Welcome to Crabtree Hall
Crabtree is located on the east side of campus and houses approximately 250 students. Nearby, you'll find parking lot O, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts and an expansive lawn. Crabtree is also close to the South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River as well as campus trails. The hall is named after former UWRF President James W. Crabtree. First year students (those in their first two semesters post-high school, whether or not they've already taken college courses) are eligible to live in Crabtree hall.
Crabtree hall is a coed building by wing. There are wings of about 30 women who share a community bathroom designated for women and separate wings of about 30 men who share a community bathroom designated for men.
Crabtree Hall Staff
Area Coordinator
Grace Callander (she/her/hers)
grace.callander@uwrf.edu
Phone: 715-425-4509
Office: 135 Parker Hall
Office Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.
Schedule an appointment
Community Assistant
Daniel Rowan (he/him/his)
daniel.rowan@my.uwrf.edu
Crabtree and Parker
Office: 135 Crabtree Hall
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 2-4 p.m.
Crabtree Hall Amenities
All UWRF residence halls include fully furnished rooms, high-speed wireless internet, trash/recycling services, nearby parking lots and free unlimited laundry! All our residence halls are smoke-free facilities, are a short walk to campus and include facilities for students with disabilities.
Hall Amenities
- Elevator
- Fully furnished common areas on each floor
- Multiple single-gender community-style bathrooms, including private toilet and shower stalls, sinks, mirrors and hand dryers
- Basement with free laundry, gender neutral restroom, private and group study rooms, vending machines, televisions, seating areas and tables
- Basement kitchen with ovens, stoves, sinks and a refrigerator/freezer
Room Amenities
- Crabtree Hall rooms are 11' x 15'
- Updated bedroom furniture, including two loftable beds with twin XL mattresses
- Two dressers, closets, study desks and chairs each
- One MicroFridge (refrigerator and microwave)
- Two mirrors and towel bars
- Garbage and recycling bins
- Wireless internet
- Tiled floor
Room Details
Check out our detailed information about Crabtree's room dimensions and furnishings. A few other important things to keep in mind about the residence halls:
- You must keep all supplied items in your room.
- If furniture is removed from your room, you'll be charged for the replacement value.
- Unfortunately, we aren't able to store personal belongings in hall storage.
Crabtree has double rooms (two beds) which are shared by two people.
Approximate Room Dimensions
- 11' x 15' (to door)
- 11' x 13' (to closet)
- 92" or 7' 8" (floor to ceiling)
All our halls have updated furniture. Here's what's included in your room:
- 2 closets (26" x 44")
- 2 loftable beds (85.5" x 38.5")
- 2 mattresses (80" x 36", 8" thick)
- All lofting materials are supplied in your room. Homemade lofts are not allowed.
- When lofted, width from inside loft leg to inside loft leg is 6' 8" (accommodates a futon no wider than 6' 8")
- Maximum loft height from floor to bed when lofted is 6' 4" (beds can be lofted at lower levels if desired)
- 2 dressers
- (36"W x 23"D x 27"H)
- 2 study desks
- (42"W x 23"D x 30"H)
- 2 desk chairs
- 2 mirrors
- 2 towel bars
- 1 garbage can
- 1 set window blinds
1 micro fridge which is a refrigerator and microwave in one combined unit
- Entire unit is 10"W x 19"D x 53"H
- Microwave is 18"W x 12"D x 10"H
- Freezer interior is 11"H
- Fridge interior is 25"H
Mailing Address
(Room #) Crabtree Hall
850 E. Cascade Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022
2024-2025 Hall Communities
College of Arts and Sciences: This community is for first year students pursuing majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as students who have yet to determine their major. It is designed to bring students, faculty and staff together to explore the world of arts and science, as well as provide both professional opportunities and development.
Honors: The Honors Community is a residential experience for first-year students who are members of the Honors Program. Students in this community represent a variety of majors and all the residents are dedicated to being engaged, intellectual students on campus. The Honors Community helps connect students with academic, cultural and social resources, while providing opportunities to interact with some of the best faculty and staff at UWRF.
School of Business and Economics: This community is for first year students pursuing majors in the School of Business and Economics. It is designed to bring students, faculty and staff together to explore the world of business and economics, as well as provide both professional opportunities and development.
Teach: The Teach Community is for first-year students who are pursuing majors in elementary and secondary education. This community is designed to bring students, faculty and staff together to explore the world of education.
2025-2026 Hall Communities
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Community: The STEM Community is for first-year students pursuing these majors or who are interested in learning more about them.
Residence Life
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
