Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse residence halls. Our halls offer you a unique opportunity for growth by living closely with others who have similar interests and needs. The friendships you make in the coming nine months will, in many cases, last a lifetime.

Lifestyle and location are keys to making an informed decision

We encourage you to make UW-L home by becoming actively involved in campus life. Create your own personal space in your room. Become involved within your floor and hall -- the fun times (floor programs and activities are scheduled throughout the year) and the quiet, reflective study times. Do your part to keep your hall clean, safe and quiet, respecting others’ rights and needs. The more involved you become, the more you will gain from your experience at UW-L.

When you’re considering hall options, keep two things in mind: lifestyle and location. All residence halls contain comparable physical facilities, and the size and furnishings of student rooms are identical, except for some triple room accommodations in Angell, Coate, Drake and Hutchison Halls and Reuter Hall suites. There is a separate process for applying to live in Reuter Hall. Reuter Hall is for sophomores and above.

White Hall is a substance free living environment. Substance free means no tobacco (both smoking and chew); alcohol, illegal drugs or intoxicated behavior will be allowed. In choosing to live in this hall, you are agreeing to abide by the substance free policy. All residence halls have policies that enforce state laws regarding alcohol and drug use. Sanford Hall is a co-ed residence hall with 226 men and women living in alternating rooms on the same floor with separate bathrooms.

Residence Hall Association Council, acting on behalf of hall residents, has implemented smoke-free living in all residence halls.

Click the link below to view a picture and description of each hall. Hopefully this will help you make an informed decision about which hall to choose based on your lifestyle needs.

The Office of Residence Life welcomes you to become informed about our residence life program. We encourage you to contact us or visit our office in 213 Wilder Hall with any questions. Keep in mind; we want to better serve you.

*IMPORTANT*

Before you are able to apply for housing, you need to apply to UW La Crosse and be accepted for admission. Admission to UW-L does not guarantee on-campus housing.

Applicants accepted to attend UW-L who wish to live in the Residence Halls must FIRST pay the $100 registration fee. They will then receive their acceptance packet from the Admissions Office, the packet will also contain a letter from the Residence Life Office outlining the housing application process. Read and follow the instructions - COMPLETE ALL THREE STEPS.

In past years, we have had waiting lists of new students wanting on-campus housing. Housing applications are prioritized by date received. Therefore, we urge you to pay your registration fee THEN apply for housing as quickly as possible.