625 Elm Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1126 | Map
237 residents | Mixed coed floors
Double & quad rooms
Opened 1958 | Named after Llewellyn Cole
Surrounded by the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, fitness-minded students can work out at the beautiful new Bakke Center and take advantage of the sand volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts, and Allen Centennial Garden, residents of Cole Residence Hall always have plenty of options for things to do and see in the area. Home to the BioHouse Learning Community, students interested in the biological sciences can benefit from an experience that will help them narrow down and explore their interest in the scientific study of living things through academic resources and extracurricular activities.
Cole is located between two dining options that provide residents with both grab-and-go and sit-down dining. Four Lakes Market (one of six dining markets on campus) is across the street on the west side of the main entrance, and Carson’s Market is just a block away to the east.
Features
- Nearest Dining: Four Lakes Market
- Classroom: Lower Level, Leopold Residence Hall
- Academic Advising: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
- Hall Desk: First Floor, Frank Holt Center
- Kitchen: Lower Level
- Laundry: Lower Level
- Music Practice Room: Lower Level
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: No
- Room Rate: Low
- Neighborhood: Lakeshore
- Bathrooms Shared By: Floor
- Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (Two on Lower Level)
Related Pages
Communities
BioHouse Learning Community
(One floor of Cole Residence Hall)
Nuture your passion for the study of living things, whether it’s plants, animals, health, microbiology, evolution, neurobiology, soil, food genetics, bioenergy, or anything biological.
Room Types
Double
- Features: two closets, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, two dressers, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 15′ 10.5″ x 10′ 8″
Note: this virtual tour was photographed before all rooms in Cole had carpeting installed and furniture updated.
Quad
- Features: four wardrobes, four beds, four desks, four desk chairs, four dressers, two refrigerators
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 29′ 3″ x 18′ 5″
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
Floor Plans
B: Bathroom | X: Elevator | S: Single Room | 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 | 2024-25 Dining Plan Rate / Semester | 2024-25 Dining Plan Rate / Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go10 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| 2 | Go14 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| 3 | GoUnlimited | 2,800 | 5,600 |
Photos
*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.
Heating & Cooling
Heating
In Cole, hot water is pumped through convector units near the window in your room for heat. During heating season, our goal is to keep your room at a comfortable range from 65 – 75 °F. A knob (see photo) in resident rooms controls the heat in resident rooms. To increase heat, turn the dial left (counterclockwise) and right (clockwise) to decrease heat.
Cooling
In Cole, air-conditioning is only provided in common areas such as dens, lounges, and kitchens. Residents can request permission to bring their own portable air conditioner if they qualify for a medical need.
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
