35 N. Park Street | Madison, WI 53715-1218 | Map
576 residents | Coed by cluster | Single, double, and triple rooms
Gender inclusive room options available
Opened 2006 | Named after Newell J. Smith
Smith Residence Hall, which opened in 2006, is home to a blend of first-year and non-freshman residents. Smith residents can take advantage of enhanced hall services such as a classroom on the first floor, a full-service Starbucks, and a private music practice room as well as desk services. The residence hall also has a variety of room types that range from singles with private bathrooms to doubles and triples. The majority of resident rooms in Smith are triples.
Smith rooms are large and equipped with large closets, air conditioning, and high ceilings. Some rooms even have views of downtown that catch a glimpse of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building and Camp Randall Stadium if you’re lucky enough. Smith is just a few blocks from Gordon Avenue Market, which offers more dining options.
- Nearest Dining: Gordon Avenue Market
- Classroom: First Floor
- Academic Advising: First Floor, Ogg Residence Hall
- 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: Southeast
- Bathrooms Shared By: Cluster of 3-4 rooms
- Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (one on each resident floor)
- Gender inclusive room options available
Related Pages
Communities
Indigenous (NDGNS) Theme Community
(one wing of Smith)
Dedicated to learning about Indigenous (NDGNS) voices and experiences with a focus on building community and relationships through shared
experiences, this theme community offers academic support and a variety of academic, community, and cultural events to help you thrive.
Room Types
Please note, the majority of resident rooms in Smith are triples.
Single
Type A
- Features: double door closet, bed, bookcase, desk, desk chair, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 10′ 7″ x 10′ 3″ or 14′ 2″ x 12′
Undecorated Virtual Tour (2021) Decorated Virtual Tour (2018)
Note: the decorated virtual tour above was photographed before all rooms in Smith had carpeting installed and when dressers were provided.
Type B
- Features: wardrobe, bed, bookcase, desk, desk chair, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 13′ 10″ x 9′ 6
With Bath
- Features: bathroom with a shower and vanity, double door closet, one bed, one bookcase, one desk, one refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 17′ 9″ x 11′ 5″
Double
Type A
- Features: walk-in closet, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 13′ 10″ x 10′ 10″
Undecorated Virtual Tour (2021) Decorated Virtual Tour (2019)
Type B
- Features: double door closet, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 16′ 7″ x 12′ 3″
With Bath
- Features: double door closet, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator, bathroom with a shower and vanity
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 15′ 10″ x 10′ 9″
Triple
- Features: walk-in closet, three beds, three bookcases, three desks, two refrigerators
- Typical Dimensions: ~ 16′ 3″ x 12′ 6″
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
Floor Plans
B: Bathroom | SR: Staff Room | S-A: Single Type A | S-B: Single Type B | SWB: Single with Bath | D-A: Double Type A | D-B: Double Type B | DWB: Double with Bath | T: Triple
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 |
Photos
*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.
Heating & Cooling
Heating & Cooling
In Smith, air-conditioning and heating can be used in either the heating or the cooling season. Air-conditioning is available only when the outside temperature is above 50° F and is provided via chilled water that blows cold air through a wall vent. Your room’s temperature can be set from 65 – 75 °F and is controlled via a thermostat located on the wall (see photo). Temperature is controlled by a bar on the right side of the thermostat. Sliding the bar up will warm the room, while sliding it down will cool the room.
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
