420 N. Park Street | Madison, WI 53706-1406 | Map
580 residents | Mixed coed floors
Double & triple rooms
Opened 1959 | Named after Paul Ansel Chadbourne
All residents of Chadbourne Residence Hall are part of the Chadbourne Residential College, a popular option for both first-year and non-freshman residents that offers updated amenities and lots of gathering space in a great blend of academic and residential life.
Chadbourne is connected to Rheta’s Market (one of six dining markets on campus), which spares residents the walk outside to get food during winter. Its central location and close proximity to a number of major bus lines makes it very convenient for residents of any academic major to get to their classes quickly. Chadbourne also has its own set of academic advisors from Cross-College Advising Services (CCAS) stationed on the first floor of the building and serving its diverse student population in terms of fields of study and academic standing.
Features
- Nearest Dining: Rheta’s Market
- Classroom: First Floor
- Academic Advising: First Floor
- Hall Desk: First Floor
- Kitchen: Attached to Lounges on Each Resident Floor (for 2022-23, only the kitchens on floors 5 and 9 are available, open to all Chadbourne residents)
- Laundry: Lower Level
- Music Practice Room: Lower Level
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Room Rate: Mid
- Neighborhood: Southeast
- Bathrooms Shared By: Floor Wing
- Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (One on Lower Level)
Related Pages
Communities
Chadbourne Residential College (CRC)
(All of Chadbourne Residence Hall)
Get involved in endless opportunities to grow as a student and leader through interpersonal connections and academic and extracurricular engagement in this vibrant community.
Room Types
Double
- Features: Two closets, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, two dressers, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 14′ 3.5″ x 10′ 8″
Triple
- Features: three wardrobes, three beds, three desks, three desk chairs, three dressers, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 24′ 7″ x 16′ 9″
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
Floor Plans
B: Bathroom | X: Elevator | D: Double Room
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 the Inside Our Rooms 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 | 2025-26 Dining Plan Rate / Semester | 2025-26 Dining Plan Rate / Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go10 | 2,050 | 4,100 |
| 2 | Go14 | 2,300 | 4,600 |
| 3 | GoUnlimited | 2,900 | 5,800 |
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 Chadbourne, air-conditioning and heating can be used in either the heating or the cooling season. 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 68 – 74 °F and can be changed via a thermostat located on the radiator (see photo). Temperature is controlled by the arrows on the thermostat. Press the up arrow to raise the temperature or the down arrow to lower it.
The unit is designed to respond once the air temperature is +/- 2 degrees from the desired room temperature. The upper left button is programming options for service technicians.
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
Chadbourne Professional Staff
Olivia Perkins
Position title: Residence Life Assistant Director