Campus Living

May I loft my bed?

Yes. At the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, we allow our residents the option of lofting the bed in their room. A resident may utilize the popular loft rental program offered through the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. 

You may find out more information about lofts here.  On this page you will find the summer deadline for loft rentals if you would like your loft delivered to your room prior to Fall move-in. Depending on availability, lofts can be rented after this date by talking to a member of your Residence Hall Staff. 

The use of homemade personal lofts is prohibited.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


How do I connect my computer to the network?

Please visit the ResNet website for current requirements and information.

A computer lab is provided in each residence hall for the convenience of our residents. Each lab houses 3-5 PCs connected to the internet and a laser printer located at the hall's main desk. Printed documents can be collected during the posted hours when the desk is open. Documents not collected during hours when the desk is open will be placed on the front desk for pick up at a later time - for this reason we do not recommend printing anything with personal or sensitive information to the halls' printers. 


Is my personal property insured?

The university takes precautions to help residents protect their individual possessions. However, situations do occur when belongings disappear or become damaged. As the University cannot accept liability for this type of loss, we strongly urge that you determine if you are covered by your guardian/parents' insurance or invest in adequate personal property insurance or renter's insurance if necessary.

May I have visitors?


Visitation in the UW-Platteville residence halls shall be defined as those time periods when residents may invite friends or relatives to visit them in their residence hall rooms or in designated residence hall areas such as lounges and the basement.

 

Limits and procedures

In accordance with the UW System Board of Regent guidelines, campus visitation options are defined as follows:

1. Closed: A policy in which no visitation is permitted.

2. Limited: A policy in which in no case shall visitation exceed a maximum of 17 hours per day, with residence halls closed no later than 2 a.m. on any day.

3. Open: A policy in which a maximum of 24 hours of visitation is permitted.

 

Each wing unit will have the responsibility of determining its own hours of visitation. Discussion and voting will be conducted by each wing unit. Hours must be approved by two-thirds vote. Any student may change to a wing unit of their preference to obtain more desirable visitation hours if space is available.

 

Guests are to utilize the bathroom facilities of their identified gender. Each building has a bathroom in the basement for visitors.

Violations

A violation shall constitute a visitor entering a wing unit prior to the determined time of visitation, remaining on a wing after the closing of the unit’s visitation period, or any other violation of that wing’s

visitation guidelines.

 

Priority rights

With respect to your roommate, if they do not have a guest or want to sleep or study, they have priority regarding the use of the room.



May I have overnight guests?

Guests are defined as anyone not currently assigned to the room.  Overnight guests are not permitted until the roommate/suitemate agreement form has been completed and turned in to a resident assistant. If roommates/suitemates cannot agree on terms of overnight guest visitation, residence hall staff will assist in negotiating acceptable terms for all parties involved. Residents must accompany their guests throughout the visit. Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests and are responsible for informing their guests of residence hall policies.

 

Key points regarding overnight guest procedures:

  • Misusing keys and university IDs/temporary door access cards – Residents are not permitted to give residence hall keys or temporary/student ID cards to guests or other students.
  • Hosting overnight guests – Each room may be occupied by a maximum of two overnight guests per night. Overnight guests may stay a maximum of three nights in any residence hall within a seven-day period. Exceptions must be approved by the resident director prior to the guest’s arrival.
  • Hosting guests who violate policy – Hosts may be found responsible for policy violations of their guests. Alleged policy violations may prohibit the guest from remaining in the residence halls and/or may restrict future visits. University Police will be called when guests under the age of 18 violate federal or state law. Different polices may apply per university sponsored events, camps, or conferences.

Any resident seeking a request outside of the parameters above must seek preapproval from their resident director.


When do the halls close?

Halls Close at 6:00p.m. on the last day of finals week, every semester. Residents needing to stay beyond 6:00p.m. that day must contact their Resident Director for approval (this is typically reserved for extreme or unavoidable situations, and approval is not guaranteed).  No one may remain in the traditional halls after 11:00a.m. the day after the halls close, even with an approved late departure. 

We will work with students who have no other living options during this time. Please contact the Department to set up a meeting with one of our Central Staff members to discuss your options. For extended breaks (winter and summer) information can be found by contacting the Resident Director, and will be sent via email in the weeks leading up to every break.

Our traditional style residence halls close at the end of the fall semester and again at the end of the spring semester. It is the student’s responsibility to locate alternate housing during these vacation periods. Our suite-style residential buildings; Bridgeway Commons, Rountree Commons, Southwest Hall, and Cooper Living and Learning Center remain open to their residents during most break periods; but a single suite-style building is typically designated for summer occupancy.

While no one may remain in the halls during these periods, there are options to leave your personal belongings in the room. During the winter, residents can leave items in their assigned rooms for no additional charge. During the summer items can be left in a residents room ONLY if they complete a Summer Storage Contract ($150) - the items must be stored in the residents assigned room for the following fall (RD will confirm there is a reservation) and this can be done whether it is the same room they lived in that year or a new space.


Moving In

When do the halls open for the fall and spring semesters?

Please visit our Move In / Out information and resource page for updates. 

Updates/Reminders are also posted to our department social media accounts regularly.


What do I need to bring for check-in?

  • A print out of your housing assignment email, or be able to pull it up on your phone.
  • UW-Platteville identification card.  This card allows you to purchase meals, rent text books, has access to your e-accounts for laundry, and is your residence hall door access)
  • Money for Activity Membership (optional for $15, but required to utilize most items at the front desk), and/or hall t-shirt.
  • Completed Personal Data Form available on Residence Life SharePoint site

What items should I NOT bring to UW-Platteville?

  • Candles and anything that requires or creates an open flame
  • Toasters, hot plates, pizza ovens (or like items), air fryers, appliances with open heating coils
  • Space heaters
  • Humidifiers (will cause mold to form)
  • Ceiling fans (even if attached to bunk)
  • Halogen lights
  • Plug-in air fresheners due to fire hazard and close living space
  • Pets (other than harmless fish, and tank no larger that 10 Gallons)
  • Any chargeable wheeled conveyance devices (scooters, hoverboards, e-bikes) are not permitted in the residence halls or bike storage due to fire hazard.
  • Firearms/weapons (besides the obvious, this includes, slingshots, bb guns, decorative swords, switchblades, paintball guns, and airsoft guns).  
  • Personally built or designed lofts. 
    • Our residence halls utilize a loft rental program based on the room assignment that you receive.
  • Mini-fridges exceeding 5.0 cubic feet.  All traditional halls, Bridgeway Commons, and Cooper Living Learning Center rooms are furnished with a 4.0 cubic foot fridge to be shared by all residents of the room. There will be an additional charge for electrical use for those who choose to bring an additional mini-fridge.
    • Rountree Commons and Southwest Hall have full-sized refrigerators in their kitchenettes for resident use.
    • Residents of Rountree Commons are not allowed additional refrigerators in their spaces.

What are Activity Memberships?

These memberships are optional for residents to purchase, although a majority of our residents have these memberships. You may purchase them when you arrive or throughout the year at the Hall Desk. With this membership, residents are allowed to check out items at the front desk including cooking utensils, sports equipment, tools, games, etc.

The activity membership is the main source of fundraising for our residence halls and is used to provide programming as well as to purchase new items to be available to our activity card members. Activity fees are $8 per semester or $15 for the entire school year. 

Without the purchase of the activity membership there is still a limited number of items available to all residents. Including: Vacuum cleaners and jumper cables. In the winter, shovels and lock de-icer are also available to all residents.

Residence Hall Staff

What is a Resident Director?

Each hall has a Resident Director (RD) who is a full-time professional staff member who lives in the building. The Resident Director's office is located in or near the main lobby in each building. The resident director has had previous staff experience and is provided with ongoing training. Many of the RD's daily responsibilities deal with the general management and operation of the hall as well as interpersonal areas such as supervising, advising, and counseling individuals and groups. Specifically, each RD is responsible for selecting and training the student-staff in their building, handling discipline in the hall, making referrals to campus partners, and establishing an environment conducive to academic and personal growth and development.

What is a Senior Assistant?

The Senior Assistant (SA) has the primary responsibility to serve as an overall support in the day-to-day operation of the residence hall under the supervision of the Resident Director. The SA is a student who has previously been employed as a Resident Assistant and has been selected to serve in this role based on their leadership and organizational skills, as well as their previous high-quality performance.

What is a Resident Assistant?

​The Resident Assistant (RA), is an undergraduate student who lives right on a wing with the residents. The RA's major focus is to aid residents in their adjustment to university life. As a member of the Residence Life staff, the RA is responsible for informing you of university resources and programs, working with various aspects of hall governance, offering and receiving personal feedback, developing an positive educational atmosphere, encouraging resident involvement (in the wing/hall, and on campus), and dealing with personal and disciplinary concerns. Most important, the RA's work to develop community--where each student can develop a sense of identity, take part in developmental opportunities, and feel a sense of responsibility toward others.

Being a resident assistant is a great resume builder!  We find this experience sets students apart when they are applying for full-time, post-graduate positions. 

REMUNATIVE BENEFITS:

  • Paid single room
  • Paid meal allotment up to Level 2
  • $925 yearly stipend, paid monthly
INTANGIBLE BENEFITS:

  • Being part of a great team
  • Clearly outlined job expectations
  • Professional training in communication, conflict resolution, policy enforcement, building inclusive communities, emergency response, mental health crisis response, and co-curricular learning.
  • Ongoing feedback on growth and strength areas provided by supervisors

If you are interested in becoming a resident assistant, chat with your current residence hall staff.  Look for posts via social media, mailbox stuffers, hall postings, departmental emails, as well as campus-wide advertising for updated timelines and information.


Room Reservations/Assignments

Do I have to live in a residence hall?

University of Wisconsin System Board of Regent policy states that all first- and second-year students must live in university residence halls unless they meet established criteria for exemption.  Exceptions to this requirement are authorized for the following reasons:
  • Students who commute daily from the home of their parent / legal guardian and they live 40 miles away or less. NOTE: No student with a current residence hall E-contract are released during the current school year unless they no longer attend the university or participate in a university sponsored program.
  • Students who are a veteran (documentation needs to be provided).  A veteran is a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty and was discharged under conditions, which were other than dishonorable. NOTE: Periods of active duty for training, pursuant to an enlistment in the National Guard or Reserves, do not qualify a student as a veteran.
  • Students who will be at least two or more years since their high school graduation.
  • Students who have a child (please provide copy of birth certificate).
  • Students who are married (please provide a copy of your marriage certificate).
Other circumstances may be considered, but students must submit documentation in addition to completing the Request for Exemption form provided by the Department of Residence Life.  
Until you have received written authorization from the Department of Residence Life, you are not released from the Board of Regents Residency Requirement. You will be charged for residence hall housing if you are enrolled and living off-campus without written approval from the Department of Residence Life.

PLEASE NOTE: No student may cancel their residence hall contract unless they no longer attend the university or participate in a university sponsored program.

MEDICAL CONCERNS: Students that have a medical concern that warrants consideration will need to seek a medical accommodation for exemption from the Board of Regent policy.  Please visit the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) website at https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/disability-access-center If you have questions about documentation or would like to learn more about services and accommodations, please contact SSWD at (608) 342-1818 or email sswd@uwplatt.edu.

(Requests based on dissatisfaction with residence hall living or financial situation will not be approved.)

What does it cost to live in the residence halls?

The 2023-4 fees for living on campus are:
  • Traditional Room (Double Occupancy) - $2,240 per person per semester, or $4,480 per year.
  • Renewed Traditional (Melcher Hall and Porter Hall) - $2,475 per person per semester, or $4,950 per year.
  • Cooper Living and Learning Center (Agriculture 2 LLC) - $2,240 per person per semester, or $4,480 per year.
  • Elevated Traditional (Dobson Hall) - $2,530 per person per semester, or $5,060 per year.
  • Rountree Commons (Semi-Suite-Style) - $3,144 per person per semester, or $6,288 per year.
  • Bridgeway Commons (Semi-Suite-Style) - $3,115 per person per semester, or $6,230 per year.
  • Southwest Hall (Suite-Style) - $3,200 per person per semester, or $6,400 per year


We anticipate a 2-3% raise in room rate for 2024-5.  Final budget is approved by Board of Regents in July 2024.

Should I contact my roommate before arriving to campus?

For many of our students sharing living space with another person is just one of the "firsts" they will experience.  We can understand how you might be nervous. We encourage all roommates to contact each other before moving into their residence hall space. With your room assignment, you will also receive your roommate's university email address (uwplatt.edu account).
Roommate Tips, Tricks, and Reactions

To assist you in breaking the ice with your new roommate, the departmental staff have put together some Roommate Tips, Tricks, and Reactions to start thinking about.  ​​​​​​​​​

Is it possible to change my room and/or hall?

Yes, if you wish to change your location for any reason, you may do so by entering the room change process via the Residence Life Room Change Inquiry Form.  Changes will be allowed contingent upon available space. Room changes will begin 10 business days after the start of each semester.
  • Please note that your Internet/Network connection is automatically activated in your new room. If you have questions regarding your internet/network connection as you move, please contact ITS Help Desk (608.342.1400). Room changes made at the end of the fall semester will be processed over winter break. You should contact your RD for more information and timelines/deadlines.

Contact Information

Residence Life


1300 Ullsvik Hall