1635 Kronshage Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1203 | Map
181 residents | Mixed coed floors | Double and triple rooms
Opened 2013 | Named after Aldo Leopold
Leopold Residence Hall brings a whole new meaning to sustainable living. Since opening in August 2013, University Housing’s newest residence hall has been home to the GreenHouse Learning Community, which is designed for students interested in thinking, working, and living in more sustainable ways — principles that guided Aldo Leopold’s career. This community even has a 1,000 sq. ft. greenhouse on the fourth floor of the building. How neat is that? Leopold earned LEED Gold-level certification in July 2014, which further proves that it’s making a difference in efficiency and environmental quality on campus and in University Housing.
The five-story residence hall is near Lake Mendota, Allen Centennial Gardens, and Steenbock Library. Leopold residents are also near both Carson’s Market and the Four Lakes Market (two of five dining markets on campus). Efficiency is a theme of this residence hall, as Leopold has rooftop panels to assist with hot water heating as well as electricity and water consumption monitors throughout the building. Each carpeted resident room is also equipped with a walk-in closet and individual heat and air conditioning controls.
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Building Features
- Nearest Dining: Carson’s Market
- Computer Lab: Lower Level, Conover House, Kronshage Residence Hall
- Classroom: Lower Level
- Academic Advising: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
- Hall Desk: First Floor, Frank Holt Center
- Kitchen: Attached to Lounges on Each Resident Floor
- Laundry: Lower Level
- Music Practice Room: Lower Levels, Cole and Sullivan Residence Halls
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Room Rate: High
- Neighborhood: Lakeshore
- Bathrooms Shared By: Cluster of 4-5 rooms
Dimensions
- Room Dimensions: ~ 13′ 4″ x 12′ 6″
- Space Under Lofted Bed: Futon/loveseat up to 79″ wide fits under bed
- Lockable Drawer Dimensions: 18.5″ x 9.5″ x 7.5″
- Mattress: 36″ x 80″
Room Guides
- Leopold Hall Overview (PDF)
- Leopold Floor Plan (PDF)
- Leopold Lofting Guide (PDF)
- Leopold Heating Guide (PDF)
Events in Leopold Hall
Each residence hall has many events that occur throughout the year. Below are some of the events and activities that residents have enjoyed in previous years:
- Nacho Average Bingo (Bingo and Nachos)
- Team Trivia Night
- Knitting Workshop and Groups
- Devil’s Lake Trip
- Swing Dance Night
- International Film Series
- Chicago Trip
- Brewers Game Trip
- Food and Cooking Demonstrations
- Dodgeball Tournament
- Float n’ Flick – Movie Screenings at the Natatorium
- Corn Hole and Corn Roast
Find Out More
Communities in Leopold
GreenHouse Learning Community
(Two floors of Leopold Residence Hall)
Engage in sustainability efforts and get hands-on experience in gardening, cooking locally, conservation, repairing bicycles, restoring prairies, and more.
Room Types
Double
- Features: Walk-in closet, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: 13′ 4″ x 12′ 6″ (rooms vary in size)
Triple
- Features: Three beds, three bookcases, three dressers, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
