Welcome to
University Housing
This is the place to make the most of your opportunity to attend a world-class university.
Make your home here with other students who are also new to UW–Madison, and get the inside scoop on campus from the sophomores, juniors, and seniors living in your hall and neighborhood.
You’ll meet people in the University Residence Halls with different cultural backgrounds and perspectives. Not only will you grow and learn from them; your experiences living together will establish global connections and friendships to last a lifetime. It’s why you’re coming to UW–Madison!
Who Lives in the University Residence Halls?
- Students from all Wisconsin counties
- Students from every state in the U.S. (In fact, over 30% of the new students living in the University Residence Halls last year came from states other than Wisconsin.)
- Students from more than 50 countries around the world
- Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors with countless different interests and career goals
No matter which University Residence Hall becomes your home, you will have the opportunity to:
- learn about the people, places, and events that make up the UW-Madison campus and build personal connections to the University and the community;
- discover your personal values, strengths, and interests;
- strengthen your understanding of your own and other cultures, beliefs, and life styles;
- develop skills in leadership, group participation, and interpersonal communication;
- develop effective citizenship skills and an understanding and appreciation of the importance of civic responsibility.
University Residence Halls
The University Residence Halls are divided into smaller units called "houses" where 50 to 80 residents live and form a community. The tradition of the "house" as the nucleus of the community is a unique feature of the University Residence Halls. Since the earliest days of on-campus housing, student peer advisors called House Fellows have lived among the students, fostering a sense of community and self-government. Most students share a double room with one other student. All students share same-gender bathroom facilities conveniently located on each residence hall floor.
Division of University Housing
Assignment Office
625 Babcock Drive
Madison, WI 53706-1213
Phone: (608) 262-2522 / TTY (608) 262-6830
Office Hours: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday (Central Time)
For questions regarding your room assignment, please email AssignMe@housing.wisc.edu
