In the Know
You're here for them, we're here for you! College is an exciting time for students but we understand that the transition to campus can be a lot to navigate. Just like we provide resources to our Falcons, we want to provide families and supporters of our Falcons with timely and useful information so that you can best support your student. Explore this page for more information. Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out! Email us at reslife@uwrf.edu and we'll get back to you.
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Signing the Housing Contract
Academic Year Contracts
- Students can sign their housing contract beginning mid-September the year before they graduate high school.
- They can choose a roommate using the roommate search feature in the Housing Portal beginning in mid-November.
- Students can select a random roommate during room selection if they don't use the roommate search feature.
- They can choose a residence hall and room with their roommate starting in early summer (incoming students) or early spring (returning students).
Spring Only Contract
- Students can sign their housing contract beginning in early October of the current academic year.
- They can request a specific roommate by emailing reslife@uwrf.edu after completing their housing contract.
- They can indicate their preferred residence hall(s) by emailing reslife@uwrf.edu (subject to availability).
- Students will be emailed their residence hall, room, roommate and Move In details in early January.
Academic Breaks and Housing
At UWRF, there are four different breaks throughout the academic year:
- Fall Break
- Thanksgiving Break
- Winter Break (or J-Term)
- Spring Break
Students living on campus are able to stay within their assigned residence hall room and are able to access their room during any break on campus at no additional cost.
Building Addresses for Mail/Packages
Want to send your Falcon mail or a care package? Use the mailing address of the residence hall that your student resides in and don't forget to include their name and room number!
Want to drop off packages in person? Please do so at the Hathorn Mail Center.
Mailing Addresses
- Ames Suites
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Ames Suites
851 Wild Rose Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022 - Crabtree Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Crabtree Hall
850 E. Cascade Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022 - Grimm Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Grimm Hall
750 E. Cascade Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022 - Hathorn Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Hathorn Hall
620 S. 3rd St.
River Falls, WI 54022 - Johnson Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Johnson Hall
62 E. Cascade Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022 - May Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) May Hall
124 E. Cascade Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022 - McMillan Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) McMillan Hall
700 E. Cascade Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022 - Parker Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Parker Hall
800 E. Cascade Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022 - Prucha Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Prucha Hall
551 Spruce St.
River Falls, WI 54022 - Stratton Hall
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) Stratton Hall
581 Spruce St.
River Falls, WI 54022 - South Fork Suites
(Student First and Last Name)
(Room #) South Fork Suites
805 Wild Rose Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022
Welcome and Care Packages
The Residence Life Department is sponsoring and distributing care packages throughout the academic year for our students. For those who have never sent a college care package, the impact on your student is amazing. Your student will love them and the sales help fund many of our organization’s initiatives!
Care Packages
Care packages are a great way to provide your student with support and encouragement throughout the school year! Interested in sending your student a care package throughout the year? Take a look at the College Care Package Shop.
Our featured offerings include:
- Package Plans: Multi-event plans designed to make ordering packages for the school year easier and to save you money.
- Snack Packages: Our packages are hand packed, only include brand-name products and expiration dates are never an issue.
- Build Your Own: Build your own unique custom package allows families to make their own special package and address any dietary needs.
Happy Valentines Day
- Deadline: Jan. 24, 2026
- Planned Availability: Feb. 10, 2026
Spring Surprise
- Deadline: Feb. 28, 2026
- Planned Availability: March 9, 2026
Spring Finals
Deadline Date
- April 13th, 2026
Planned Availability Date
- May 4th, 2026
Residence Life
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
