835 W. Dayton Street | Madison, WI 53706-1702 | Map
615 residents | Coed clusters of rooms | Double and triple rooms
Opened 2007 | Named after Frederic A. Ogg
Ogg Residence Hall, located across the street from Gordon Avenue Market (one of five dining markets on campus) offers air-conditioned rooms featuring spacious walk-in closets. Each floor in the building has at least two lounge spaces and a kitchen for resident use. Ogg also offers many academic resources including two classrooms, a Technology Learning Center (TLC), and Cross College Advising Services (CCAS)on the first floor of the building.
Ogg is also home to two learning communities that provide residents with a number of opportunities to get more involved in academics and extracurricular activities:
- Business Connect is an exciting community designed specifically for first-year direct admits to the School of Business. Live among motivated fellow Business majors with similar interests and classes in a supportive environment, conveniently located near the School of Business.
- The Studio is a creative arts community that encourages students who are passionate about dance, theatre, art, literature, film, fashion, music, and design to augment their core studies through experimentation and collaboration
Residents of Ogg are also encouraged to join TOGGA (The OGG Hall Association), which offers many leadership opportunities and programs aimed at getting you connected with friends and helping you succeed in college.
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Building Features
- Nearest Dining: Gordon Avenue Market
- Computer Lab: First Floor
- Classroom: First Floor
- Academic Advising: First Floor
- Hall Desk: First Floor
- Kitchen: Attached to Lounges on Each Resident Floor
- Laundry: First Floor
- Music Practice Room: Lower Level
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Room Rate: High
- Neighborhood: Southeast
- Bathrooms Shared By: Cluster of Four Rooms
Dimensions
- Doubles: ~ 14′ x 11′ 11″
- Triples: ~ 26′ x 12′ 10″
- 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
- Ogg Hall Overview (PDF)
- Ogg Floor Plan (PDF)
- Ogg Lofting Guide (PDF)
- Ogg Heating Guide (PDF)
Events in Ogg 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:
- Devil’s Lake Trip
- Pajama Jam
- TOGGA (The Ogg Association) Party
- Chit Chat Chocolate
- Brewers Game Trip
- Trivia Nights
- Adventure Nights
- Backyard Barbecue
Find Out More
Communities in Ogg
Business Connect
(One floor of Ogg Residence Hall)
Live among fellow first-year direct admits to the School of Business, sharing similar interests and classes in a supportive environment.

The Studio
(One floor of Ogg Residence Hall)
Create, innovate, and bring your imagination to life by exploring the creative process among fellow artists, dancers, musicians, actors, directors, engineers, computer scientists, and designers.

Room Types
Double
- Features: Walk-in closet, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: 14′ x 11′ 11″ (rooms vary in size)
Triple
- Features: three beds, three bookcases, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators
- Typical Dimensions: 26′ x 12′ 10″ (rooms vary in size)
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
Double (2017)
Please note: this virtual tour was photographed before all rooms in Ogg had carpeting installed.
Double (2016)
Please note: this virtual tour was photographed before all rooms in Ogg had carpeting installed.