Expanded Housing
Why does the Division of University Housing have Expanded Housing?
The University Residence Halls wants to offer housing to as many students as possible, particularly students who are new to the UW-Madison campus. This is why we “expand” our capacity to offer more contracts to students enabling them to be part of the on-campus experience. Expanded Housing space is something that we carefully plan for every year.
Who can be assigned to Expanded Housing?
Any student who returns a contract to live in the University Residence Halls can initially be assigned to a space in Expanded Housing. We do our best to notify students in writing prior to their signing a contract that there is an increased chance of their starting in an Expanded Housing, usually later in our process of offering contracts.
Where are Expanded Housing spaces located?
- University Residence Hall den (lounge) spaces typically in the following residence halls: Cole, Sullivan, Elizabeth Waters, Sellery, and Witte. Anywhere from 2-4 people assigned to a den depending on size of the den.
- Short Course Halls rooms owned and operated by the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Located in the Lakeshore are of campus, we typically rent 48 spaces in the Short Course Halls to accommodate a portion of our Expanded Housing students. Double rooms with 2 people assigned per room.
How long are students typically in an Expanded Housing space?
Student initially assigned to Expanded Housing can be there for as little as a couple days to as long as the first semester. Students assigned to the Expanded Housing spaces in the Short Course Halls must be out by November 1st.
As spaces open during the fall semester, students in the Short Course Halls will be offered permanent room assignments before all other students. Students in dens receive second priority for permanent room assignments. We provide transportation assistance to students moving out of Expanded Housing who move to a different residence hall.
What are the room amenities for a student living in Expanded Housing?
All the same amenities and furnishings available to students in permanent assignments are available to students assigned to Expanded Housing. Expanded Housing room doors are lockable. Students pay a reduced rate while they are living in Expanded Housing; regular room charges begin on the date they are scheduled to move to a permanent assignment.
