University of Wisconsin–Madison

Phillips Residence Hall

1950 Willow Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1132 | Map

Digital drawing of Phillips Residence Hall

141 residents
Mixed coed floors
Singles & doubles with bathrooms
Opened 1959

Phillips boasts some of the best lake views on campus and is a great place to live for first-year and continuing students alike. Each resident room has its own private bathroom attached as well as carpeting and air conditioning. Phillips has a warm, home-like atmosphere on the interior that you are sure to love and a number of common spaces on each floor that residents use for studying and socializing.

Are you considering majoring in nursing, pharmacy, or one of the life sciences? If so, you’ll love Phillips’ proximity to classrooms. Residents also have easy access to Four Lakes Market in Dejope Residence Hall. While Phillips might appear to be on the outskirts of campus, it is near many major bus lines and the Lakeshore Path, which are both quick ways to get to the Southeast Neighborhood. Fitness-minded students can work out at the beautiful new Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center and take advantage of the sand volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts.

Phillips Residence Hall exterior in autumn

Related Pages

Phillips 2023 Best Room Contest finalists' room

Features

  • Nearest Dining: Four Lakes Market
  • Classroom: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
  • Academic Advising: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
  • Hall Desk: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
  • Kitchen: Lower Level
  • Laundry: Third and Fourth Floors
  • Music Practice Room: Lower Level
  • Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Room Rate: High
  • Neighborhood: Lakeshore
  • Bathrooms Shared By: Room
  • Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (two on first and second floor)
  • Gender inclusive room options available

Note: services and building amenities can vary by building and are subject to change.

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Communities

Open House logo

Open House Learning Community

(one floor of Phillips Residence Hall)

All students are welcome to join and explore the diversity of the human experience through discussions on gender in contemporary media in this inclusive community.

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Room Types

Single with Bath

  • Rooms: 105, 106, 210
  • Features: closet, bed, bookcase, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, toilet, and vanity
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 7′ 6″ x 16′ 6″
Phillips Single with Bath room dimensions
Phillips Single with Bath room dimensions

Double with Bath

  • Rooms: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218
  • Features: two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, two wardrobes, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, toilet, and vanity
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 10′ 1″ x 15′ 6″
Phillips Double with Bath room furniture
Phillips Double with Bath room dimensions
A photo of a double room in Phillips Residence Hall
A photo of a double room in Phillips Residence Hall
A photo of a double room in Phillips Residence Hall
A photo of a double room in Phillips Residence Hall
  • Rooms: 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427
  • Features: closet, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator, bathroom with shower, toilet, and vanity
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 10′ 1″ x 15′ 6″
Phillips Double with Bath room furniture
Phillips Double with Bath room dimensions
2025 Phillips Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Phillips Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Phillips Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Phillips Best Room Contest finalist room
2024 Phillips Best Room Contest finalist room
2024 Phillips Best Room Contest finalist room
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Floor Plans

Phillips first floor
Phillips second floor
Phillips third floor
Phillips fourth floor

B: Bathroom | SR: Staff Room | SWB: Single With Bathroom | DWB: Double With Bathroom

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Measurements

Residence Halls Furniture Measurements

Residence Halls Miscellaneous Measurements

Residence Halls Lofting 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.

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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.

Total costs of UW–Madison University Residence Halls room and dining plan rates can be calculated by:

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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Photos

Phillips Hall exterior in the spring
Phillips Hall exterior in fall

Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown. 

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Heating & Cooling

In Phillips, 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. The convector is centrally controlled and the fan coil unit is controlled by a dial under the hinged door (see photo). The toggle switch should be set to “auto”. The dial can then be turned to the left (counterclockwise) to decrease the temperature or to the right (clockwise) to increase the temperature.

Phillips radiator

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
  • Know how to use Moisture Absorbing Hangers in your room and make sure to replace them when they’re full. More information can be found in this document about Using Moisture Absorbing Hangers in Your Room
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Phillips Professional Staff

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