Moving & Breaks

August 29 – September 1, 2022

We’re so excited to welcome you to campus! UW-Madison University Residence Hall move-in for fall 2022 will take place from August 29 – September 1. Some Housing student employees and members of approved groups/organizations will move in earlier.

Your Move-In Day

A specific move-in date and time was assigned to you in My UW Housing when you received your room assignment information in June. Assigned days/times allow us to spread out activity evenly to ensure available resources and parking. Depending on the availability of open slots, if you’d like to request a change to your assigned move-in date/time because it does not fit your schedule, log in to My UW Housing to select a new one up to two days before your assigned move-in date.

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What to Bring

• Wiscard or a valid government-issued photo ID (to check-in and receive your room key)
• Printed parking permit (available to download in the “Move-In” section of My UW Housing)
• Bedsheets (twin XL, twin with extra deep corners, or jersey sheets)
• Blankets and pillows
• Water
• Soft rubber mallet (not required, but helpful to assist with lofting)
• See what furnishings are provided and what Bucky would bring for additional items to bring and items that are not allowed (we strongly suggest not over-packing)

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Shipping Packages

If necessary, residents with a room assignment can ship packages prior to their move-in date for pick-up. Unassigned residents waiting for their room assignment should not ship packages until they receive their room assignment. Due to storage space constraints, do not ship large items, and do not ship items more than one week prior to your move-in date.

All US Mail and packages are received and distributed by your hall desk. Mail is placed in your mailbox. Packages are logged, placed in storage, and an email is sent to your @wisc.edu account notifying you a package is available for pickup. You must have your Wiscard (or another form of ID) with you to receive your package, but you do not need to print out the email notification. To avoid confusion and delays, mail should be addressed with:

Full preferred name (first and last)
Room number, residence hall house, residence hall name (available in My UW Housing)
Residence hall street address (available on individual hall pages)
Madison, WI, residence hall zipcode (available on individual hall pages)

For example:

Buckingham Badger
6206 Withey, Ogg Residence Hall
835 W. Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706

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On Your Move-In Day

1. Arrive at Your Entry Point
   Entry points for each residence hall community can be viewed on our fall move-in map.
2. Park Your Vehicle
   Parking permits will be available in My UW Housing later this summer. You will need to print and bring this permit on your move-in date and display it on your dashboard. Permits are:
   • Required for unloading and long-term parking usage
   • Only valid on your scheduled move-in day
   • Valid for one free entry and exit in long-term parking (due to capacity limitations, you will be directed to paid parking lots after one long-term parking entry and exit)
   • Note: overnight trailer parking and storage PODs are not allowed
3. Check-In
   After reaching your entry point and parking, head to your hall’s check-in location. There, you’ll be given your room key, a moving cart, and a bag of giveaway items.
   • Note: if you are arriving before August 28, check-in at your hall desk. If your hall desk is closed, call the “House Fellow on duty” phone number listed on signs outside your hall’s entrances.
4. Move-In
   You and your visitors are only allowed one vehicle in unloading areas at a time. You’ll have 45 minutes to unload all your items from your vehicle from the start of your assigned move-in time. After 45 minutes, you must move your car. After unloading, visitor parking on campus and in City of Madison parking ramps is available. Moving carts must be returned after 45 minutes or as soon as you have finished unloading your vehicle.
   • Note: if you are arriving before August 28, no free long-term parking is available.
5. Set Up Your Room
   Housing staff are not available during move-in to loft beds. Residents and families are encouraged to loft their own beds during move-in. If residents would like assistance lofting their bed after move-in, a maintenance request can be submitted after move-in and will be completed in approximately a week.
6. Remove Trash & Recycling
   All trash and recycling is your responsibility to remove from your residence hall. Trash/recycling rooms will not be available on your floor. All styrofoam, cardboard, and plastic bags should be taken to recycling locations outside your residence hall to avoid sending material to the landfill.
7. Connect to the Internet
   To connect to UWNet, UW-Madison’s wireless Internet service, simply select it from the list of networks and launch any web browser. You’ll be automatically redirected to a registration page where you can enter your NetID information to get connected.
8. Enjoy a Meal with Your Guests
   After unloading and moving your vehicle, Housing Dining will offer two extra guest swipes per resident account on your dining plan, valid on all move-in days at Housing Dining markets only.
   • Note: not for use at Starbucks, Bean and Creamery, Southeast Café, and Flamingo Runs

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Construction Projects

UW-Madison campus and University Housing construction projects may be ongoing during move-in, and some campus road closures may affect traffic.

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New Student Convocation

Tuesday, September 6 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center

New Student Convocation is a formal welcome for new students where you’ll be introduced to the legacies of our campus — past, present, and future. Free lunch will also be provided by Housing Dining from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. before convocation for new students on the lawn outside Gordon Dining & Event Center, and you can check-in with your Academic Program, College, or School for orientation activities that morning as well.

Note: check the Kohl Center carry-in policy before you arrive. Because of this campus event, Housing Dining locations will have limited hours on September 6. Check our locations and hours to see what’s open.

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Badger Welcome Dinner

Tuesday, September 6 from 4 – 8:30 PM
Four Lakes Market & Gordon Avenue Market

After Convocation, we’re throwing a Badger Party! Four Lakes and Gordon Avenue Markets will be celebrating the start of the year with a Badger Welcome Dinner. Join us for food and lots of fun with all-you-care-to-eat for residents with a meal swipe and a door price for anyone else.

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Wisconsin App

The “Wisconsin” app is the official UW-Madison mobile application for iOS and Android devices. It features real-time bus departures/arrivals and schedules, events, maps, and many other resources for you to use anywhere.

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Dining Hours

Hours for the fall move-in period are listed below. Dining locations will begin regular semester hours on Sunday, August 28.

Questions/Concerns

If you can’t make the livestream, our FAQs page includes answers to common questions. If you don’t see your question answered there, feel free to use our contact form.

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November 24 – 27, 2022

All University Residence Halls will remain open through fall break without charge from November 24 – 27, 2022 for residents who choose to remain on campus.

Office Closures

All UW-Madison offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and University Housing offices will also be closed on Friday, November 25.

Limited Staff

Limited Housing staff will be available during fall break. Residents can call their House Fellow on Duty phone number or the UW-Madison Police Department for assistance.

Desks

All hall desks will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed on Thursday, November 24. Desk hours will be limited on Friday, November 25, Saturday, November 26, and Sunday, November 27. Regular Desk hours will resume on Monday, November 28.

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December 24, 2021 – January 24, 2022

Unless you are signed up for winter break housing, you should vacate your room within 24 hours of your last exam or by 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021. All University Residence Halls will close at this time for residents not signed up for winter break housing and will re-open for the spring semester starting on January 22, 2022. If you are unable to leave by December 23 at 7 p.m., email details to reslife@housing.wisc.edu and staff will follow-up with you.

For residents not signed up for winter break housing, a checkout/move out appointment time must be selected in My UW Housing.

Select a Checkout Time

Personal belongings which may be needed during winter break should be taken out of your room. If not signed up for winter break housing, there will not be access to your building or room during winter break. Other personal items may remain in your residence hall room without signing up for winter break housing as long as you are returning for the spring semester.

Check bulletin boards for information regarding quiet hours and details specific to your hall. If you have questions, please contact your House Fellow or Residence Life Coordinator.

Note: as a reminder, your Housing contract is for the full academic year. Except for students who are graduating, studying abroad, or no longer attending UW-Madison, we do not release residents from their contract unless in a position where demand for housing exceeds occupancy, which is not currently the case.

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Limited Staff

Limited Housing staff will be available during winter break. Residents can call their House Fellow on Duty phone number or the UW-Madison Police Department for assistance.

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Quiet Hours

During exam periods, quiet hours are in effect 24/7. This applies to resident rooms, hallways where resident rooms are located, and floor study lounges/dens. House Fellows will not give warnings during this time period and will immediately document any noise violations they encounter.

Each residence hall may have designated social spaces where residents may go to work on group projects and socialize with others. Excessive noise in designated social spaces will be documented. Please speak to your House Fellow to learn where the designated social space is located for your hall.

Note: no overnight guests are permitted during final exam week and during winter break housing (if you are signed-up).

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Parking

UW-Madison Transportation Services will allow short term pick-up and drop-off for residents and their families in areas around the residence halls from December 17 ­– 23, 2021 and January 22 & 23, 2022.  For details, view our parking map.

Free Parking Areas

• 30-Minute Parking: Visitors may park for up to 30-minutes in lots 2, 5, 26, 34, 35, 37, 44, 58, 61, 69, 110, and at mobile payment stations located on Babcock Dr, Kronshage Dr, Observatory Dr, and adjacent to Barnard, Chadbourne, Ogg, Smith, and Witte. Winter parking rules must be followed. Vehicles that are left unattended for over 30-minutes are at risk of being ticketed as this accommodation is meant for pick-up and drop-off only.
• Side Streets Near Campus: Some City of Madison streets near campus offer limited parking with time limits, although winter parking rules must be followed.
• Other Campus Parking Lots: Some campus lots may offer free parking on weekends or after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Check posted parking lot entrance signs for details.

Free Campus Bus Route

Madison Metro Transit’s campus bus route #80 is free and runs throughout the UW-Madison campus area from approximately 8 a.m. – Midnight year-round. Additional information on route #80 can be found in Madison Metro’s ride guide.

Paid Parking Areas

• Campus Parking Lots: In lots 6, 7, 17, 20, 27, 29, 36, 46, 67, 76, 80, and 83 visitors will take a ticket on entrance and pay when leaving the lot. Hourly rates vary by location. No trailers are allowed.
• Long-Term & Day Parking: long term and day parking can be purchased in advance through a Transportation Services form based on space.

No Parking Areas

Parking is prohibited at all times in fire lanes, no parking zones, disabled stalls (unless a proper permit is displayed), in front of trash dumpsters, in service vehicle stalls, on grass, or on sidewalks.

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Checklist to Complete Before Leaving

For residents not signed up for winter break housing, a checkout/move out appointment time must be selected in to My UW Housing.

Select a Checkout Time

In addition, complete the below checklist before leaving your room for winter break. A printed version of this checklist will be provided to residents and must be signed by each resident in a room before leaving for winter break.

Repairs

Winter break is a perfect time to report any needed repairs so that Housing staff can fix them while you are gone.

Pack Your Belongings

Did you take what you need during winter break? If you are not signed-up for winter break housing, you will not have access to your residence hall or room during winter break.

• Remember necessary medications, passports, etc.
• Remove plants and fish
• Take your bike home (to allow for snow removal)
• Don’t store your moped in your room (it will be removed at a cost to you)

Get Your Room Ready

To save on energy costs and be more sustainable, heat in the residence halls will be reduced over winter break to approximately 60 degrees. University Housing will not be responsible for damage to items left in rooms. On your way out the door, please remember to:

• Remove items on or near radiators
• Empty all waste/recycling containers, take recycling & trash outside, and donate unneeded items at your hall desk
• Keep refrigerator(s) plugged-in and remove food that could spoil (perishable items may be disposed of by Housing staff if not removed)
• Turn off any alarm clocks and unplug any power strips and other appliances (these draw phantom energy even when not in use)
• Open blinds, close windows, turn off lights, lock your door, and lock all windows and doors
• If your roommate is leaving, empty their side of the room in preparation for someone moving in to the space in the spring

Note: once all residence halls close at 7 p.m. on December 23, 2021, electronic access for residents not signed up for winter break housing will be turned off and you will not have access to buildings until the residence halls reopen starting on January 22, 2022.

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Authorized Access

Authorized personnel will enter your room over winter break as needed. For further information, see Section 17. Room Entry of your University Residence Halls contract.

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Desks

All hall desks will close at 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 23 and remain closed until Sunday, December 26, 2021. Desks will be closed on weekends during winter break and will begin winter break hours on Monday, December 27, 2021. All hall desks will resume academic year hours on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

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Dining

All dining locations will be closed Friday, December 24 – 26, 2021 and Friday, December 31, 2021 & Saturday, January 1, 2022. Winter break dining hours start Monday, December 27, 2021. Dining locations will resume academic year hours in mid-January 2022.

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January 22 & 23, 2022

Unless signed-up for winter break housing, all residence halls will open for the spring semester on January 22 & 23, 2022.

Note: students who are graduating, studying abroad or no longer attending UW-Madison can request a cancellation of their Housing contract by logging in to My UW Housing.

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COVID-19 Testing

UW–Madison expects all students, regardless of vaccination status, who have not had a positive PCR test in the last 90 days to get tested before coming to campus and to test again upon arrival with the provided in-room antigen test. If a student is unable to get a test at their current location before traveling to Madison, they should get tested as soon as possible upon returning to Madison.

View Testing Expectation Details

Students who are having symptoms or recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are still in their isolation period should postpone their move-in. This allows students to recover at their current location.

Housing staff have placed an antigen test on each student’s residence hall desk. All residents should take this test upon arrival.

Submit A Positive Antigen Test Result

Note: students and employees who are not fully vaccinated must continue to undergo weekly PCR testing on campus throughout the spring semester.

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Parking

UW-Madison Transportation Services will allow short term drop-off for residents and their families in areas around the residence halls on January 22 & 23, 2022.  For details, view our parking map.

Free Parking Areas

• 30-Minute Parking: Visitors may park for up to 30-minutes in lots 2, 5, 26, 34, 35, 37, 44, 58, 61, 69, 110, and at mobile payment stations located on Babcock Dr, Kronshage Dr, Observatory Dr, and adjacent to Barnard, Chadbourne, Ogg, Smith, and Witte. Winter parking rules must be followed. Vehicles that are left unattended for over 30-minutes are at risk of being ticketed as this accommodation is meant for pick-up and drop-off only.
• Side Streets Near Campus: Some City of Madison streets near campus offer limited parking with time limits, although winter parking rules must be followed.
• Other Campus Parking Lots: Some campus lots may offer free parking on weekends or after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Check posted parking lot entrance signs for details.

Free Campus Bus Route

Madison Metro Transit’s campus bus route #80 is free and runs throughout the UW-Madison campus area from approximately 8 a.m. – Midnight year-round. Additional information on route #80 can be found in Madison Metro’s ride guide.

Paid Parking Areas

• Campus Parking Lots: In lots 6, 7, 17, 20, 27, 29, 36, 46, 67, 76, 80, and 83 visitors will take a ticket on entrance and pay when leaving the lot. Hourly rates vary by location. No trailers are allowed.
• Long-Term & Day Parking: long term and day parking can be purchased in advance through a Transportation Services form based on space.

No Parking Areas

Parking is prohibited at all times in fire lanes, no parking zones, disabled stalls (unless a proper permit is displayed), in front of trash dumpsters, in service vehicle stalls, on grass, or on sidewalks.

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Dining

All dining locations will resume academic year hours on January 18, 2022.

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COVID-19 Vaccination

Everyone who is eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended to get one as soon as possible. To assist, University Health Services (UHS) will be expanding capacity for vaccine appointments at the no-cost campus vaccination clinic starting Jan. 24. If you received a booster shot off-campus, let UHS know by sharing your records through the MyUHS website or app.

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Face Coverings

UW-Madison has extended the requirement that face coverings be worn indoors in UW–Madison buildings through March 1. This applies to all residence hall and Housing dining spaces. Regardless of vaccination status, residents and visitors are expected to wear a face covering at all times while outside of a resident’s room. Face coverings must be worn while in hallways and common areas such as dens and kitchens, restrooms, and in the lobby. Face coverings are not required when it is not conducive to performing a task (i.e. brushing your teeth, showering, eating, drinking, etc.).

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Required Isolation for Positives

All residents who test positive for COVID-19 must leave their residence hall and isolate at home or in designated isolation housing, regardless of vaccination status, until cleared to return by UHS.

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March 11 – 19, 2022

All University Residence Halls will remain open through spring break without charge for residents who choose to remain on campus. Check bulletin boards for information regarding details specific to your residence hall. If you have questions, contact your House Fellow or Residence Life Coordinator (RLC).

Staff

House Fellows will be on duty in each residence hall and the House Fellow duty phone number is posted at entries of each residence hall.

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Desks

Campus and US mail delivery will continue over spring break. Desk hours will be limited.

All desks will return to regular academic year hours on Monday, March 21.

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Security

Outside entrances to all residence halls will be locked 24-hours a day during spring break starting at 6pm on March 11 until March 21. Your Wiscard will open the outside doors of your hall as usual. Residents remaining on campus are reminded to lock their rooms whenever they leave. Dens and lounges may be locked at various times.

Students are requested to report the presence of unauthorized persons to a staff member or the UW-Madison Police Department at 264-COPS (264-2677) immediately. This is particularly important during this period. Please be alert and do not allow non-residents or anyone unknown to you to enter the building.

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Guests

Each room may have one overnight guest per room, per night. Guests must be escorted at all times and must abide by all University Housing policies as stated in the rules & expectations. Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests.

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Maintenance

Maintenance and custodial staff will be available and working in all facilities during spring break. A maintenance request may be filled out if you need something.

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Dining

Hours for spring break are listed below. Dining locations will resume regular semester hours on Monday, March 21.

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May 7 – 15, 2022

We hope you’ve had a wonderful experience living in the University Residence Halls. Check bulletin boards, messageTVs, and with University Housing staff for additional information regarding quiet hours and details specific to your hall. Have questions? Contact your House Fellow or Residence Life Coordinator.

Checklist to Complete

Before leaving, all residents must fill out a spring move-out checklist and attach it to the outside of their door. Staff will inspect residents’ rooms and document any concerns after residents depart. Failure to complete the checklist will result in additional charges. If you have questions about the condition of your room, contact Housing staff.

1. Remove all belongings from your room/hallway and donate/recycle/trash unneeded items outside at the location nearest you (see maps on posters in your hall)
2. Retrieve items placed in kitchen areas, empty and clean/wipe down waste bins, recycling bins, and drawers
3. Remove all items (tape, stickers, poster putty, nails, etc.) from walls, ceiling, and both sides of doors
4. Empty, clean, defrost, and leave the Housing refrigerator(s) unplugged and open (do not use sharp objects to pry ice out of the freezer)
5. Ensure your room has all furniture in your room/assembled and return it to its move-in layout including bedheight (view move-in room layouts on your hall’s page under “room layouts”)
6. Clean and sweep/mop or vacuum your room (do not sweep dirt into the hallway) and leave closets/drawers open
7. Close windows, open drapes or blinds, turn off your lights, lock your door
8. Take your bike with you when you leave
   • Bikes left for more than 72 hours are considered abandoned, including at the Elm Drive bike shelter.
   • Abandoned bikes are subject to being impounded beginning immediately after move-out.
   • See the Transportation Services website for more information on bike impoundment. We are not responsible for abandoned bicycles left on bike racks.
9. Check your mailbox and/or collect any packages from your hall desk
10. Update your mailing address to your summer location in your student center at my.wisc.edu
11. Return your room key to your hall desk or key drop box
    • All residents must return their room keys before leaving. Unreturned keys will require a lock change and a $75 charge.
    • Remove key chains or rings from keys
    • Return your room key directly to your hall’s desk staff
      — OR —
    • Place your room key in the black key drop box on the counter at your hall’s desk (at Holt, the dropbox is outside the west entrance, and at Carson’s it is outside the lower entrance door)

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Recycling & Donations

Did you know that over 90% of belongings in your room can be recycled or donated? Please recycle or donate as many of your belongings as possible at a recycling location near you. Only items that do not fit in the below categories should go in landfill containers. Know before you throw, ask a recycling site volunteer if you have questions. Badgers live sustainably!

Outdoor Recycling & Donation Areas

Sort items in the recycling bins in your room and empty them in your nearest outdoor trash/recycling area.

• Carpet: foam mattresses, cushions, pillows, rugs, items with foam stuffing
• Donations: clothes, shoes, furniture, gently used futons, working computer equipment/microwaves, small working appliances
• E-Waste: broken electronics, lamps, microwaves, TVs, small refrigerators, DVD players
• Metal: futon frames, metal lamps
• Lightbulbs
• Mixed Paper: all paper and cardboard
• Cans, Bottles, and Glass: empty before recycling
• Compost: all food waste
• Trash: take all trash outside to the dumpster

Near Hall Desks

• Books, School Supplies, and Food
  • No frozen and/or perishable food
• Plastic Bags

Recycling & Donation Locations

• Southeast: Chadbourne, Ogg, Sellery, Smith, Witte
• Lakeshore: Dejope, Holt, Leopold, Tripp Circle, Waters

Be a Recycling Volunteer

Want to help direct students and their families on how to recycle during move-out? Check out the volunteer flier and if you are able, sign-up to staff one of the sites.

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Summer Term Housing

For students taking UW-Madison Summer Term courses, housing is available in Kronshage, Humphrey, and Jorns Residence Halls for all summer term sessions. Plus, the Summer Housing Boost Program can help students cover the cost of living in the residence halls over the summer.

Learn more about Summer Term Housing

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Address Changes

Use MyUW to change your mailing address for the summer and fall. Your mail will then automatically be sent to this new address. If you want newspapers and magazines forwarded, you must send a change of address to the publisher. If your mailing address is not updated after you move out, any mail or packages sent to the residence halls will be returned to the sender.

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Rental References

If you would like to use University Housing as a rental reference, leasing agents can send their housing verification questionnaire to the UW Housing Cashier’s Office inbox.

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Wiscard Account Balances

We encourage you to closely monitor your Wiscard balance as the end of the semester approaches. Additional information about your Wiscard, including what happens to the balance in your account at the end of the school year and information about how to close your account is available on the Wiscard FAQs page.

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Quiet Hours

All residence halls will have 24-hour quiet hours starting no later than Friday, May 6 at 12 a.m. Overnight guests are not permitted in the residence halls during 24-hour quiet hours.

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Desk Hours

Hall desks will remain open for regular hours until Saturday, May 14. Remember to forward all your mail and packages to your summer address and cancel and newspaper and magazine subscriptions.

• Sunday, May 8: last day of Info Lab equipment checkout
• Wednesday, May 11: all Info Lab equipment due back to desks
• Sunday, May 15: desks open 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Dining

Most dining locations will close for the academic year after Friday, May 13.

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