The Residence Life Experience
You've found your place at UWRF and we can't wait for you to join us. College can be one of the best experiences of your life and much of the excitement comes from that first experience living away from home. When you live on campus, you'll reap the benefits!
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Living on Campus is...
- Convenient! When you live on campus you'll be close to classes, minutes away from dining options and within walking distance of local businesses and stores. All halls include fully furnished rooms, high-speed wireless internet, free unlimited laundry, trash and recycling features and common spaces for cooking, studying and socializing.
- Engaging! Whether you join in on a hall activity or take on a leadership role, experience shows that students find a deeper level of engagement and connection with UWRF when living in the residence halls. The sense of community and belonging that living on campus brings is second to none. And research shows that students who live on campus their first two years have better grades than those who live off-campus and are more likely to to continue at UWRF. Living on campus provides you with more than a place to stay, it gives you the opportunity to get the most out of your education.
- Affordable! UWRF has some of the most affordable housing rates in both the UW System and the Twin Cities area! With no surprise costs and amenities like free laundry in the halls, living on campus is a cost effective choice. Avoid the headaches of subleasing, surprise bills, utilities and more when you live in one of our 11 residence halls.
- Safe! Your safety is our priority! Residence hall doors are locked 24/7 with the exception of designated move-in and move-out times. Resident Assistants monitor student safety and residence life staff and University Police are available around the clock to respond to emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
UWRF does enforce the Universities of Wisconsin's 2-year on-campus residency requirement. Exemptions are made in certain circumstance. Please review the policy information here regarding exemptions.
Residence Life is committed to providing equal educational opportunity by supporting the full participation of all students in our campus community. We promote the ideals of diversity and inclusion by accommodating the various needs of students who stay on campus.
Students who need special accommodations should start the process by contacting the Disability Resource Center (DRC) regarding their request at drc@uwrf.edu. The DRC will assist you through the process.
Residence Life provides reasonable accommodations for students living in the residence halls with documented disabilities. Applications are reviewed by the Residence Life Accommodations Committee. When a request is processed, the student will be notified by Residence Life.
Yes! We offer an online roommate matching service for students who would like to select their own roommate. This is done via the online housing contract. We are also happy to assign you a roommate.
Themed Communities offer students the opportunity to live on a wing or floor with others who have similar majors, identities or interests. This allows students, staff and faculty to create connections for success. Research shows that Themed Community participants stay in college, graduate and are overall more satisfied with their collegiate experience.
All residence hall students, with the exception of students residing in South Fork Suites, are required to be on a meal plan.
Yes, although you may want to consider whether you really need a car. Downtown River Falls and its amenities are in close proximity to campus. View parking information and guidelines.
Incoming students for the fall semester will have the opportunity to select a room beginning mid-June through the end of July. New students beginning in the spring semester will be sent their room assignment to their UWRF email account, typically two weeks prior to the start of the spring semester. Contracts submitted after initial assignments are made will be assigned periodically until the start of the semester.
Please see our webpage for information related to canceling a housing contract. If you are currently living on campus, be sure to talk to your RA because students need to check out with hall staff before leaving campus.
The best way to get your questions answered in a timely fashion is to email us at reslife@uwrf.edu. We do our best to respond within two business days. If you have specific questions related to your housing assignment or billing, be sure to always include your student ID number (your w#) in the email.
Residence Life
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
