Master Plan Overview

Research proves that students who live on campus during their first year fare better academically and more often attain a college degree than students who live off campus. Thus, on-campus housing unquestionably supports the University’s educational mission.

University of Wisconsin–Madison students as well as their parents have high expectations of what the residential experience should be.

To satisfy our future customers, we must make a significant investment in improved facility infrastructure, and ensure that the residential experience continues to support and enhance a UW education.

The Division of University Housing’s Residence Halls and Dining Services Master Plan:

• responds to demand for on-campus housing from first-year students and their families;
• improves residence hall and dining facilities;
• keeps room rates at or below the midpoint of the Big 10 and the local market rate for comparable facilities;
• helps the University to recruit the best students;
• assures that tomorrow’s students can take full advantage of on-campus programs and services;
• helps foster living/learning experiences; and
• keeps alive the tradition of providing a home for students at UW–Madison.