History of UW-Madison Dorms*

  • North Hall Opens

    North Hall Opens
    North Hall was the first dorm on campus, three years after the University first opened its doors. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: https://www.polisci.wisc.edu/DepartmentHistory
  • South Hall Opens

    It wasn't until 1863 that women would be allowed to live in South Hall. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only.
  • Female College Building Opens

    Female College Building Opens
    While originally named Female College, the dormitory was renamed to Ladies' Hall in 1874, and then in 1901 it was renamed Chadbourne Hall, what we know it as today. Today Chadbourne Hall is a learning community, offering a combination of residential and academic life. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: https://ssl1.linux.dwht.doit.wisc.edu/summerprograms/chadbourne.html
  • Barnard Hall Opens

    Barnard Hall Opens
    A part of Chadbourne Hall, Barnard Hall is the oldest exisitng dormitory on campus. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: http://web-se-1.housing.wisc.edu/residencehalls/halls
  • Elizabeth Waters Hall Opens

    Elizabeth Waters Hall Opens
    This centrally located dorm provides access to both Lakeshore life, classes and is closer to the State Street area than all other Lakeshore dorms. It is commonly known as "the best of both worlds." *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: https://www.union.wisc.edu/symbiosis/accommodations.html
  • Sellery Hall Opens

    Sellery Hall Opens
    Sellery was the first building to open in the Southeast area. It also has three learning communities. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: https://twitter.com/uwselleryhall
  • Witte Hall Opens

    Witte Hall Opens
    Home to the Multicultural Learning Community and Cross-College Advising Services. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: http://web-se-1.housing.wisc.edu/residencehalls/halls
  • Ogg Hall Opens

    Ogg Hall Opens
    A new construction in the Southeast neighborhood, Ogg Hall will house only non-freshman students starting in the fall of 2015. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: http://residents.housing.wisc.edu/masterplan/ogg/
    Photo credit: http://residents.housing.wisc.edu/masterplan/ogg/
  • Smith Hall Opens

    Smith Hall Opens
    Located in the Southeast area, Smith Hall houses both first year and non-freshman students. It is also home to Newell's Deli, a small dining hall. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: http://luchasientevive.com/large-hallway/ Photo credit: http://luchasientevive.com/large-hallway/
  • Dejope Hall Opens

    Dejope Hall Opens
    Located in the Lakeshore neighborhood, this dorm is one of UW's newest. It houses both first-year and non-freshman residents. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only.
  • Leopold Hall Opens

    Leopold Hall Opens
    Leopold Hall is the campus' first green dorm. Promoting sustainable living, this dorm also has the GreenHouse Learning Community. *Due to a lack of information, all dates are set to January 1st. Please reference the year only. Photo credit: http://www.news.wisc.edu/21948