Welcome to University Residence Halls! Whether you’re arriving on campus for the very first time with a van full of boxes, packing up for the of the school year, or simply planning your trip home for a break, we work to make your experience as convenient as possible. Watch this page for parking/traffic info, dining options, desk hours, check-in/out details, and more for each of the major parts of the school year. Full details are posted in the weeks prior to each period when the information becomes available.
Fall Move-In
August 29 – September 1, 2022
A specific move-in date and time between August 29 – September 1, 2022 will be assigned to each resident when they receive their room assignment in mid-June. Assigned days/times allow us to spread out activity evenly to ensure available resources and parking. When possible, we encourage students and families to wait on making travel plans until they have their assigned move-in date and time. Additional information about fall move-in will be available in summer 2022.
Fall Break
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. Additional information about fall break will be available in October 2022.
Winter Break
December 23, 2022 – January 23, 2023
Unless signed up for winter break housing, students should vacate their rooms within 24 hours of their last exam or by Noon on Friday, December 23, 2022. All University Residence Halls will close during winter break for residents not signed up for winter break housing. Additional information about winter break will be available in November 2022.
Spring Move-In
January 21 & 22, 2023
Unless signed-up for winter break housing, all residence halls will open for the spring semester on January 21 & 22, 2023. Additional information about spring move-in will be available in January 2023.
Spring Break
March 11 – 19, 2023
All University Residence Halls will remain open through spring break without charge for residents who choose to remain on campus. Additional information about spring break will be available in February 2023.
Spring Move-Out
May 6 – 14, 2023
All University Residence Halls will close for the spring semester on May 14, 2023. Students should vacate their rooms within 24 hours of their last exam or by Noon on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Additional information about spring move out will be published in April 2023.
Spring Move-Out
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.
All Halls Close Sunday, May 15
We ask that you vacate your room within 24 hours of your last final exam. Those staying until May 15 must move out by 12 p.m.
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.
- 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)
- Retrieve items placed in kitchen areas, empty and clean/wipe down waste bins, recycling bins, and drawers
- Remove all items (tape, stickers, poster putty, nails, etc.) from walls, ceiling, and both sides of doors
- Empty, clean, defrost, and leave the Housing refrigerator(s) unplugged and open (do not use sharp objects to pry ice out of the freezer)
- 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”)
- Clean and sweep/mop or vacuum your room (do not sweep dirt into the hallway) and leave closets/drawers open
- Close windows, open drapes or blinds, turn off your lights, lock your door
- 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.
- Check your mailbox and/or collect any packages from your hall desk
- Update your mailing address to your summer location in your student center at my.wisc.edu
- 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)
Parking
Traffic will be busy around the residence halls due to spring move out from May 7 – 15, 2022. UW-Madison Transportation Services will allow short term pick-up and drop-off for residents and their families in areas around the residence halls. 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. 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.
- 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.
Note: storage pods/containers are not allowed to be delivered to campus without a permit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Convenient Storage and Pickup
If you need summer storage, Lazybones is an authorized service provider affiliated with UW-Madison offering storage and shipping with packing boxes, pick-up from your room, and delivery. Lazybones can store your possessions for the summer and deliver them to your new address in the fall, even before you arrive. To use the Lazybones service, sign-up online, email wecare@mylazybones.com, or call 877-215-2105.
Dining
Most dining locations will close for the academic year after Friday, May 13.
wdt_ID | Neighborhood | Location | Friday, 5/13 | Saturday, May 14 | Sunday, 5/15 |
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1 | Lakeshore | Four Lakes Market | |||
2 | Lakeshore | Flamingo Run @ Dejope | 10am - 10pm | Closed | Closed |
3 | Lakeshore | Bean & Creamery @ Dejope | 7am - 4pm | Closed | Closed |
4 | Lakeshore | Carson's Market | 11am - 8pm | Closed | Closed |
7 | Lakeshore | Liz's Market | 11:15am - 7:30pm | Closed | Closed |
9 | Southeast | Gordon Avenue Market | 9am - 9pm | 9am - 9pm | 7am - 9pm |
10 | Southeast | Southeast Cafe @ Gordon | Closed | Closed | Closed |
12 | Southeast | Flamingo Run @ Gordon | 8am - 10pm | Closed | Closed |
14 | Southeast | Rheta's Market | Closed | Closed | |
15 | Southeast | Flamingo Run @ Rheta's | 9:30am - 11pm | Closed | Closed |
16 | Southeast | Starbucks @ Smith | 7am - 7pm | 7am - 7pm | 7am - 7pm |
17 | Southeast | Lowell Market | Closed | Closed |
Fall Move-In (2020)
August 25-31, 2020
Dates for fall 2020 move-in will be August 25 – 31, 2020. Members of a few approved student groups may receive an earlier move-in date. Specific move-in dates and times are shared with students via email and in My UW Housing.
Requirements
To help prepare for a smooth move-in experience, please partner with us to share the responsibility of keeping our campus healthy and safe. Residents are allowed to bring up to two helpers during move-in. All individuals will need to wear face coverings during the process and maintain physical distancing from other residents and their helpers. If residents or potential helpers are currently quarantined for COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms, they should not come to campus until medically cleared.
Schedule a Testing Appointment
Residents are required to be tested for COVID-19 on their move-in day, even if they have previously tested positive. Follow these directions to schedule your move-in day testing appointment in MyUHS at the Holt (lakeshore neighborhood) or Ogg (southeast neighborhood) testing locations before you come to campus.
Note: if you are unable to find an appointment at your preferred time, please check back the following day.
If you have previously tested positive for COVID-19, follow these steps to submit a prior test result. Surveillance testing will begin on September 2.
What to Bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Printed parking permit (available to download in the “Move-In” section of My UW Housing)
- Cell phone
- Face coverings (required for you and all helpers)
- Bedsheets (twin XL, twin with extra deep corners, or jersey sheets)
- Blankets and pillows
- Water
- Rubber mallet (to assist with lofting)
- See what furnishings are provided and what Bucky would bring for a full list of items to bring and items that are not allowed
Request a Wiscard
Enrolled students at UW-Madison are required to get a Wiscard (the official UW-Madison photo ID) that will allow you to access your residence hall, pay for items at our dining markets and convenience stores, and use other campus services. Check your preferred email address listed in MyUW for an invitation to request your Wiscard. If you have questions or didn’t receive an email, contact the Wiscard Office directly.
Important Note: requests must be received two business days before your move-in day to ensure cards are ready before move-in. You will be given your Wiscard during move-in at no cost after presenting a valid government-issued photo ID.
On Your Move-In Day
If able, residents should print their individualized parking permit (available to download in the “Move-In” section of My UW Housing) before their assigned move-in day. Around 6:00 AM CT on your assigned move-in day you’ll receive a reminder text to the cell phone number listed in MyUW with directions.
Parking & Arrival
Entries and parking for each residence hall community can be viewed on the below map.
Check-In
After parking at your residence hall, reply to the reminder text and inform us of your arrival. Include a short description of your vehicle (e.g. make, model, and color). Staff will come to scan your printed parking permit, verify your identity, and check you in. You’ll be given your room key, Wiscard, a moving cart to borrow for transporting belongings, and a bag of giveaway items.
Note: if arriving by taxi, bus, residents should go to their hall desk to check-in and do not need a parking permit.
Move In
You’ll have 90 minutes to move in from the start of your assigned move-in time (3:00 PM). After 90 minutes, you must move your car. Long-term parking will not be available on campus during move-in but City of Madison parking ramps are available. Moving carts must be returned upon completion of move-in. Carts will be disinfected between move-in shifts.
- In-room guide (PDF)
Note: while our move-in time slots are two hours, Housing staff need the extra 30 minutes to clean, reset, and empty unloading lots.
Set Up Your Room
Beds will be set at half lofting height (except in Sellery and Waters Residence Halls, where beds will be unlofted). Staff will not be available to assist with lofting during move-in. Residents can request lofting assistance via a maintenance request after move-in.
Note: in Sellery and Waters, additional lofting pins are available at the hall desk.
Remove Trash & Recycling
To minimize touch-points, all trash and recycling is your responsibility to remove from your residence hall. Trash/recycling rooms will not be available on your floor.
Get Tested
A QR code will be sent to your phone before your appointment which you’ll need to have ready to present when you arrive. Wear a face covering and maintain a six-foot distance from others while in line. Signs will designate the entrance to the testing location when you arrive for your appointment.
- Your QR code will be scanned and you’ll be given a test kit with instructions to obtain a self-collected nasal specimen
- University Health Services (UHS) staff will scan the label on your test kit and observe while you perform the self-swab in a designated area
- Replace your face covering, use hand sanitizer, and proceed to the exit
- You’ll receive results via a MyUHS secure message within 72 hours — make sure to add your cell phone number in MyUHS to receive text message notifications
Dining
We’ve made changes to this year’s operations to keep everyone safe and healthy:
- All food will be served to go. There will be no in-house dining.
- There will be a variety of grab and go items, breakfast foods, prepackaged salads and sandwiches, and hot food offerings for you to select from. Self-service areas of the market (such as salad bars, soup bars, etc.) are closed.
- All food will be served in disposable/compostable to-go containers as will dinnerware.
- A variety of bottled beverages are available in cases. All self-serve beverage dispensers are closed.
- Access to dining locations will be limited to Housing staff and residents only.
- Only a limited number of people will be allowed in the marketplace at once.
Please remember to practice good physical distancing as well when in the markets to ensure the health of yourself and others.
Southeast Dining Location Hours
wdt_ID | Dining Location | Dining Venue | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gordon Avenue Market | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 9 AM - 9 PM | 9 AM - 9 PM | |
2 | Late Night | 5 PM - 9 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM | 5 PM - 9 PM | |
3 | Flamingo Run | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | |
4 | Southeast Cafe | 7 AM - 6 PM | 7 AM - 6 PM | 7 AM - 6 PM | 7 AM - 6 PM | 7 AM - 6 PM | 8 AM - 6 PM | 8 AM - 6 PM | |
5 | Lowell Market* | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED | |
6 | Rheta's Market* | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | 7:30 AM - 8 PM | CLOSED | 11 AM - 8 PM | |
7 | Flamingo Run | 9:30 AM - 11 PM | 9:30 AM - 11 PM | 9:30 AM - 11 PM | 9:30 AM - 11 PM | 9:30 AM - 11 PM | 9:30 AM - 11 PM | 9:30 AM - 11 PM | |
8 | Starbucks | 7 AM - 7 PM | 7 AM - 7 PM | 7 AM - 7 PM | 7 AM - 7 PM | 7 AM - 7 PM | 7 AM - 7 PM | 7 AM - 7 PM |
Lakeshore Dining Location Hours
wdt_ID | Dining Location | Dining Venue | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Four Lakes Market | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 9 AM - 9 PM | 9 AM - 9 PM | |
2 | Flamingo Run | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | 10 AM - 10 PM | |
3 | Bean & Creamery | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 7 AM - 9 PM | 9 AM - 9 PM | 9 AM - 9 PM | |
4 | Carson's Market | 11 AM - 8 PM | 11 AM - 8 PM | 11 AM - 8 PM | 11 AM - 8 PM | 11 AM - 8 PM | CLOSED | CLOSED | |
5 | Liz's Market | 11 AM - 7:30 PM | 11 AM - 7:30 PM | 11 AM - 7:30 PM | 11 AM - 7:30 PM | 11 AM - 7:30 PM | 11:15 AM - 7 PM | 11:15 AM - 7 PM |
Desk Information
Your hall desk is where you can check your mailbox, pick-up packages, check out vacuums, and more. Desk staff can also answer questions, 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 an iOS or Android device on campus by downloading the Charter U app.
How to Connect to the Internet
- Enable wi-fi on your computer or mobile device
- Select “UWNet” from the list of available networks
- Open a web browser — it will redirect to the UWNet registration page
- 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, maps, and many other resources for you to use anywhere.
Spring Break (2022)
March 11 – 19, 2023
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).
Parking
Traffic will be busy around the residence halls due to spring break. UW-Madison Transportation Services will allow short term pick-up (March 11 – 13) and drop-off (March 18 – 20) for residents and their families in areas around the residence halls. 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 Routes
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.
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.
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.
Desks
Campus and US mail delivery will continue over spring break. Desk hours will be limited.
wdt_ID | Date | Carson Gulley Center | Chadbourne | Dejope | Frank Holt Center | Lowell | Ogg | Sellery | Smith | Waters | Witte |
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33 | Friday, 3/11 | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm |
34 | Saturday, 3/12 – Saturday, 3/19 | 10am – 1pm | 1:30 – 4:30pm | 10am – 1pm | 1:30 – 4:30pm | 10am – 1pm | 1:30 – 4:30pm | 1:30 – 4:30pm | 10am – 1pm | 1:30 – 4:30pm | 10am – 1pm |
All desks will return to regular academic year hours on Monday, March 21.
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.
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.
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.
Dining
Hours for spring break are listed below. Dining locations will resume regular semester hours on Monday, March 21.
wdt_ID | Location | Venue | March 12-19 | March 20 |
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5 | Carson's Market | CLOSED | CLOSED | |
6 | Four Lakes Market | Brunch: 9 am - 2 pm, Dinner: 4 pm - 7 pm | Brunch: 9 am - 2 pm, Dinner: 4 pm - 8 pm | |
7 | Flamingo Run | 10 am - 7 pm | 10 am - 10 pm | |
8 | Bean & Creamery | 7 am - 2 pm | 9 am - 4 pm | |
9 | Gordon Ave. Market | Brunch: 9 am - 2 pm, Dinner: 4 pm - 7 pm | Brunch: 9 am - 2 pm, Dinner: 4 pm - 8 pm | |
10 | Flamingo Run | 10 am - 7 pm | 8 am - 10 pm | |
11 | Southeast Cafe | CLOSED | CLOSED | |
12 | Liz's Market | CLOSED | 11:15 am - 7 pm | |
13 | Lowell Market | CLOSED | CLOSED | |
14 | Rheta's Market | CLOSED | Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm, Dinner: 5 pm - 8 pm | |
15 | Flamingo Run | CLOSED | 9:30 am - 11 pm | |
16 | Starbucks | 7 am - 2 pm | 7 am - 7 pm |
Winter Break 2021
December 24, 2021 – January 24, 2022
All residents must log in to My UW Housing and let us know their plans for the end of the fall semester by choosing “End of Semester Plans”.
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.
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.
Office Closures
All UW-Madison and University Housing offices will be closed on Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring Move-In (2020-21)
January 20–24, 2021
All University Residence Halls will re-open before spring semester classes begin. the spring semester starting on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, and residents must sign-up for a move-in day and time in early-January in My UW Housing to ensure physical distancing and available parking. Move-in dates will be available from January 20–24 from 8am–7pm.
Policies & Expectations
In order to limit potential exposures to COVID-19 during move-in:
- Only one guest is allowed to assist
- Note: guests are not required or able to be tested for COVID-19 at campus testing sites
- Face coverings will be required to be worn at all times
- Physical distancing must be maintained at all times
Getting to Your Check-In Location
Check-in locations for each residence hall can be viewed on our spring move-in map.
Unloading & Parking
After arriving near your residence hall, you’ll have 20 minutes to unload. After unloading, vehicles will need to be moved to the nearest paid ramp or mobile visitor stall to ensure the next round of residents moving in have space to unload.
Roommate Arrivals
Roommates will not be allowed to move in on the same day. This allows contact to be limited with each other before a first COVID-19 test/result and possibly avoiding having to quarantine.
Spring Testing
Residents will be required to test for COVID-19 upon arrival by using the Safer Badgers app to check wait times and visiting the test site that works best for them. Safer Badgers will also tell residents when they need to complete their next test to stay in compliance. Residents should primarily get tested at one of the Housing testing sites (Holt Center or Ogg Residence Hall) if they are moving in on a weekday. Other campus testing sites can be used if a resident is moving in at night or on the weekend.
After arriving, residents should restrict their movement to essential activities until they complete two negative on-campus tests. This means residents should:
- Stay in their room as much as possible
- Only take part in required academic and work activities
- Stay away from gatherings with people other than their roommate
Other than certain approved exceptions*, residents will be required to test every 72 hours throughout the semester.
*Students who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 are exempted from engaging in testing for 90 days after a positive test. After the 90-day period ends, students must follow campus testing procedures. If a student was tested off campus before the spring semester, they must submit proof of a positive test, including the lab result and the result interpretation via the Safer Badgers app for assessment. Students who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are still required to follow the testing process at this time. The vaccine efficacy rate is not 100%, which can result in some who are vaccinated contracting and transmitting the virus.
Desk Hours
Hall desks will be open on all move-in days. Desks will return to regular hours on January 25.
Dining Hours
Dining locations will be open only to Housing residents and staff. All locations will be open for limited hours starting on January 18 and will return to their regular hours on January 24.
wdt_ID | Location | Venue | 5/1 & 5/2 | 5/3 - 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 |
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1 | Carson's Market | Delivery through Starship Only | 11 am - 7:30 pm | 11 am - 7:30 pm | 11 am -3:00 pm | CLOSED |
2 | Four Lakes Market | 9 am - 9 pm | 7 am - 9 pm | 7 am - 8 pm | CLOSED | |
3 | Flamingo Run | 5/1 - 10 am - 1 am, 5/2 - 10 am - 12 am | 10 am - 12 am | 10 am - 8 pm | CLOSED | |
4 | Bean & Creamery | 9 am - 10 pm | 7 am - 10 pm | 7 am - 8 pm | CLOSED | |
5 | Gordon Avenue Market | 9 am - 9pm | 7 am - 9 pm | 7 am - 8 pm | CLOSED | |
6 | Flamingo Run | 5/1 - 10 am - 1 am, 5/2 - 10 am - 12 am | 10 am - 12 Am | 10 am - 8 pm | CLOSED | |
7 | Southeast Cafe | 8 am - 8 pm | 7 am - 8 pm | 7 am - 8 pm | CLOSED | |
8 | Late Night | 5 pm - 10 pm | 5 pm - 10 pm | 5 pm - 10 pm | 5 pm - 10 pm | |
9 | Liz's Market | 11:15 am - 7 pm | 7 am - 7:30 pm | 7 am - 1:30 pm | CLOSED | |
12 | Starbucks | 7 am - 7 pm | 7 am - 7 pm | 7 am - 7 pm | 7 am - 3 pm |
Spring Move-In (2021-22)
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.
Check-In For New Residents
New students moving into the University Residence Halls in spring should check-in at their hall’s assigned hall desk. All hall desks will resume academic year hours on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
Previous Residents Move-Out
We will be offering dates in August for previous 2019-20 residents who have not yet been able to remove their packed belongings from storage. Students will receive an email with a move-out signup link to select a specific day and time during these dates.
Storage & Shipping
If students were unable to move out their personal items in the spring, their items were professionally packed and stored in a clean, secure area within the residence halls. University Housing will not charge residents for this packing and storage service. Boxes are labeled clearly with the Hall Name, House Name, and Room Number. Please note, all items in a room were boxed up together, so students may need to sort through items if their roommate’s belongings were also in the room.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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When can I come and move my belongings out?
Students with belongings to pick up will receive an email to sign up for a specific day and time during August. Links to the signups for each specific hall are in the expanding menu above.
Can my roommate or friend pick up my belongings for me?
Yes. If you need someone else to pick-up your items, sign-up for a time slot under your name. In the comments sections of that reservation add the name of the individual who will be moving your items on your behalf. Then, send an email to reslife@housing.wisc.edu for approval.
What happens if I unable to retrieve my belongings before September?
Please contact us at reslife@housing.wisc.edu, and we will work out arrangements with you.
Can I leave my belongings in my room until next year if I am in the same room?
No. You are unable to leave your items in the same room for next year. A contracted professional moving company has boxed and stored belongings for those who were not yet able to move out their items.
Where do I turn in my key?
Students should check out at the front desk or drop of their key to the key drop box at the desk.
Will I get reimbursed if you break or lose my belongings?
UW-Madison, as an agency of the State of Wisconsin, is insured by the State against losses resulting from the negligence of State employees. If your property is damaged as a result of negligence by a UW-Madison employee, you may file a claim for reimbursement with UW-Madison’s Risk Management Department.
What happens with my mail?
We are continuing to accept mail and packages at this time and are forwarding them to your active address in MyUW. Make sure this mailing address is updated. Additionally, please make sure to change your address on any online retailer you use frequently.
What about my bike and moped?
UW-Madison Transportation Services has stated that no bicycles or mopeds will be impounded at this time. They will extend the “abandoned” date through an undetermined date in the summer. More information will be provided on the process when normal campus activities resume.