Phillips will experience some changes that could impact your level of interest in living there. Starting January 2024, Phillips will begin to undergo a renovation project impacting primarily the first and second floors of the building. Housing will work to mitigate disruption as much as possible, but residents will experience increased noise activity.
1950 Willow Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1132 | Map
141 residents | Mixed coed floors | Single and doubles with bathrooms
Gender inclusive room options available
Opened 1959 | Named after Vel Phillips
Phillips Residence Hall boasts some of the best lake views on campus and is a great place to live for first-year and continuing students alike. The residence hall is a favorite among many students because each resident room has its own private bathroom attached (even though you have to clean it on your own, it’s totally worth it) as well as carpeting and air conditioning. Phillips has a warm, home-like atmosphere on the interior that you are sure to love. It also has a number of common spaces on each floor that residents use for studying and socializing. The building is also home to Open House, University Housing’s Gender Learning Community.
Are you considering majoring in nursing, pharmacy, or one of the life sciences? If so, you’ll love Phillips’ proximity to classrooms. Residents of Phillips also have easy access to Four Lakes Market (one of six dining markets on campus) in Dejope Residence Hall. While Phillips might appear to be on the outskirts of campus, it is near many major bus lines and the Lakeshore Path, which are both quick ways to get to the Southeast Neighborhood.
Features
- Nearest Dining: Four Lakes Market
- Classroom: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
- Academic Advising: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
- Hall Desk: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
- Kitchen: Lower Level
- Laundry: Third and Fourth Floors
- Music Practice Room: Lower Level
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Room Rate: High
- Neighborhood: Lakeshore
- Bathrooms Shared By: Room
- Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (two on first and second floor)
- Gender inclusive room options available
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Communities
Open House Learning Community
(One floor of Phillips Residence Hall)
All students are welcome to join and explore the diversity of the human experience through discussions on gender in contemporary media in this inclusive community.
*Room Types
Single with Bath
- Features: closet, bed, bookcase, desk, desk chair, dresser, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, toilet, and vanity
- Typical Dimensions: 15′ 10″ x 16′ 2″
Double with Bath
- Features: closet, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, two dressers, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, toilet, and vanity
- Typical Dimensions: 15′ 10″ x 16′ 2″
Floor Plans
B: Bathroom | SR: Staff Room | SWB: Single With Bathroom | DWB: Double With Bathroom
Measurements
*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Measurements and dimensions may vary. Due to the variety of residence halls, rooms, furniture, closets, etc. in University Housing, we are unable to provide measurements for all possible situations and items. If the measurement you’re looking for isn’t shown on our website, we are unable to provide it at this time. Measurements for all residence halls can be found on our furnishings page.
Residence Halls Furniture Measurements
Residence Halls Miscellaneous Measurements
Residence Halls Lofting Measurements
Rates
The projected annual rates listed below are per resident and include housing during fall and spring breaks (winter break housing is available for an additional fee). Most new residents are assigned to a double room. Costs are billed by semester, combined with the tuition bill. Students select from one of three dining plan options based on their eating habits and how much they plan to dine on campus. For a full listing of residence hall rates and what is included, visit our Billing & Rates page.
Note: total costs of UW-Madison University Residence Halls room and dining plan rates can be calculated by:
- [Room Rate] + [Dining Plan Rate] = Total Room & Board Costs
| wdt_ID | Dining Plan | 2023-24 Dining Plan Rate / Semester | 2023-24 Dining Plan Rate / Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go10 | 1,925 | 3,850 |
| 2 | Go14 | 2,175 | 4,350 |
| 3 | GoUnlimited | 2,725 | 5,450 |
Photos
*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.
Heating & Cooling
Heating & Cooling
In Phillips, heat is provided via hot water and cooling via chilled water through a radiator near your window. Your room’s temperature can be set from 65 – 75 °F. The convector is centrally controlled and the fan coil unit is controlled by a dial under the hinged door (see photo). The toggle switch should be set to “auto”. The dial can then be turned to the left (counterclockwise) to decrease the temperature or to the right (clockwise) to increase the temperature.
Tips
- Try small adjustments first to avoid
overheating/cooling - Do not push furniture, bedding, or belongings against convectors as this could block airflow
- When in your room during the heating season, open curtains and blinds during the day to allow the sun to warm the room naturally and prevent air from being trapped against the window, and close them at night to decrease drafts — during the cooling season, do the reverse
- Keep doors and windows closed when the heat or air conditioning is on
- Consider using blankets and sweaters instead of turning up the heat
- Open windows slightly for short periods of time to allow outside air to circulate
- When possible, keep the room door open to promote air movement and introduce fresh air
- Take wet clothing or towels to a laundry room to be washed/dried ASAP to reduce moisture
- Run a fan to help circulate air
- Fish tanks, plants, humidifiers, and diffusers can contribute to humidity/moisture levels in your room
