University of Wisconsin–Madison

Sellery Residence Hall

821 W. Johnson Street | Madison, WI 53706-1701 | Map

Digital drawing of Sellery Residence Hall

1,329 residents
Mixed coed floors
Singles, doubles, triples, & quads
Opened 1963

Sellery Residence Hall is one of two large tower-style halls in the Southeast neighborhood. Located next to Gordon Avenue Market and academic buildings like Vilas and Grainger Halls, Sellery is also home to two learning communities that provide residents with a number of opportunities to get more involved in academics and extracurricular activities, plus a Cross-College Advising Services (CCAS) office on the first floor.

Sellery Residence Hall exterior

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Sellery 2023 Best Room Contest finalists' room

Features

  • Nearest Dining: Gordon Avenue Market
  • Classroom: First Floor
  • Hall Desk: First Floor
  • Kitchen: Lower Level
  • 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

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

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Communities

StartUp logo

StartUp Learning Community

(one floor of Sellery)

Dream big and put your ideas into action through innovative thinking, analysis, teamwork, planning, and harnessing resources in a creative community of doers and makers.

Learn more about StartUp
The Studio logo

The Studio Creative Arts Learning Community

(one floor of Sellery)

Create, innovate, and bring your imagination to life by exploring the creative process among fellow artists, dancers, musicians, actors, directors, engineers, computer scientists, and designers.

Learn more about The Studio
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Room Types

Single

  • Rooms Ending In: -85
  • Features: wardrobe, bed, desk, desk chair, refrigerator
Sellery Single room furniture
Sellery Single room dimensions
Sellery single room photo
Sellery single room photo
Sellery single room photo

Double

  • Rooms: -74, -78
  • Features: two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, two wardrobes, one refrigerator
Sellery Double -74 & -78 room furniture
Sellery Double -74 & -78 room dimensions
Sellery -74 & -78 double room photo
Sellery -74 & -78 double room photo
Sellery -74 & -78 double room photo

-76

  • Rooms: -76
  • Features: two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, two wardrobes, one refrigerator
Sellery Double -76 room furniture
Sellery Double -76 room dimensions
Sellery -76 double room photo
Sellery -76 double room photo
Sellery -76 double room photo
Sellery -76 double room photo

Two-Window

Floors 2-10
  • Rooms Ending In: -04, -05, -08, -09, -12, -13, -16, -17, -32, -33, -36, -37, -40, -41, -55, -59, -62, -63, -66, -67, -86, -87, -90, -91, -94, -95
  • Features: two wardrobes, two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 16′ 5″ x 12′
Sellery 2-Window Double room furniture
Sellery 2-Window Double room dimensions
2024 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
2024 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
2024 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
2024 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
Sellery 2-window double room photo
Sellery 2-window double room photo
Sellery 2-window double room photo
Floor 11
  • Rooms: 1104, 1105, 1108, 1109, 1112, 1113, 1116, 1117, 1132, 1133, 1136, 1137, 1140, 1141, 1155, 1159, 1162, 1163, 1166, 1167, 1186, 1187, 1190, 1191, 1194, 1195
  • Features: two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, two wardrobes, one refrigerator
  • Typical Dimensions:  ~ 15′ 6″ x 10′ 7″
Sellery 11th Floor 2-Window Double room furniture
Sellery 11th Floor 2-Window Double room dimensions
2025 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
2025 Sellery Best Room Contest finalist room
Sellery 11th floor 2-window double room photo
Sellery 11th floor 2-window double room photo
Sellery 11th floor 2-window double room photo

Three-Window

Floors 2-10
  • Rooms Ending In: -02, -03, -06, -07, -10, -11, -14, -15, -19, -30, -34, -35, -38, -39, -42, -43, -53, -57, -60, -61, -64, -65, -68, -69, -84, -88, -89, -92, -93, -96, -97
  • Features: two wardrobes, two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 16′ 4″ x 12′
Sellery 3-Window Double room furniture
Sellery 3-Window Double room dimensions
Sellery 3-window double room photo
Sellery 3-window double room photo
Floor 11
  • Rooms: 1102, 1103, 1106, 1107, 1110, 1111, 1114, 1115, 1119, 1130, 1134, 1135, 1138, 1139, 1142, 1143, 1153, 1157, 1160, 1161, 1164, 1165, 1168, 1169, 1184, 1188, 1189, 1192, 1193, 1196, 1197
  • Features: two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, two wardrobes, one refrigerator
  • Typical dimensions: ~ 15′ 6″ x 10′ 7″
Sellery 11th Floor 3-Window Double room furniture
Sellery 11th Floor 3-Window Double room dimensions
Sellery 11th floor 3-window double room photo
Sellery 11th floor 3-window double room photo
Sellery 11th floor 3-window double room photo

Triple

  • Rooms Ending In: -29, -83
  • Features: three wardrobes, three beds, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators
Sellery Triple room furniture
Sellery Triple room dimensions
Sellery triple room photo
Sellery triple room photo
Sellery triple room photo

Quad

  • Rooms: -21, -71
  • Features: four wardrobes, four beds, four desks, four desk chairs, two refrigerators
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 17′ 8″ x 18′ 5″
Sellery Quad room furniture
Sellery Quad room dimensions
Sellery quad room photo
Sellery quad room photo
Sellery quad room photo

Note: typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.

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Floor Plans

Sellery second - tenth floors
Sellery eleventh floor

B: Bathroom | SR: Staff Room | S: Single | 2WD: Double With Two Windows | 3WD: Double with Three Windows | T: Triple | Q: Quad

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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

Sellery bathroom layout
A resident floor bathroom in Sellery Residence Hall
A resident floor bathroom in Sellery Residence Hall
A resident floor bathroom in Sellery Residence Hall
Upper level of Sellery lounge
Sellery lounge
A resident lounge in Sellery Residence Hall
A resident lounge in Sellery Residence Hall
Sellery front desk
First floor lounge in Sellery Residence Hall
Multi-Purpose Room in Sellery Residence Hall
Lower level lounge in Sellery Residence Hall
Lower level in Sellery Residence Hall
Lower Level in Sellery Residence Hall
Lower level in Sellery Residence Hall
Laundry room in Sellery Residence Hall
Kitchen in Sellery Residence Hall
Music practice room in Sellery Residence Hall
Sellery Residence Hall exterior

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 Sellery, 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 wall or near the unit (see photo).

Diagram of thermostat in Sellery

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
  • 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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Sellery Professional Staff

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