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.

Signing the Housing Contract
- 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).
- 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.
Archived Notices
Interested in seeing the communications your student receives? View our archived emails sent to residents over the course of each year.
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.
- 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!
Room Outfitting and Supplies
Want to purchase your room supplies in one big swoop? Consider shopping through our Room Outfitting and Supplies store!
Please Read Before Ordering
- Students arriving early to campus: Students that are planning to arrive early to campus, including students in our athletic programs, should consider using our home delivery option. On-campus delivery orders will not be available for student pick up until our regular move-in period begins.
- On-campus delivery (order deadline July 22): Shipping is free for on-campus delivery. Everything shipped to campus will be labeled with your student's information and organized in advance of their arrival. Your student will then be notified as to the pick up location and times.
- Home delivery (order deadline July 22): Shipping your order home costs a flat rate of $11.95. You will need to provide your home address and select a delivery date during checkout. Please select a delivery date that is at least seven days out from the date you are placing the order.
Please note, you cannot combine on-campus and home deliveries on the same order.
Our Fulfillment Partner: SWAKU
SWAK University services is a family-owned business established in 2007 and located in Lenexa, Kansas. It is a nationally recognized fulfillment organization exclusively focused on supporting universities and colleges across the United States. SWAKU is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and maintains an A Rating with the BBB.
College Care Package Shop
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.
Welcome Packages
- Ultimate Welcome Package: Our most popular and best value care package, saving you 25%. It includes everything in our "Energy" and "Traditional" packages and our "I Need a Break" option (52 items total).
- Energy Welcome Package: This package has 24 fortifying snacks for support as students adjust to the pace of college life. It includes ramen noodles, Clif Energy Bars, Gardetto's Snack Mix, KIND Bars, NV Granola Bars, Nutri-Grain Bars, Whole-Grain Sun Chip, Veggie Straws, Planters Peanuts, Emergen-C, Kar's Sweet 'n Salty Mix, NV Protein Bars and more!
- Traditional Welcome Package: This package has 24 classic snacks to complement those first few hectic weeks of school. It includes Frito-Lay Chips, Goldfish Crackers, M&M's, ramen noodles, Oreos, Popchips, Snickers, ACT II Microwave Popcorn, NV Trail Mix Bars, Lance Sandwich Crackers, AirHeads, Tootsie Pops, Welch's Fruit Snacks and more!
- Welcome, I Need a Break Option: This option includes four tried and true "take your mind off of school" items. Includes noise putty, two decks of cards for game time, a mind-bending 3D maze cube and a 3” mesh stress ball.
Fall Finals
- Ultimate Fall Exam Package: Our most popular and best value care package, saving you 25%. It includes everything in our "Gotta-Keep-Going" and "Classic" packages and our "I Need a Break" option (52 items total).
- Gotta-Keep-Going Fall Exam Package: This package is just what they need for those late-night study sessions. It includes CheezIt’s, CLIF Bars, Emergen-C, NV Sweet and Salty Nut Bars, Fruit Roll-Ups, Oreos, Kar's Trail Mix, Miss Vickie’s Chips Mac & Cheese, Mandarin Oranges, NV Dark Chocolate Bars, PopChips, Quaker Oatmeal, Tootsie Pops and more.
- Classic Fall Exam Package: This package is the perfect complement to a hectic finals week. It has 24 items including Chex Mix, Famous Amos Cookies, Frito-Lay Chips, NV Granola Bars, Ramen Noodles, Pop-Tarts, Reese's Cups, Rice Krispies Treats, ACT II Microwave Popcorn, Hot Cocoa Mix, Sun Chips, Tootsie Pops, Welch's Fruit Snacks and more!
- Fall Finals, I Need a Break Option: This option includes four items they are sure to love, including a 3” Smiley squeeze ball, dominoes for game time, a glow-in-the-dark yo-yo1 and an interconnected loop puzzle for a fun mental challenge.
Residence Life
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.