University of Wisconsin–Madison

Dejope Residence Hall

640 Elm Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1134 | Map

Digital drawing of Dejope Residence Hall

589 residents
Mixed coed floors
Doubles, triples, & quads
Opened 2012

Dejope is home to a mix of first-year and non-freshman residents, as well as Four Lakes Market, classrooms, on-site academic advising, and a University Health Services (UHS) satellite office. It features carpeted rooms with air conditioning and walk-in closets. Most rooms are triples.

Dejope is the name that the Ho-Chunk and other American Indians have called the Madison area for thousands of years, meaning “Four Lakes” in the Ho-Chunk language. The building, which is located on the shore of Lake Mendota, also has an outdoor fire circle and terrace. While Dejope may appear to be on the outskirts of campus, it’s only a short walk to many academic buildings, UW Hospital, and Camp Randall Stadium. Plus, fitness-minded students can work out at the beautiful new Bakke Center and take advantage of the sand volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts.

Exterior of Dejope Residence Hall in the fall

Related Pages

The Dejope 2023 Best Room Contest finalists' room

Features

  • Nearest Dining: Four Lakes Market
  • Classroom: First Floor
  • Academic Advising: First Floor
  • Hall Desk: First Floor
  • Kitchen: Attached to Lounges on Each Resident Floor
  • Laundry: First Floor
  • Music Practice Room: First Floor
  • Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Room Rate: High
  • Neighborhood: Lakeshore
  • Bathrooms Shared By: Cluster of 5-6 rooms
  • Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (One on First Floor and Each Resident Floor)
  • Gender inclusive room options available

Note: services and building amenities can vary by building and are subject to change.

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Room Types

Double

  • Features: walk-in closet, two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 13′ 5 â…ś” x 11′ 3 ½”
Undecorated Virtual Tour (2021)
Decorated Virtual Tour (2019)
Dejope double room furniture
Dejope double room furniture
2023 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
2023 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
Dejope Double room photo
Dejope Double room photo

Triple

  • Features: walk-in closet, three beds, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 12′ 5 Âľ” x 13′ 5 â…ž”
Virtual Tour (2019)
Dejope triple room furniture
Dejope triple room dimensions
2024 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
2024 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
Dejope Triple room photo
Dejope triple room photo

Quad

  • Features: four wardrobes, four beds, four desks, four desk chairs, two refrigerators
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 18′ 1″ x 19′ 4″ x 16′ 6”
Virtual Tour (2021)
Dejope Quad room furniture
Dejope Quad room dimensions
2025 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Dejope Best Room Contest finalist room
Dejope quad room photo
Dejope quad room photo
Dejope quad room photo
Dejope quad room photo

Note: typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly. The majority of resident rooms in Dejope are triples.

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Floor Plans

Dejope second, third, and fifth floors
Dejope fourth floor

B: Bathroom | X: Elevator | SR: Staff Room | D: Double | T: Triple | Q: Quad

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Measurements

Residence Halls Furniture Measurements

Residence Halls Miscellaneous Measurements

Residence Halls Lofting Measurements

Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Measurements and dimensions may vary. Due to the variety of residence halls, rooms, furniture, closets, etc. in University Housing, we are unable to provide measurements for all possible situations and items. If the measurement you’re looking for isn’t shown on our website, we are unable to provide it at this time. Measurements for all residence halls can be found on the Inside Our Rooms page.

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Rates

The projected annual rates listed below are per resident and include housing during fall and spring breaks (winter break housing is available for an additional fee). Most new residents are assigned to a double room. Costs are billed by semester, combined with the tuition bill. Students select from one of three dining plan options based on their eating habits and how much they plan to dine on campus. For a full listing of residence hall rates and what is included, visit our Billing & Rates page.

Total costs of UW–Madison University Residence Halls room and dining plan rates can be calculated by:

wdt_ID Dining Plan 2025-26 Dining Plan Rate / Semester 2025-26 Dining Plan Rate / Academic Year
1 Go10 2,050 4,100
2 Go14 2,300 4,600
3 GoUnlimited 2,900 5,800
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Photos

Dejope Communal Bathroom
exterior of Dejope Hall
Dejope Residence Hall exterior
Classroom on the first floor of Dejope Residence Hall
Conference room on the first floor of Dejope Residence Hall
Yahara River Lounge in Dejope Residence Hall
Yahara Dejope Lounge
Computers on tables in the Dejope Residence Hall Media Center

Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown. 

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Heating & Cooling

In Dejope, air-conditioning and heating can be used in either the heating or the cooling season. Heat is provided via hot water and cooling via chilled water through a radiator near your window. Your room’s temperature can be set from 65 – 75 °F and can be changed via a thermostat located on the wall near your room’s entrance (see photo).

Dejope thermostat

Temperature is controlled by the arrow in the top right corner of the thermostat. Press the up arrow to raise the temperature or press the down arrow to lower it. After making a change, always press the “done” button located in the lower left corner of the touch-pad. To select a fan mode, press the “more” button on the lower right corner of the keypad.

Tips

  • Try small adjustments first to avoid overheating/cooling
  • Do not push furniture, bedding, or belongings against convectors as this could block airflow
  • When in your room during the heating season, open curtains and blinds during the day to allow the sun to warm the room naturally and prevent air from being trapped against the window, and close them at night to decrease drafts — during the cooling season, do the reverse
  • Keep doors and windows closed when the heat or air conditioning is on
  • Consider using blankets and sweaters instead of turning up the heat
  • Open windows slightly for short periods of time to allow outside air to circulate
  • When possible, keep the room door open to promote air movement and introduce fresh air
  • Take wet clothing or towels to a laundry room to be washed/dried ASAP to reduce moisture
  • Run a fan to help circulate air
  • Fish tanks, plants, humidifiers, and diffusers can contribute to humidity/moisture levels in your room
  • Know how to use Moisture Absorbing Hangers in your room and make sure to replace them when they’re full. More information can be found in this document about Using Moisture Absorbing Hangers in Your Room.
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Dejope Professional Staff

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