All dates are subject to change.
Without limiting the foregoing, the University may modify the open, closing and break dates for the Residence Halls. The University also may require a Resident to change rooms and/or vacate the residence halls for a period of time. These decisions by the University may be based on the need to provide accommodations for Residents during the academic year and/or to protect the health and safety of other Residents, employees, and/or the campus community, including but not limited to in response to risks and considerations related to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. If the University makes any such change, Residents will be notified as soon as practicable under the circ*mstances. Any reduction in total number of available Occupancy days for a Resident, based on the University's decision under one of the above reasons, will result in a corresponding pro rata return to the Resident of rent paid to Housing and Dining. The rent is calculated by the amount paid by the Resident, less standard move out costs incurred by the University, which is generally around $215. A Resident will not incur any extra charge if the University requires the Resident to move rooms during the Occupancy period for one of these listed reasons. If a Resident elects to no longer occupy a Residential Space when a Residential Space is still available to them, the liquidated damages set out in the Contract apply, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
Sunday, Aug. 11-Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024: Residence Halls Open for Early Move-In
Residence halls open for early occupancy for the fall semester at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Students will sign up for a specific move-in day and time. Move in during the early move in period will result in a $55 per day charge for each day prior to Aug. 14 the student is moved in. Meals for move-in week will begin with breakfast Aug. 12 at Derby Dining Center which will be the only dining center open until the evening meal on Aug. 14. Visit the dining services hours page for dining schedule and menu.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 – Official Start Date of Residence Hall Contract
Resident contracts begin Aug. 14 or upon move-in, whichever occurs first.
Saturday, August 31, 2024 - Labor Day Weekend - Halls Open
All residence halls are open. Visit the dining services hours page for dining schedule and menu. No classes Monday, Sept. 2.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024- Fall Break - Halls Close
Residence halls close at noon Saturday, Nov. 23. The evening meal on Friday, Nov. 22, is the last meal served. Residence halls reopen for occupancy at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1. Breakfast on Monday, Dec. 2, is the first meal served.
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024– Winter Break and End of Semester - Halls Close
Residence halls close at noon Saturday, Dec. 14. The evening meal on Friday, Dec. 13, is the last meal served.
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 - Residence Halls Open for Early Spring Semester Occupancy
Residence halls open for early spring semester occupancy at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Students have the option to move into their permanent residence hall assignment earlier than the official opening date (Jan. 19). Students moving into the residence halls prior to Jan. 19 will be charged a daily fee covering housing and most meals. Students will sign up for a specific move-in day and time. Meals for early move-in students will begin with lunch on Jan. 16. Students needing to move into the residence halls prior to Jan. 16 will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Meals prior to Jan. 16 will be available only when a dining center is serving. Visit the dining services hours page for dining schedule and menu.
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 - Residence Halls Officially Open for Spring Semester Occupancy
Residence halls open for spring semester occupancy at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Students will sign up for a specific move-in day and time. The first meal served is breakfast on Monday, Jan. 20. Visit the dining services hours page for dining schedule and menu. Tuesday, Jan. 21, is the first day of class for the spring semester.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - Spring Break - Halls Close
Residence halls close at noon Saturday, March 15. The evening meal on Friday, March 14, is the last meal served. Residence halls reopen for occupacy at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 23. Breakfast on Monday, March 24, is the first meal served.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - End of Semester - Halls Close
Residence halls close at noon Saturday, May 17. Residents who need to remain on campus must make prior arrangements with staff. The evening meal on Friday, May 16, is the last meal served.
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FAQs
Phillips Residence Hall boasts some of the best lake views on campus and is a great place to live for first-year and continuing students alike.
What is the oldest dorm at UW Madison? ›
Built in 1913, Barnard Residence Hall is the oldest existing residence hall on campus.
Why residence hall instead of dorm? ›
Dorms may be more basic in terms of facilities and may have fewer amenities and services available. 4. Community and Programming: Residence halls often emphasize community building and fostering a sense of belonging among residents.
How do you use residence hall in a sentence? ›
At each residence hall he would go into the chapel and say a quick prayer. It may be as small as a residence hall floor or as large as the nation or world in which we live. The social workers and I climbed carefully up a narrow stairwell to a residence hall about as wide as a balcony on a cheap hotel.
What is UW-Madison's rival school? ›
As any Wisconsin Badgers fan knows, UW only has two main rivals on the football field: the despicable Iowa Hawkeyes and the detestable Minnesota Golden Gophers. These three teams comprise the B1G West Triangle of Hate.
Is UW-Madison the biggest party school? ›
According to Niche, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the top "party school" in the state. It's also the 65th-best party school in the nation, according to the report.
What are the newest dorms at UW? ›
The new dorms are named McCarty, Willow, and Madrona. They are built in the style of the West Campus dorms, with large rooms, kitchens, and private bathrooms offered, according to UW Housing & Food Services (HFS).
What is the largest College at UW-Madison? ›
Today, our university includes 13 schools and colleges. The largest is the College of Letters & Science. It's often said that L&S provides the well-rounded education that the university's founders first envisioned.
Are UW-Madison dorms first come first serve? ›
University Housing hall assignments are not made on a first-come, first-serve basis due to multiple admissions decision releases at UW-Madison. University Housing does not discriminate in assignments on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or ancestry.
Why you should not live in a dorm? ›
Limited Privacy: Lack of privacy can disadvantage dorm life, as many on-campus living plans only offer an open room with two or more beds and desks. Communal living can be difficult if you're used to having your own private space.
Bancroft Hall at the United States Naval Academy is the largest single dormitory in the world. Bancroft Hall, named after former Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, is home for the entire brigade of 4,400 midshipmen, and contains some 1,700 rooms, 4.8 miles of corridors and 33 acres of floor space.
What are some disadvantages of living in the university hall of residence for students? ›
Disadvantages of Living in the Dorm
- Living in a dorm is not all convenience and fun. ...
- Students share a shower room, living room, bathroom, and often a bedroom. ...
- Other than hanging posters, students can't decorate to make the room seem like home. ...
- Social opportunities can be a distraction from the time needed to study.
Examples of hall of residence
They are allocated to a hall of residence, or, if they are not, they have to go into a house or a flat. There was the university activity and there was the hall of residence or college activity.
What is a suite in a residence hall? ›
Suite style residence halls offer two, three, or four bedrooms that share an adjacent bathroom with a common area and kitchen with all residents in the suite.
Is a dorm a synonym for residence hall? ›
Dorms are also called residence halls and student residences. Definitions of dorm. noun. a college or university building containing living quarters for students. synonyms: dormitory, hall, residence hall, student residence.
What are the newest residence halls at UW? ›
The new dorms are named McCarty, Willow, and Madrona. They are built in the style of the West Campus dorms, with large rooms, kitchens, and private bathrooms offered, according to UW Housing & Food Services (HFS).
What are the top houses at UW? ›
Top houses for girls (not in order): GPhi, KD, APhi, Theta, Kappa, PiPhi, DG, Tridelt, AChiO. Top houses for boys (not in order): Alpha Delts, Betas, Zetes, Tkes, AEPi, Sigma Chi, Fiji, ChiPsi, Pi Kapps, DChi.
What college has the best residence halls? ›
25 Best College Dorms in the US (2024)
- 1) Washington University in St. Louis.
- 2) High Point University.
- 3) Emory University.
- 4) Johnson University.
- 5) Scripps College.
- 6) Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.
- 7) Bowdoin College.
- 8) Pitzer College.
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