SOAR Housing Reservations
Thanks for staying with us! Review the reservation policies, payment process, and cancellation details below, and then book your room reservations today.
Complete the online registration and booking process to reserve your room or rooms.
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Complete the online registration and booking process to reserve your room or rooms today.
In order to sign up for SOAR room accommodations with University Housing, you will need your student NetID and SOAR session reservation.
When you log in, please use the “UWMADISON – Student SSO Login” button at the bottom of the login screen. The student must register for SOAR Housing with their NetID and Password.
Reservation Policy
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Attention: We are unable to accommodate walk-ins or reservations made less than 24 hours in advance.
To secure a residence hall room with University Housing, please complete the online reservation and booking process. You will need to know your SOAR session dates before completing the reservation in our online portal.
Students will use their NetID in order to sign up for accommodations with University Housing. Please have this information available to log in to the portal. Students will select a room type (single, double, triple). Room rates include a twin bed per occupant, breakfast each morning, and linens.
Reservation Changes
If you would like to change your dates or cancel your housing for an existing reservation prior to the cancellation deadline, you may do so by logging back into the online reservation system. Select the Cancel Existing Reservation link in the online registration portal. You may then rebook another reservation housing option.
Edits may not be made online after the cancellation deadline, and you may be charged a cancellation fee after the deadline.
If you have questions, please contact University Housing at 608-262-8561 or HousingSOAR@housing.wisc.edu.
Our system currently requires you to use your UW-Madison student NetID to identify you and link your student account information with our room reservation portal.
If you attempt to create your own account or use the sign-in fields for the reservation portal, you will be prompted to log out and sign in using the red “UWMadison Student SSO Login” button at the bottom of the Login screen.
If you need help remembering your NetID or password, please consult the NetID login service.
Please be sure to select your check-in and check-out dates in the date selection tool before choosing a room to ensure your stay is for the number of nights you require.
To accommodate out-of-state and those traveling far distances, our rooms are available for early check-in and late departure dates. You may select the available date ranges that work with your travel plans. If you intend to only stay for one evening, you may do so during the room selection process.
Yes. You will need your CFYE SOAR dates that you registered for before booking your room.
Our Housing room reservation sessions are modeled on the SOAR session dates. Please be sure to select the same block number and dates as your CFYE SOAR session for your room reservation.
If you plan to drive to campus, you should have indicated a need for a parking space during the CFYE SOAR reservation process. If you requested parking, your gate code and parking instructions will be enclosed in your CFYE confirmation packet.
Summer SOAR guests without reserved parking: If you did not reserve a parking space and anticipate needing to park on campus, a list of available lots with real-time vacant stall counts can be found on the Visitor Parking Availability website or map.wisc.edu (click Public Parking box to see lot locations and availability). Parking costs $15 a day; you can pull a ticket when you enter the lot and pay when you leave.
Yes. During the reservation process, in the first drop-down menu, select the rooming option that indicates one guest will be staying with you in your room.
Select your room, and you will be prompted to provide your guest’s name, contact information, and email address in the checkout process.
Yes, you can room with another student that you already know. One of you will need to make the reservation and select either a double or a triple. The system will then ask for the other student’s name. The student who reserves the space will be the one who is billed for the room.
We suggest working together to figure out how to split the payment outside the system.
Roommates & Families
Similar to a hotel, students will select an occupancy room that matches their needs (single, double, or triple). The occupancy is the limit of people who can stay in the room overnight. Double occupancy spaces include two twin-size beds. Triple occupancy spaces include a twin-size bed and twin-size bunkbeds. View detailed descriptions and photos of Lowell Center room types.
Roommates
If students would like to room together, one student will need to register for the room and thus be billed for it. The other student would be listed as a guest in the room.
Families
Family members, guests, and siblings may also stay in the residence hall during SOAR. During the student room selection process, once the student selects a double or triple, they will be prompted to enter the name(s) of the family member/guest to complete registration.
Payment
SOAR Housing fees will be applied to your student’s fall tuition and housing bill, and can be viewed in MyUW once posted this fall.
If you qualify for financial assistance, one Housing room for one night may be waived, which would be reflected at check-out during the online reservation process. If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
If you have questions regarding your SOAR housing stay, feel free to contact University Housing.
Cancelations
To cancel an existing University Housing reservation entirely, please select the Cancel Existing Reservation link in the online registration portal after logging in with your NetID.
If you need to make adjustments to your stay, you will first need to cancel your reservation. If you need to rebook your Housing stay for a different SOAR session, you will need to create a new booking reservation with your new dates, dependent on open room availability in the registration portal.
If you need further assistance regarding your residence hall accommodations, please contact University Housing Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (CST) at HousingSOAR@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-8561.
Cancelation Fees
A cancelation fee of one night’s stay will be assessed if your reservation is canceled after the deadline or if you elect not to check in at all. Reservations must be canceled at least 48 hours prior to check-in to avoid being charged a one-night penalty.
Contact University Housing at HousingSOAR@housing.wisc.edu with any questions regarding cancelations.
Questions?
All questions or concerns about your reservation or bookings before arrival should be directed to our Conference and Event Services Office. Lowell Center staff are available for questions only during your arrival, check-in, and your SOAR session.
Conference and Event Services
Division of University Housing
625 Babcock Drive
Madison, WI 53706-1213
Email: HousingSOAR@housing.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-8561