An aerial view of the Lakeshore Neighborhood at sunset

Residence Halls

"My residence hall experience at University Housing has been transformative, offering a vibrant community where I've forged lifelong friendships and thrived academically. Living on-campus has not only provided convenience and support but has truly enriched my college journey in countless ways."

Sophie D., Adams Residence Hall

Our Neighborhoods

Our residence halls are spread across two distinct neighborhoods on different corners of campus. The Lakeshore Neighborhood is nestled against the beautiful Lake Mendota, offering residents the most inexpensive lakefront property they will ever live on. The Southeast Neighborhood stands near the downtown area of campus, comprised of more high-rise buildings and less green space. Both neighborhoods are close to classes, major bus routes, libraries and many other campus resources. Regardless of where you live, you’ll find the same Badger experience and plenty of options for your new on-campus home.

Lakeshore Neighborhood

An aerial view of the Lakeshore Neighborhood

The beautiful Lakeshore neighborhood offers a ton of recreational opportunities and all the fun without the downtown noise. Its residence halls are a mix of modern designs and historic charm, with some of the most breathtaking lake views you’ve ever seen. Lakeshore is close to Ebling and Steenbock libraries and the Engineering campus, and is just a five-minute walk from “jumping around” at Camp Randall. Fitness-minded students can work out at the beautiful new Bakke Center and take advantage of tennis, basketball, volleyball and rec fields right outside their door. Lakeshore residents can even study outside in a hammock or snowshoe on frozen Lake Mendota. For easy access to shops and restaurants, Lakeshore is only a ten-minute bus ride from State Street and the Hilldale Shopping Center.

Residence Halls: Adams, Bradley, Cole, Dejope, Humphrey, Jorns, Kronshage, Leopold, Phillips, Slichter, Sullivan, Tripp, Waters

Dining Locations: Carson’s, Four Lakes, Liz’s

Recreational Space: Tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, sand volleyball

Athletic Facility: Bakke Recreation Center

Union: Union South

Shopping: Hilldale Shopping Mall

Sports Venue: Camp Randall Stadium

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Southeast Neighborhood

An aerial view of the Southeast Neighborhood

The Southeast neighborhood is located near the downtown Madison area, surrounded by busy streets and high-rise apartments. Its residence halls are mostly larger, denser buildings in a variety of layouts. The Southeast neighborhood is equidistant to both student unions and near College and Memorial libraries, which offer quiet places to study. Want to be a member of the “Grateful Red” or the “Crease Creatures?” Witte Hall is located across the street from the Kohl Center, so you’ll only be a short walk away from Badgers basketball and hockey games. The area also offers volleyball courts, basketball courts, and the Nicholas Recreation Center (“The Nick”) for exercise, plus a Starbucks in Smith Hall and nearby access to State Street for shops and restaurants.

Residence Halls: Barnard, Chadbourne, Lowell, Merit, Ogg, Sellery, Smith, Witte

Dining Locations: Gordon Avenue, Lowell, Rheta’s

Recreational Space: Basketball courts, sand volleyball

Athletic Facility: Nicholas Recreation Center (The Nick)

Union: Memorial Union

Shopping: State Street

Sports Venue: Kohl Center

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Compare Buildings

Residence Hall Communities # of Residents Assignment Pattern Bathrooms Shared By Room Types Gender Inclusive Options Available Carpet in Resident Rooms A/C Price Range
wdt_ID Residence Hall Communities # of Residents Assignment Pattern Bathrooms Shared By Room Types Gender Inclusive Options Available Carpet in Resident Rooms A/C Price Range
1 Adams 247 Mixed coed floors Floor Singles
Doubles
Triples
No No Hallways/common areas Mid
2 Barnard 139 Mixed coed floors Floor wing Singles
Doubles
Triples
No No Hallways/common areas Mid
3 Bradley Bradley Learning Community (entire hall) 246 Mixed coed floors Floor wing Doubles
Quads
No Yes Hallways/common areas Low
4 Cole BioHouse Learning Community (part of) 237 Mixed coed floors Floor Doubles
Triples
Quads
No Yes Hallways/common areas Low
5 Chadbourne Chadbourne Residential College (entire hall)
Pathway Theme Community (part of)
580 Mixed coed floors Floor wing Doubles
Quads
No Yes Entire building Mid
8 Dejope 589 Mixed coed floors Cluster of 5-6 rooms Doubles
Triples
Quads
Yes Yes Entire building High
9 Humphrey 76 Single sex floors Floor Doubles No Yes Hallways/common areas Low
10 Jorns 76 Single sex floors Floor Doubles
Quads
No Yes Hallways/common areas Low
11 Kronshage International Learning Community (Conover & Showerman Houses) 608 Single sex floors Floor Doubles
Quads
No Yes Hallways/common areas Low
12 Leopold GreenHouse Learning Community (part of) 213 Mixed coed floors Cluster of 4-5 rooms Doubles*
Triples
Quads
No Yes Entire building High
13 Lowell Gender Inclusive Theme Community (part of) 321 Mixed coed floors Room Singles*
Doubles
Triples
Yes Yes Entire building High
14 Merit 68 Mixed coed floors Room or cluster of six rooms Singles
Doubles
Triples
No Yes Entire building High
15 Ogg Business Connect (part of) 863 Coed clusters Clusters of 4 rooms Doubles*
Triples
Quads
No Yes Entire building High
16 Phillips Open House Learning Community (part of) 141 Mixed coed floors Room Doubles Yes Yes Entire building High
17 Sellery StartUp Learning Community (part of)
The Studio (part of)
1,329 Mixed coed floors Floor wing Singles*
Doubles
Triples
Quads
Yes Yes Entire building Mid
18 Slichter 200 Coed by wing Floor wing Doubles No Yes Hallways/common areas Low
19 Smith Indigenous (NDGNS) Theme Community (part of) 576 Coed by cluster Cluster of 3-4 rooms Singles*
Doubles*
Triples
Yes Yes Entire building High
20 Sullivan 252 Mixed coed floors Floor wing Doubles
Quads
No Yes Hallways/common areas Low
21 Tripp 258 Mixed coed floors Floor Singles
Doubles
Triples
No No Hallways/common areas Mid
22 Waters Women in Science & Engineering Learning Community (part of) 498 Coed by wing Floor wing Singles*
Doubles
Yes Yes Hallways/common areas Mid
23 Witte Essence Theme Community (part of one floor)
Multicultural Learning Community (one floor)
1,326 Mixed coed floors Floor wing Doubles
Quads
Yes Yes Entire building Mid

*These room types are very limited in number and may not be available to new students in their preference options.

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