Housing

In-person students are responsible for making their own living arrangements. Fees do not cover room and board. Please make sure that your class is confirmed before signing housing contracts or leases.

There are several housing options available, including limited on-campus dorms, as well as privately owned dormitory rooms and apartment rentals.

On-campus Dorms

In summer 2025, on-campus housing was primarily in Smith Hall, with mostly triple rooms available and a minimal number of single and double rooms. Please review the University Housing website for a list of rates. A limited number of single rooms were available to WISLI students in Barnard Hall. Dining plans for Summer 2025 were available as a summer block meal plan.

Applications for on-campus housing are anticipated to open in late March/early April. Individuals may apply once they are admitted to the University and must be enrolled in a summer course by the move-in date. For questions regarding on-campus housing, please contact info@housing.wisc.edu.

Check out the Summer Boost Program if you are enrolled as an undergraduate, degree-seeking student at UW-Madison, looking for help covering the cost of living in residence halls.

Privately Owned Dormitory Rooms

Application procedures and lease agreements are solely the responsibility of the student renter, not the University. Many options include a meal plan. Below is a list of some of the most popular private dorms in Madison:

Privately Owned Apartment Rentals

The UW-Madison Campus Area Housing page features a convenient search engine for off-campus rental housing. The website lists privately owned apartments, houses, and rooms for sublease. Please be aware that most off-campus students walk, bike, or bus to campus.

Cooperative Housing

External Resources for Off-Campus Sublets Housing

Please be aware that WISLI cannot be held responsible for any sublet or rental agreements made through any of these resources above.