1635 Kronshage Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1203 | Map
213 residents | Mixed coed floors
Single, double, triple, & quad rooms
Opened 2013 | Named after Aldo Leopold
Leopold Residence Hall brings a whole new meaning to sustainable living. Since opening in August 2013, University Housing’s newest residence hall has been home to the GreenHouse Learning Community, which is designed for students interested in thinking, working, and living in more sustainable ways — principles that guided Aldo Leopold’s career. This community even has a 1,000 sq. ft. greenhouse on the fourth floor of the building. How neat is that? Leopold earned LEED Gold-level certification in July 2014, which further proves that it’s making a difference in efficiency and environmental quality on campus and in University Housing.
The five-story residence hall is near Lake Mendota, Allen Centennial Gardens, and Steenbock Library. Leopold residents are also near both Carson’s Market and the Four Lakes Market (two of six dining markets on campus). Efficiency is a theme of this residence hall, as Leopold has rooftop panels to assist with hot water heating as well as electricity and water consumption monitors throughout the building. Each carpeted resident room is also equipped with a walk-in closet and individual heat and air conditioning controls. The majority of resident rooms in Leopold are triples.
- Nearest Dining: Carson’s Market
- Classroom: Lower Level
- Academic Advising: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
- Hall Desk: First Floor, Frank Holt Center
- Kitchen: Attached to Lounges on Each Resident Floor
- Laundry: Lower Level
- Music Practice Room: First Floor, Frank Holt Center
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Room Rate: High
- Neighborhood: Lakeshore
- Bathrooms Shared By: Cluster of 4-5 rooms
- Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (One on Each Resident Floor and Lower Level)
Related Pages
Communities
GreenHouse Learning Community
(Two floors of Leopold Residence Hall)
Engage in sustainability efforts and get hands-on experience in gardening, cooking locally, conservation, repairing bicycles, restoring prairies, and more.
*Room Types
Please note, the majority of resident rooms in Leopold are triples.
Double
- Features: walk-in closet, two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 13′ 3″ x 12′ 5.5″
Undecorated Virtual Tour (2021) Decorated Virtual Tour (2019)
Triple
- Features: walk-in closet, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 13′ 3″ x 12′ 5″ (rooms vary in size)
Quad
- Features: four wardrobes, four beds, four desks, four desk chairs, four dressers, two refrigerators
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 14′ 2.5″ x 18′ 2″
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
Floor Plans
B: Bathroom | X: Elevator | SR: Staff Room | S: Single | D: Double | T: Triple
Measurements
*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. 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 details and measurements for all possible situations and items. If the information 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 |
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Heating & Cooling
Heating & Cooling
In Leopold, 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 above your closet ceiling. Your room’s temperature can be set from 68 – 74 °F and can be changed via a thermostat located on the wall (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
Leopold Professional Staff
Ashley Unmacht
Position title: Residence Life Assistant Director