Moving & Breaks

August 31 & September 1, 2019

Move-in days for fall 2019 are Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2019. Residents are assigned to one of these days in My UW Housing based on the residence hall they are assigned to in June, so we recommend waiting to make travel plans until after June. Some residents will be required to move-in a few days earlier if they will be a Housing employee or part of specific approved groups so that they can participate in required trainings or orientation activities. Students in those groups will be notified by Housing in the summer if they have an earlier move-in date.

Steps for a Successful Move-In Day

1. Drive to the unloading area for your hall and park your car
2. If you are a Housing student employee arriving on 8/27, go to a HR check-in station to complete paperwork (still looking for a job — apply here!)
3. Bring your Wiscard to your hall’s check-in location to get your room key (signs and volunteers will direct you to your assigned check-in location)
4. Get a cart and load your belongings (staff are on-hand to help — consider taking any rugs or furniture first for easier setup)
5. Take your items to your room (this may take multiple trips)
6. Move your car to long-term parking (please do so within an hour of parking)
7. Return to your room to unpack and set up (say “hi” to your House Fellow when you see them on your floor)

What to Bring

• Cell phone – land line phone service is not provided in your room
• Bed sheets (twin XL, twin with extra deep corners, or jersey sheets), blankets and pillows
• See our room furnishings page for a full list of items to bring and items that are not allowed

Be a Badger Buddy

Badger Buddies are volunteers that welcome incoming students to UW-Madison. They help move residents into the halls as well as encourage involvement in Wisconsin Welcome activities. Badger Buddy opportunities are open to incoming first-year students, continuing students, student organizations, and professional staff. Being a Badger Buddy is a great way to kick-start or continue your leadership involvement on campus and welcome new Badgers to campus. Plus, you’ll get to move in early and you’ll get a free t-shirt too!

• New or Continuing Residents: Apply in My UW Housing by Thursday, August 8
• Not living on-campus: Email volunteer@housing.wisc.edu for more information by Thursday, August 8

Parking

Directions and parking information varies for each residence hall.

Wiscard

All registered students at UW-Madison are entitled to a Wiscard (the official UW-Madison photo ID). Your Wiscard allows you to get a bus pass and to access other campus services. To get your Wiscard, you must present a form of identification (e.g. a valid driver’s license or passport). Newly admitted students may receive their initial card at no cost upon verification of enrollment by Wiscard office staff.

Desk Information

Your hall desk is where you will first check-in and get your room key. It’s also where you can check your mailbox, pick-up packages, check out laptops, games, movies, and more. Desk staff can also answer questions, help you sign-up for hall events, resolve room key or Wiscard issues, or provide info about campus or local areas.

Internet & TV

UWNet Internet service is available in all rooms and residence hall common areas, including floor dens and main lounges. High-definition cable TV service is also available in residence hall rooms. To connect your TV, you will need a coaxial video cable. In addition, TV can be watched on a iOS or Android device on campus by downloading the Charter U app.

How to Connect to the Internet

1. Enable wi-fi on your computer or mobile device
2. Select “UWNet” from the list of available networks
3. Open a web browser — it will redirect to the UWNet registration page
4. Enter your campus-assigned NetID and password and click “Log-in”

Construction Projects

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

Renter’s Insurance

We strongly recommend you obtain insurance for your personal items and liability. You will be held financially liable for damage as a result of negligence on your part. Be sure to have adequate coverage for fire and water damage.

• Check to see if you are already covered on your family’s homeowners insurance
• Ask your family about adding a rider onto existing insurance policies
• Obtain your own policy

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.