Living in a residence hall or apartment is a great choice. There are so many ways to get involved, enhance your learning and connect with your community.

It's not required, yet 68% of UW Freshmen choose to live on campus because it…

• makes life super easy

• is a good orientation to college life

• is a great way to meet people

• gives you a community of support

Residence hall and apartment amenities

All students living in campus residence halls and apartments have access to the following amenities:

• Maker spaces, Area 01 in Maple Hall and The Mill in McCarty Hall
• A gym, Fitness Center West in Elm Hall, with cardio and free weight equipment
• Meeting space including Alder Commons in Alder Hall which has four meeting rooms, a 222-seat auditorium and a lounge (The Commons). UW residents can reserve meeting rooms or The Commons.
• For the full list of amenities, go to the Perks & Recreation page.

How to apply for housing

The undergraduate housing application process is easy, but there are a few things to consider before you apply. We put together a handy guide to walk you through it. The guide covers room types and rates, detailed information about dining plans, dates when the applications go live and how to apply.