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625 Babcock Drive | Madison, WI 53706-1204 | Map
200 residents | Coed by wing | Double rooms
Opened 1947 | Named after Charles S. Slichter
Slichter Residence Hall is a tight-knit community made up of mostly first-year students. The front of the building looks out at beautiful Allen Centennial Garden, which provides a great view for residents. The Slichter backyard also offers green space for outdoor activities, reading, and lying out in the sun. Once you exit the main entrance of Slichter, you’ll not only be able to catch a glimpse of Lake Mendota to the right and see Steenbock Library to the left, but if you continue southbound on Babcock Drive, you will also approach the engineering campus and Camp Randall Stadium. Slichter is a great location due to its proximity to this area as well as other academic buildings and Union South.
Residents can conveniently eat at Carson’s Market (one of six dining markets on campus), which is located right behind the building. Rooms in Slichter are equipped with great storage, including a built-in armoire and additional closet space for each roommate to store their belongings. Each resident floor has a lounge space with comfortable furnishings where residents are often found socializing or studying. On the lower levels of the building, Slichter is also home to the University Housing offices, so residents that live here can easily access the Cashier’s Office to pay their housing bills and consult with Housing staff.
- Nearest Dining: Carson’s Market
- Classroom: Lower Level, Leopold Residence Hall
- Academic Advising: First Floor, Dejope Residence Hall
- Hall Desk: Lower Level, Carson Gulley Center
- Kitchen: Second Floor
- Laundry: First and Fourth Floors
- Music Practice Room: First Floor
- Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
- Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: No
- Room Rate: Low
- Neighborhood: Lakeshore
- Bathrooms Shared By: Floor Wing
- Single Use Bathrooms: No
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*Room Types
Double
- Features: two wardrobes, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 14′ 4″ x 12′ 6″
*Rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.
Floor Plans
B: Bathroom | D: Double
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 |
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*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.
Heating & Cooling
Heating
In Slichter, 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 pull chain on the top of the convector must be opened and closed to control heat levels (see photo).
Cooling
In Slichter, 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
