Our Residence Halls
When you’re here, you’re home. We’re a highly residential campus with approximately 2,500 students who live, learn and discover together. Over 40% of our students live on campus and we believe this environment creates an on-campus experience like no other. Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to reslife@uwrf.edu.
Tour Traditional Halls
Tour Ames Suites and South Fork Suites
Explore the Halls
First year students are in their first two semesters of college since graduating from high school, whether or not they have already taken college courses.
One year post-high school graduation means that by your move-in date, you're at least one year post-graduation.
Two years post-high school graduation means that by your move-in date, you're at least two years post-graduation. (Or you're at least 21 years or older.)
Access for All
Residence Life is committed to fostering inclusive residence hall communities where all members can fully participate in programs and activities. Recognizing the diverse needs of individuals within our community, if you require modifications or accommodations to participate in residence hall programs, please let your Area Coordinator know. The sooner we are aware of your needs, the better, as it will help us plan accordingly. Requests for disability-related accommodations can also be made via the accommodations process with the Disability Resource Center.
What Do Our Residence Halls Offer?
- Fully furnished rooms
- High-speed wireless internet
- Free unlimited laundry
- Trash/recycling services
- Parking near the halls
- Short walk to class
- Common spaces for cooking, studying and socializing
- Smoke-free facilities
What's Most Important to You?
We have 11 residence halls on campus and all are unique! Halls are located on both the east and west side of campus and have different room setups, occupancy options and amenities.
You can join one of our themed communities when you sign your residence hall contract. Space is limited and these communities fill quickly!
| South Fork Suites | Four single rooms in a suite. Upperclass students only. Must be two-plus years post high school graduation or 21+ years old. |
| All other halls |
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To choose a roommate, visit the Residence Hall Portal.
- Accepting a Roommate: Roommates must be mutually requested and accepted in the portal before signing up for a room.
- Roommate Agreements: Staff facilitates a roommate agreement process and are trained to mediate any conflicts between roommates, if necessary.
- Room Sign Up: Before each academic year, students are given an opportunity to choose a room and roommate through Room Sign Up for that year. Students who have a signed contract receive communication from Residence Life with details.
- South Fork Suites Sign Up: Students seeking a room in South Fork Suites for an upcoming semester should enter the portal and sign a contract for living on campus. Instructions on how to sign up are emailed to eligible students in advance of Room Sign Up.
- Room Moves: During each semester, students are provided with the option of moving rooms. They should inquire with their residence hall staff to learn when and how room moves are provided.
Single-Gender and Mixed-Gender Suites
Students who are eligible for South Fork Suites may choose to live in either a single-gender or mixed-gender suite. Single-gender suites are assigned based on birth gender and students may sign up to be in a single-gender suite individually or in groups. For students who wish to be in a mixed-gender suite, each student must sign an "Agreement for Mixed-Gender Housing" in the portal during the South Fork Suites Lottery and must have a group of four accepted roommates.
| South Fork Suites | Each suite is equipped with a kitchen (full size fridge, microwave, sink, cabinets and ample counter space). Two full kitchens with stoves are located on each floor. |
| Ames Suites | Each pod (about 22 people) contains a kitchen and dining/kitchenette area. Full kitchens are located on the 2nd and 4th floors. |
| All Other Residence Halls | At least one full kitchen is located in each residence hall. |
| South Fork Suites | A conference room equipped with a television and seating is located on the 1st floor. A pool table is located on the 2nd floor. A lounge room equipped with a television and plush couches is located on the 2nd floor. |
| Ames Suites | Each pod (about 22 people) contains a living room area with a television and plush couches. |
| All other halls | Theatre rooms including TVs, Blu-Ray players, surround sound and couches are located in the basement of each residence hall. Game tables (Pool, Ping-Pong, etc.) are located in the basement of each hall. |
| South Fork Suites | Each suite of four single rooms has a full bathroom. |
| Ames Suites | Each pod contains three full bathrooms. |
| All other halls | For most traditional halls, each floor has gender-specific bathrooms, with the following exceptions:
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All community bathrooms on campus are cleaned by our custodial staff each weekday. Ames bathrooms are cleaned bi-weekly and South Fork bathrooms are cleaned each semester. All hall common areas are continuously cleaned by custodial staff.
All residence halls are locked to outsiders and residents have access with their student IDs. Resident Assistants on each floor of each building, in collaboration with University Police, continuously monitor student safety.
Cost includes your room and all utilities and amenities, so there are no unexpected or variable costs. Housing deposits carry over from year to year and there is no need to collect rent or any payments from your roommates. All payments are made individually, once per semester.
Annual rate adjustments are voted on by the Residence Hall Association in January and approved by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents in July.
On-campus residence halls are the closest you can live to your classes! Halls are located on the east and west sides of campus, with academic buildings in the center.
Continuity: You can live in the residence halls throughout the academic year and in the summer. All breaks, except J-term, are included in the residence hall contract. Students wanting to stay over winter break/J-term can do so by signing a J-term contract. Students who are taking classes, doing research on campus or are working on campus in the summer can also live in the summer residence hall.
Flexible: Residence Life supports students' decisions to leave for a semester to study abroad, student teach or do an internship without being locked into a lease or needing to sublet your room! Current students who plan to study abroad for an upcoming semester should contact Residence Life to have their housing deposit "held" until the semester that they return to on-campus living.
Residence Life
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
