420 N. Park Street | Madison, WI 53706-1406 | Map
580 residents | Coed by wing | Double 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 (colloquially referred to as “Chad”) is connected to Rheta’s Market (one of six dining markets on campus), which spares residents the walk outside to get food during the winter months. 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. Comprised of a mix of first-year and non-freshman residents, Chadbourne has a diverse student population in terms of fields of study and academic standing.
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Building Features
- Nearest Dining Facility (~walking time): Rheta’s Market (inside hall)
- Computer Lab On-Site: Yes
- UW-Madison Classroom Located in Building: Yes
- UW-Madison Academic Advising On-Site: Yes
- Carpeting Provided: Yes
- Hall Desk On-Site: Yes
- Air Conditioned Resident Rooms: Yes
- Higher Room Rate: Yes
- Bathrooms Shared By: Floor Wing
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Dimensions
- Room Dimensions: ~10’8″ x 15’6″
- Space Under Lofted Bed: Futon/loveseat up to 79″ wide fits under bed
- Lockable Drawer Dimensions: 20″ x 18.5″ x 3.5″
- Mattress: 36″ x 80″
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Room Guides
- Chadbourne Hall Overview (PDF)
- Chadbourne Floor Plan (PDF)
- Chadbourne Lofting Guide (PDF)
- Chadbourne Heating Guide (PDF)
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Events in Chadbourne Hall
Each residence hall has many events that occur throughout the year. Below are some of the events and activities that residents have participated in, in previous years.
- CRC Convocation
- Devil’s Lake Trip
- CRC Common Read
- CRC Olympics
- Late Night Breakfast
- Food For Thought Program
- CRC Global: A Dominican Republic Service Learning Experience
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Communities in Chadbourne
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Get involved in endless opportunities to grow as a student and leader through interpersonal connections and academic and extracurricular engagement in this vibrant community.

Room Layouts
Standard Double Room*


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*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.