University Housing
Chadbourne Hall exterior

Chadbourne Residence Hall

420 N. Park Street | Madison, WI 53706-1406  | Map
611 residents | Mixed coed floors | Double and quad rooms
Opened 1959 | Named after Paul Ansel Chadbourne

Chadbourne Residence Hall is a popular option for both first-year and non-freshman residents, offering updated amenities and lots of gathering space. Home to the Chadbourne Residential College (a learning community sponsored by the College of Letters & Science and University Housing), Chadbourne offers a great blend of academic and residential life to all who live here.

Chadbourne is connected to Rheta’s Market (one of five dining markets on campus), which spares residents the walk outside to get food during winter. Its central location and close proximity to a number of major bus lines makes it very convenient for residents of any academic major to get to their classes quickly. Chadbourne also has its own set of academic advisors from Cross-College Advising Services (CCAS) stationed on the first floor of the building and serving its diverse student population in terms of fields of study and academic standing.

Features

  • Nearest Dining: Rheta’s Market
  • Classroom: First Floor
  • Academic Advising: First Floor
  • Hall Desk: First Floor
  • Kitchen: Attached to Lounges on Each Resident Floor (for 2022-23, only the kitchens on floors 5 and 9 are available, open to all Chadbourne residents)
  • Laundry: Lower Level
  • Music Practice Room: Lower Level
  • Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Room Rate: Mid
  • Neighborhood: Southeast
  • Bathrooms Shared By: Floor Wing
  • Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (One on Lower Level)

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Find Out More

Communities

CRC logo

Chadbourne Residential College (CRC)

(All of Chadbourne Residence Hall)

Get involved in endless opportunities to grow as a student and leader through interpersonal connections and academic and extracurricular engagement in this vibrant community.

Learn more about the CRC

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Room Types

Double

  • Features: Two closets, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, two dressers, refrigerator
  • Typical Dimensions: 15′ 6″ x 10′ 8″

A double room in Chadbourne Residence Hall in 2019

Double (2019)

Double (Furniture)
Double (Dimensions)
Chadbourne Double 2d Room Layout
Chadbourne Double 3d Room Layout
Chadbourne Double 2d Room Dimensions
Chadbourne Bathroom 2d Layout

Triple

  • Features: Three beds, three desks, three desk chairs, three dressers, two refrigerators
  • Typical Dimensions: 24′ 7″ x 16′ 8″
Triple (Furniture)
Triple (Dimensions)

Quad

  • Features: Four beds, four desks, four desk chairs, four wardrobes, two refrigerators
Quad (Furniture)
Quad (Dimensions)

*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.

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Floor Plans

All Floors

B: Bathroom | X: Elevator | D: Double Room | Q: Quad Room

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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 our furnishings page.

Residence Halls Furniture Measurements

Residence Halls Miscellaneous Measurements

Residence Halls Lofting Measurements

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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.

Note: total costs of UW-Madison University Residence Halls room and dining plan rates can be calculated by:

wdt_ID Dining Plan 2022-23 Dining Plan Rate / Semester 2022-23 Dining Plan Rate / Academic Year
1 Go10 1,900 3,800
2 Go14 2,150 4,300
3 GoUnlimited 2,700 5,400

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Photos

*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

Heating & Cooling

In Chadbourne, 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 68 – 74 °F and can be changed via a thermostat located on the radiator (see photo). Temperature is controlled by the arrows on the thermostat. Press the up arrow to raise the temperature or the down arrow to lower it.

The unit is designed to respond once the air temperature is +/- 2 degrees from the desired room temperature. The upper left button is programming options for service technicians.

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
  • 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

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Chadbourne Professional Staff

Kelly Giese

Position title: Residence Life Assistant Director

Marcia Hatcher

Position title: Residence Life Coordinator

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