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Exterior photo of Jorns Hall

Jorns Residence Hall

650 Babcock Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1203 | Map
80 residents | Single sex floors | Double and quad rooms
Opened in 1950 | Named after Byron Jorns

Jorns is a small community similar to the Kronshage Residence Hall buildings, housing 76 residents in the beautiful Lakeshore neighborhood. This area is a favorite of many student-athletes pursuing the rowing teams or any sort of running-based sport, as it is located right next door to the Porter Boathouse and right along the Lakeshore Path (which is a quick connection to the Southeast neighborhood by foot or bicycle). Jorns residents are also near both Carson’s Market and Four Lakes Market (two of five dining markets on campus), which provide many dining options throughout the week. Residents will also find that they are in close proximity to the engineering campus and Camp Randall Stadium, which makes for quick commutes on football Saturdays.

Features

  • Nearest Dining: Carson’s Market
  • Classroom: Lower Level, Leopold Residence Hall
  • Academic Advising: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
  • Hall Desk: First Floor, Frank Holt Center
  • Kitchen: Lower Levels of Chamberlin, Gilman, Kronshage Main, and Showerman Houses, Kronshage Residence Hall
  • Laundry: Lower Levels of Conover & Showerman Houses, Kronshage Residence Hall
  • Music Practice Room: Second Floor, Kronshage Main
  • Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: No
  • Room Rate: Low
  • Neighborhood: Lakeshore
  • Bathrooms Shared By: Floor

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Find Out More

*Room Types

Double

  • Features: built-in closets, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, two dressers, one refrigerator
  • Typical Dimensions: 12′ 2″ x 14′

Quad

  • Room: 100
  • Features: four beds, four desks, four desk chairs, four wardrobes, two refrigerators

*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly. Rooms were photographed before all rooms in Jorns had their furniture updated.

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Floor Plans

First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor

B: Bathroom | SR: Staff Room | D: Double | Q: Quad

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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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Photo Gallery

*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown. 

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Jorns Professional Staff

Sara Bowlin

Credentials: she/her(s)

Position title: Assistant Director of Residence Life

Michael Hamilton

Position title: Residence Life Coordinator

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