekeeping
Room service and linen service are available to suit a variety of guest's needs and budgets. Adult group rates include daily room service to refresh towels, make beds, and empty trash. For youth groups, we offer more economical packages with varying degrees of room service.
Desk Services
Whether you're traveling to Madison as a new destination or returning to this dynamic city, our friendly staff will provide prompt service. A service desk will be available while you are with us on campus. Desk hours vary based on the residence hall building structure. Most adult groups will have a 24-hour desk available inside the residence hall. Desk services and sales items include:
• Alarm clocks
• Cables for Internet and television connections
($6.00 per cable)
• Irons/ironing boards
• Laundry cards for self-laundry facilities
• Laundry soap
• Mail distribution
• Phone message service
• Postage stamps
• Reading lights
• Recreation equipment
Telephones
Telephones are provided in common areas. On-campus and local calls can be made free of charge. Long distance calls must be made with a calling card.
Televisions
There are lounges with televisions throughout the residence halls for your convenience. Guest rooms are cable-ready. For those guests who bring their own television and coaxial cable, cable television service is provided at no additional charge. For instructions regarding cable television service, please see our Conference Services Technology Guide.
Computer Access
If you bring your own computer, you can connect to the Internet through wired access in the privacy of your guest room at no additional charge. For instructions regarding wired Internet service connection, please see our Conference Services Technology Guide.
Wireless access points can be found in all residence hall common areas (meeting rooms, lounges, study rooms, etc.). For a list of Housing "hot spots", please check the ResNet Wireless site.
A tech center, which provides both PC and Mac computers, is available in some residence halls. Classroom hours or
24-hour access may be scheduled by the conference group coordinator.
Meeting Rooms and Audio-Visual Equipment
University Housing Conference Services has several meeting rooms available for use by our conference groups at no additional charge. To make room reservations within University Housing facilities, please contact the Housing Conference Services Office.
Audio and visual equipment for University Housing residential conference programs is reserved through the Housing Conference Services Office. Equipment can be reserved for use in our residence halls and dining units as soon as your conference is confirmed with a signed letter of agreement with University Housing. Equipment use includes delivery of the equipment to your meeting room, set up and removal following your program. If you are in need of equipment troubleshooting for any equipment that you have reserved, please contact the Desk Services staff.
In most cases, there are no additional audio or visual fees for residential conference programs. Any fees for equipment that is lost, stolen, or damaged, will be the responsibility of the conference sponsor. Equipment requests are due a minimum of three weeks prior to your program.
The following audio equipment is available for residential conference groups:
• Boom boxes with radio, cassette tape and CD players
• Microphones (handheld, lapel; wired and wireless)
• Portable public address/sound systems for indoor use
The following video/projection equipment is available for residential conference groups:
• DVD players
• Overhead projectors
• Slide projectors
• Televisions (various sizes)
• VCR units
• VCR/DVD combination units
The following additional equipment is available for residential conference groups:
• Dry-erase boards
• Chalk boards
• Easels for flip charts
• Extension cords
• Microphone stands
• Podiums (table top and floor)
• Power strips
• Screens
• Telephones (free local calls)
• Telephone line splitters
• Television carts
Conference groups may make arrangements to secure their own audio and visual equipment from outside sources. All costs, delivery, set up, removal, security, and any other arrangements related to the use of non-Housing equipment is the sole responsibility of the conference sponsor and organizers. University Housing does not assume any liability for equipment used for conference programs.
Please contact the Housing Conference Services Office for meeting room reservations and equipment arrangements. Reservations for meeting space and use of equipment are taken on a first come, first-served basis.
Parking
Parking is very limited on campus and within the city. Housing's residence halls do not have their own parking facilities. Arrangements for parking may be made by contacting your conference coordinator or the UW-Madison Transportation Services Office:
Phone: (608) 262-8683
E-mail: visitor-parking@fpm.wisc.edu
Other parking options around campus may also be available. Check UW Visitor and Information Programs for more information.