January SOAR – University Housing Session

Thank you for joining us at our University Housing session at SOAR! We are so glad to be welcoming your student this spring. Below is a list of links from the presentation that may be useful and if by chance we didn’t answer your question or you think of something to ask after this session …

Active Threat Response Online Training

An active killer is an individual(s) actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined space or another highly populated area. In most cases, active killers use firearms and display no pattern or method for the selection of their victims. An active killer’s objective is that of mass murder. Active killer situations …

2025 Highlights!

Some of the best memories made are with family, friends, and community! We’ve had quite a few here in University Apartments. Whether it’s the annual prom, trips, programming events, Assembly meetings, or recreational activities, we want to thank you for sharing your smiles, laughter, and good times with us! You are the best part of …

Garden Applications Now Open!

Applications for garden plots at Eagle Heights and University Houses Gardens for the 2026 season are open. Our garden is one of the oldest and largest community gardens in the country. New applications are processed in the order we receive them, so new applicants are encouraged to apply early. Current gardeners must submit renewal applications …

Avast, Ye Porch Pirates!

Package theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. So-called ‘porch pirates’ troll neighborhoods looking for easily grabbed boxes and other deliveries, hoping their ‘booty’ contains expensive electronics or other valuable items. What can you do to prevent package theft and help ensure you get what you ordered? Package Lockers – Services …

UW-Madison Finals Week

It’s Finals Week! UW–Madison’s final exams are scheduled from Friday, December 12, to Thursday, December 18, 2025. We want to remind residents that the Community Center has a quiet study area available during business hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. During the final exam period, the Community Center will have extended hours …

Winter Break Traveling

‘Tis the season to do some traveling, fa la la la la! As the fall semester comes to a close, we know many residents will spend time away from their apartments. If you intend to travel for an extended period of time during the break, please send travel notifications including your apartment number and letter, …

Maintenance Minute: Taking Out the Trash

It stinks, but we all have to take out the trash. When your bin is getting full, save your nose and room from potential odors and take your trash bags to the nearest trash and recycling location. There are maps posted in your residence hall showing the most convenient dumpster location for you. To keep …

Sand Barrels

When there is heavy snowfall, it is not possible for staff to remove all the snow immediately. It can take several days, depending on the amount of snow. Residents should always use care when walking. Residents are responsible for removing snow from the entranceways to their apartments and from their own parking stalls. In University …

Dining Meal Plan Change for Spring Semester

Adjustment Period Has Ended Want to make adjustments to your dining meal plan for the spring semester? You have the opportunity to change your dining plan for the Spring term between November 19 and December 14. To change your plan during this change window, visit your My UW Housing Portal, click on the “Change Meal …