For many UW-Madison students, the search for housing can feel daunting, especially if they are new to Madison or unsure about roommates and budget. That’s why UW offers Off-Campus Housing Services within University Housing to help students navigate the off-campus housing market. The program provides resources and offers follow-up support to help students make informed …
After New Student Convocation at the Kohl Center on September 2, 2025, Housing Dining & Culinary Services threw a badger party at Four Lakes and Gordon Avenue Markets celebrating the beginning of a new year! The night was filled with dinner, tons of laughs, bingo (and chances to win prizes), and of course appearances by …
Housing Dining & Culinary Services hosted the 2025 New Student Convocation Lunch on the basketball courts outside Sellery Residence Hall and the Gordon Dining & Event Center on September 2, 2025. During just less than two hours, dedicated Housing staff from various departments served over 8,500 new students lunch, followed by relaxation on the lawn …
2025’s UW-Madison Residence Halls move-in was one for the record books. Nearly 9,000 students moved into 21 residence halls across campus, and for the first time in at least 25 years, they came from all 50 U.S. states plus three districts/territories. In addition, 71 of 72 Wisconsin state counties and 75 countries/regions around the world …
University Housing will soon be welcoming nearly 9,000 new and returning students to the University Residence Halls over four main fall move-in dates that will impact campus traffic and several parking lots in the campus area.
Four Free Guest Meals During Move In! After unloading and moving your vehicle, treat those helping you move in to a meal at any of our dining markets (Carson’s, Four Lakes, Gordon Avenue, Liz’s, Lowell, or Rheta’s)! Dining will offer four extra guest swipes per resident account on your dining plan, valid on your specific …
Want to make an adjustment to your dining plan for the Fall 2025 Semester? You are able to make changes to your dining plan selection in My UW Housing for the fall semester now through August 1. After this date, your dining plan selection will be locked in for the fall. This plan will be the same …
Your 2025 Home Recipe Contest Winner 🥇 During our Home Recipe Contest Featured Recipe night, our residents were able to try all three recipes and vote for their favorite. The tallies are in… and the winning recipe of the Home Recipe Contest goes to Havinsu Palanci’s Adana Kebab recipe! Congratulations! Your 2025 Home Recipe Contest …
Every year, University Housing celebrates the top-performing 1% of our student employees at the Recognition of Student Employee (ROSE) Award ceremony. This year, twenty students were recognized for their outstanding work performance and contributions to Housing. The 2025 ROSE Award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 17. Help us congratulate and celebrate the winners this …
Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 20 If you are observing Passover and need meal service to accommodate your needs, University Housing Dining and Culinary Services is here for you! We have the following Passover meal options available while supplies last. Kosher for Passover: Dining Market – Frozen Meals: Available upon request at all six …