What is the nicest dorm at UW-Madison?

Sellery Residence Hall is the best dorm on the Madison campus. Hands down. One could easily say this dorm is full of ‘character’.

Can you have an air fryer in a dorm UW-Madison?

Please discourage high school graduation gifts of cooking appliances other than a microwave. Extensive food preparation is not allowed in resident rooms for sanitation and fire safety reasons. These restrictions are strictly enforced for the protection of all our residents.

What should I bring to UW-Madison dorms?

Bedding

• Blankets.
• Comforters.
• Pillow.
• Bed sheets (“Twin XL” sheets fit UW Housing beds)
• Regular twin sheets with extra deep corners or jersey sheets (T-shirt material) also fit UW Housing beds.

Do UW-Madison dorms have bathrooms?

The hall bathrooms have individual showers and dressing areas for privacy. For adults, Phillips Hall and Merit Hall rooms have private bathrooms. The bathroom facilities in Smith Hall serve two to three adjacent guest rooms while Ogg Hall bathrooms serve four adjacent guest rooms.

Are all UW Madison dorms coed?

no matter where you live on campus. With our residence halls and learning communities, we offer a variety of coed living options and room types to accommodate various interests of students. Students with completed contracts can begin submitting their University Residence Hall preferences in My UW Housing.

Does Kronshage have AC?

Cooling. In Kronshage, air-conditioning is only provided in common areas such as dens, lounges, and kitchens. Window unit air-conditioners are provided in resident rooms for medical needs only.

Does UW allow microwaves in dorms?

Alternatively, you may choose to bring your own refrigerator (4.4 cubic feet or less) or microwave oven (700 watt maximum), one per room. We recom- mend that you coordinate with your roommate(s) before buying or ordering a refrigerator for your room. Residence hall beds are extra-long, and XL twin sheets fit best.

Can you have pets in UW Madison dorms?

Service animals must be supervised at all times. The only other pets allowed in the residence halls will be fish in a 20-gallon or smaller tank. Unauthorized pets shall be removed from resident rooms.

Can you leave stuff in your dorm over winter break?

Unless you have a contract to move out of your dorm after the fall semester, your belongings will be safe when you return from winter break.

Do UW dorms have AC?

Heatwaves do occur periodically, and campus buildings, including the residence halls, are not air-conditioned. Be prepared for cooler evenings and occasional rain showers.

Can you dorm with the opposite gender UW?

While gender-inclusive housing is open to any student, only students that agree to fully support the commitments and demonstrate a strong understanding of gender will be assigned to a gender-inclusive room. Requesting a gender-inclusive room is part of the housing application process.

Can you room with the opposite gender in UW-Madison?

Gender Inclusive Community Note: roommate preferences can be of any gender (regardless of a student’s assigned sex, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation). If you do not indicate a roommate preference, a roommate of any gender may be assigned.

When was Kronshage hall built?

1938-39
Opened 1938-39 | Named after Theodore Kronshage, Jr. Kronshage Residence Hall is the best of both worlds, in that it offers residents both a small and large community feel in its living environment.

Can you bring your own furniture to dorm?

While there are no set rules for how to make your freshman dorm room feel a little more homey, one of the best ways to turn it into less of a run-of-the-mill, regulated living space is to bring in some of your own furniture to offset the school-issued furniture that’s already in your pre-furnished space.

What size are UW beds?

A: Residence hall mattresses are 8″ thick by 36″ wide by 80″ long — that’s extra-long — and regular twin size sheets will not fit. You may purchase extra-long twin sheets at your regular shopping center.

Can I bring a microwave to UW Madison?

Appliances should not be operated in closets or other closed areas or close to flammable items. Some appliances are provided in residence hall kitchens (see Kitchens section). One microwave per room is permitted and we recommend low wattage.

Is laundry free at UW Madison?

The cost of laundry facilities is included in your monthly rent and therefore is only to be used by residents. Laundry use is permitted from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. In some buildings, neighbors get together to work out mutually agreeable laundry times, or post a sign-up schedule.

Why do dorms close during breaks?

College dorms truthfully close down during extended breaks to limit the exposure of “bad things” potentially happening.

Do college dorms have locks?

Most dormitories use a keycard or other system to secure the entrances. Those doors will be locked at set times, usually overnight. You should know and follow the rules, which exist for your safety. Entrances should never be propped open after hours because it can put you and everyone else in the dorm at risk.