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Public Research University in Madison, WI. Operating on a semester system.
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50K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
40
Housing Buildings
Life in Madison for University of Wisconsin-Madison Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Madison.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,300
Cost of Living Index
106
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
49
Bikeability
72
Public Transit
Metro Transit (bus system)
Nearest Airports
Dane County Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
47.1°F
Avg Snowfall
45.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
College Library
Open 24 hours during the week; reduced weekend hours (check for updates)
Memorial Library
Open seven days a week; reduced weekend hours (check for updates)
Steenbock Library
Check library website for current hours
Wendt Commons
Mon-Thu 7am–10pm; Fri 7am–6pm; Sat 8am–5pm (closed football Saturdays); Sun 8am–10pm
Nicholas Recreation Center
Check Rec Well website for current hours
Shell (Camp Randall Sports Center)
Check Rec Well website for current hours
Kohl Center
Varies by event
Union South
Check Wisconsin Union website for current hours
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
No Active Emergency Alerts
As of November 2, 2025, there are no active WiscAlerts or emergency notifications for the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
WARF announces $159.8 million in support for UW-Madison research in 2025
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) announced $159.8 million in total support for UW-Madison research for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Oct 31, 2025
UW–Madison partners with Microsoft and TitletownTech to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery
UW–Madison is collaborating with Microsoft and TitletownTech to explore advanced AI applications.
Oct 30, 2025
Safety Tips for Daylight Saving Time
Review personal safety practices and use campus resources such as SAFEwalk and the BadgerSAFE app.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 20 of 20 known dorm and housing options.
Adams Hall
Room types: single, double, triple
Bradley
Chadbourne
Room types: double
Cole
Dejope
Capacity: 589
Room types: triple, quad
Humphrey
Jorns
Kronshage
Capacity: 608
Room types: double, single
Kronshage – Showerman (Lakeshore)
Room types: double
Leopold Hall
Room types: double, triple
Lowell Hall
Room types: double, triple
Ogg
Capacity: 863
Room types: triple
Phillips Residence Hall
Capacity: 141
Room types: single, double
Sellery Hall
Room types: double, triple, quad
Slichter
Room types: double
Smith Residence Hall
Capacity: 576
Room types: single, double, triple
Sullivan
Tripp Hall
Room types: single, double, triple
Waters
Room types: double
Witte Residence Hall
Capacity: 1326
Room types: single, double, quad
Learning Management System
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Canvas
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@wisc.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 8, 2026
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