Contact Us
Residence Life
Phone: 715-425-4555
Email: reslife@uwrf.edu
Location: B3 East Hathorn Hall
Welcome Home!
When you’re here, you’re home. We’re a highly residential campus with approximately 2,500 students living on campus each year, meaning you’ve got a built-in community right here on campus. From the sprawling South Fork Suites to newly renovated May Hall, our 11 residence halls are designed to provide you with a terrific residential experience.
What we are:
- Vibrant: Our residence halls are vibrant communities bursting with opportunities to participate in floor and hall programs. In addition to a variety of social and educational events hosted throughout the year, our residence halls are also home to a variety of Living and Learning Communities.
- Safe: Residence hall doors are locked 24/7 with the exception of designated move-in and move-out times. Resident Assistants monitor student safety and residence life staff and University Police are available around the clock to respond to emergencies.
- Convenient: There are many perks to living on campus, including proximity to your classes! All halls are smoke-free and have facilities for students with disabilities. They also include fully furnished rooms, high-speed wireless internet, free unlimited laundry, trash and recycling features and common spaces for cooking, studying and socializing.
Take a Tour
Curious about our residence halls? Take a sneak peek inside your future home with our video tours.
Crabtree Hall
Housing nearly 250 students, Crabtree is located on the east side of campus. First year students are eligible to live in this coed hall.
Grimm Hall
Conveniently located on the east side of campus near Rodli Hall, Grimm Hall is home to approximately 250 first-year students.
McMillan Hall
A coed residence hall, McMillan Hall is located on the east side of campus and houses approximately 250 first-year students.
Parker Hall
Approximately 250 first-year students call Parker Hall home. This residence hall is located on the east side of campus close to sport courts, trails and the Kinnickinnic River.
Ames Suites
Pod-style living designed for students who are at least one year post high school graduation, Ames Suites are located on the east side of campus and houses close to 240 students.
Hathorn Hall
Home to nearly 350 students, Hathorn Hall is located in the heart of campus. Students who are at least one year post high school are eligible to live in this coed residence hall.
South Fork Suites
South Fork Suites is home to approximately 240 students who are either two years post high school graduation or 21+ years old.
Johnson Hall
Open to students of any age and gender, Johnson Hall is located on the west side of campus and houses approximately 300 students.
May Hall
Newly renovated, May Hall is located on the west side of campus. Nearly 150 students of all ages call this coed residence hall home.
Prucha Hall
Students of any age are welcome to live in Prucha. Located on the west side of campus, this coed residence hall houses nearly140 students.
Stratton Hall
Located on the west side of campus, Stratton Hall is a coed residence hall open to students of any age. Approximately 120 students call Stratton home.
Important Things to Know
Live close to campus? If you live at your permanent address with your parent(s) or a legal guardian and your residence is within the approved commuting zip codes (or within 40 miles as verified on Google Maps), then you can request to commute. Viisit https://www.uwrf.edu/ResidenceLife/ContractRates/CommuterPolicy.cfm to view the full policy or check zip code.
We require first and second-year students to live in university residence halls. This policy doesn’t apply if you are 21 years of age or older or graduated from high school two years prior to the start of the housing contract. Veterans, married students or students with extenuating financial or personal circumstances can request exemption from this policy. View more information and find exemption request forms at https://www.uwrf.edu/ResidenceLife/ContractRates/2-Year-Residency-Requirement.cfm.
Students (including first-year students) may purchase a residential or commuter parking permit through our Parking Department. Rates vary depending on the lot and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis so if you’re interested, put this on your to-do list!