Privately-owned Residence Halls
Privately-owned residence halls are residence hall (dormitory) living arrangements that are owned and operated by the private sector. Application procedures and lease agreements are solely the responsibility of the student renter, not the University. The privately-owned halls provide a group living situation conducive to meeting other students and help ease students into college life. Most include a meal plan, Resident Assistants and planned events and activities.
CAUTION: Getting your name on a waiting list or filling out an application does NOT guarantee a room! Only when both parties have signed a written lease/contract is a room guaranteed. The Visitor & Information Programs suggests you wait until your admission to the UW-Madison is confirmed before signing a private housing contract. Whatever housing arrangements you intend to make, VIP strongly recommends that you visit and inspect the housing personally before making binding arrangements and urges you to read lease agreements carefully. People are often disappointed when they rent property over the phone or through the mail.
While the privately-owned residence halls do work cooperatively with UW-Madison, their business practices, policies and procedures are governed by the City of Madison Housing Ordinances, not by the University.
For further information on Privately-owned Residence Halls in Madison, write or call the Halls directly. Applications are not available through the mail from the Visitor & Information Programs. Locator map
The Highlander, 121 W. Gilman St., 53703, (608) 255-5070; 1-800-949-5070
Variety of suite arrangements with private kitchens and baths. Variety of meal plans to choose from. Parking, computer and fitness centers, laundry, quiet floors. Friendly, homey atmosphere. Competitive prices with great mix of freshmen, upperclassmen, international and grad students.
The Langdon, 126 Langdon St., 53703, (608) 257-8841; 1-800-634-1460
Single and double rooms with dormitory-style baths. Variety of meal plans to choose from. Quiet/study floors (freshman, non-freshman and graduate student floors). Semester leases for graduating or study abroad students. Fitness center, sauna, 24-hour study lounge, computer room, sundeck, recreation facilities and parking available.
Lucky 101, 777 University Ave., 53715, (608) 255-7100; 877-36-LUCKY (toll-free)
Lucky 101 offers first-year students a full apartment, right on campus, with an enriching and supportive residence life program. Furnishings, utilities, Internet, roommate matching, 24- hour service desk, full kitchen, living room, academic and social support are all included.
The Regent, 1402 Regent St., 53711, (608) 258-4900; 1-800-456-0223
Furnished efficiencies, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with free weekly housekeeping. Computer center with IBM's & MAC's, TV theater, fitness center/aerobics, games room, 24-hour study lounge, laundry, sundeck, social events, volleyball/basketball, roommate placement, sandwich shop, parking available, semester leases for graduating seniors.
The Statesider, 505 N. Frances St., 53703, (608) 256-7070
Single and extra large double rooms with semi-private bath, carpet, mini-blinds and air conditioning. Variety of meal plans to choose from. Cable TV lounge with Capitol view. Laundry on each floor. Quiet and non-freshman floors available. Trained Resident Assistant staff. Recreational, cultural, educational, social activities planned. Computer room, exercise room and recreation area. Picnic terrace, fireplace, study lounges. Lakeviews available. Optional housekeeping for bathrooms.
The Towers, 502 N. Frances St., 53703, (608) 257-0701; 1-800-458-1876
Furnished cable-ready kitchenette suites (with refrigerator & microwave). Message desk. Variety of meal plans including all-you-can-eat, upperclass floors, computer, piano, game, 24-hour study and fitness rooms. Housekeeping, TV theater, penthouse sundecks and outdoor basketball court. Some semester leases available.
Zoe Bayliss (women), 915 W. Johnson St., 53715, (608) 257-1257
Rooms for women only in a cooperative housing unit leased by the University to student cooperative organizations who operate the house. Professional cook. Residents perform minimal household duties to hold costs down. Academic year leases only--closed in summer.
Visitor & Information Programs
716 Langdon Street, 1st Floor Red Gym
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263.2400
askbucky@redgym.wisc.edu