University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Does University of Wisconsin-Madison Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of Wisconsin-Madison students live off campus. In 2023, 26% of undergrads at University of Wisconsin-Madison lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 91% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wisconsin-Madison. There are 7,476 spots available in on-campus housing for all 37,230 undergraduates. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletics

At University of Wisconsin-Madison there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Wisconsin-Madison:

Safety at University of Wisconsin-Madison

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW Madison campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UW Madison offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Wisconsin-Madison

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Wisconsin-Madison, take Interstate 90/94 to Madison, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dane County Regional airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Wisconsin you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Wisconsin-Madison's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Wisconsin-Madison

To learn more about University of Wisconsin-Madison, choose from the options below:

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Connect with other students, parents, and admissions professionals to learn more about about UW Madison in the College Confidential forums.