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640 Elm Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1134 | Map
589 residents | Mixed coed floors
Double, triple, and quad rooms
Gender inclusive room options available
Opened 2012 | Named after “Four Lakes” in Ho-Chunk
Having opened in 2012, Dejope Residence Hall is one of University Housing’s newest residence halls. Dejope is home to a mix of first-year and non-freshman residents, as well as Four Lakes Market (one of six dining markets on campus), classroom space, on-site academic advising, and a University Health Services (UHS) satellite office. This building features carpeted resident rooms with air conditioning and walk-in closets. The majority of resident rooms in Dejope are triples.
Dejope is the name that the Ho-Chunk and other American Indians have called the Madison area for thousands of years, meaning “Four Lakes” in the Ho-Chunk language. The building, which is located on the shore of Lake Mendota, also has an outdoor fire circle and terrace that you can enjoy. While Dejope may appear to be on the outskirts of campus, it is actually only a short walk to many class buildings, the UW Hospital, and Camp Randall Stadium, fitness-minded students can work out at the beautiful new Bakke Center and take advantage of the sand volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts.
Features
- Nearest Dining: Four Lakes Market
- 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: First Floor
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Room Rate: High
- Neighborhood: Lakeshore
- Bathrooms Shared By: Cluster of 5-6 rooms
- Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (One on First Floor and Each Resident Floor)
- Gender inclusive room options available
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Room Types
Note: the majority of resident rooms in Dejope are triples.
Double
- Features: walk-in closet, two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 13′ 9″ x 11′ 11.5″
Undecorated Virtual Tour (2021) Decorated Virtual Tour (2019)
Triple
- Features: walk-in closet, three beds, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 12′ 8″ x 11′ 3.5″
Quad
- Features: four wardrobes, four beds, four desks, four desk chairs, two refrigerators
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 18′ 1″ x 19′ 4″ x 16′ 6”
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
Floor Plans
B: Bathroom | X: Elevator | SR: Staff Room | D: Double | T: Triple | Q: Quad
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
In Dejope, 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 65 – 75 °F and can be changed via a thermostat located on the wall near your room’s entrance (see photo). Temperature is controlled by the arrow in the top right corner of the thermostat. Press the up arrow to raise the temperature or press the down arrow to lower it. After making a change, always press the “done” button located in the lower left corner of the touch-pad.
To select a fan mode, press the “more” button on the lower right corner of the keypad.
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
Dejope Professional Staff
Ashley Unmacht
Position title: Residence Life Assistant Director