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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 1,133
Campus Size 933 acres
Student Centers
  • Memorial Union
  • Student Activity Center (SAC)
  • Union South
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries 35
Popular Places to Chill
  • Bascom Hill
  • Library Mall
  • State Street
  • Student unions
Bar on Campus Rathskeller in the Memorial Union
Bowling on Campus No. Plans are made for a bowling alley in the new Union South, scheduled to open Spring 2011.
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • College Library
  • Ingraham Hall
  • Memorial Union
Movie Theater on Campus Memorial Union Theater

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Students rave about the Memorial Union and it is by far one of the most attractive aspects of UW. It’s comprised of the renowned Rathskellar bar, dining areas, a pool hall, the newly built Peeet's Coffee and Tea Lounge, and the lakeshore terrace. UW currently has plans to build a new student union, opening Spring 2011 and is discussing plans for a recreation facility. The University recently opened the doors of the new Student Activity Center (SAC) and Health Services in the center of campus. The SAC offers meeting and conference rooms, a large rooftop desk, study lounges, as well as numerous comfy chairs and available computers. While the athletic facilities do not receive as much praise, students do feel satisfied with what they offer. Both unions are on campus, and some athletic facilities are only a few blocks away.

While the unions and gyms are very popular, UW obviously has more to offer than just that—for example, the library system is extensive and spreads all over campus. There are a total of 35 libraries, and most are geared towards specific areas of study like geology or art history. Students find this very accommodating and accessible. The academic buildings are in good shape structurally and enhance student learning. For those studying law, the Foley & Lardner trial courtroom is in place for mock hearings and other legal proceedings. Those interested in the art field have access to the Elvejham museum; here, student art pieces are displayed and classes are taught. For business students, the Grainger Hall building was recently added onto with new conference centers, lounge, and offices. One negative aspect of some facilities, however, is the location. Since the school is several miles in size, some academic buildings or libraries may not be within walking distance, which can be inconvenient during bad weather.

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ascher22

Veterinary Technician and Assistant '12

3.8
B+

Bathrooms Are Clean but Need More

The bathrooms are always very clean and stalls are open. However, when your on the second floor you need to go all the way back downstairs. It nice that downstairs there is bathrooms all over the place. One complaint I do have is why are the bathrooms by the theatre, EXTREMELY better than the ones the students are suppose to use. I mean we pay more than a person who is buying a ticket does so we should get the better bathrooms.

May 23, 2012

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kjboos

Financial Services Marketing '14

5.0
A+

Great Facilities.

The facilities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are great! The Kohl Center is an state of the art venue.Union South is beautiful and is very modern.

May 05, 2012

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alever

Speech Language Pathology '10

4.2
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Everything You Need

UW-Madison is constantly improving. Although many of the classrooms are pretty old, there are also many wonderful, updated facilities. The brand new Union South building is awesome - tons of study space, a movie theater, and great places to hang out.

May 01, 2012

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User rating for University of Wisconsin - Facilities is 4.6 out of 5 based on 37 user reviews.

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Favorite Things To Do

Play Frisbee on Bascom Hill, get gelato at Paciugo-Shop on State Street, go to sports games, sled down Liz Waters Hill on cafeteria trays, go dancing at MadAve, study in the Memorial Union Cages, drink coffee in the Starbucks Loft, go sailing/swimming in Lake Mendota, take a Zumba class at the SERF, or go ice skating at the Shell.

Visit the Union, go to the theaters, shop and get great food on State Street, go out on the lakes, walk to Picnic Point, work out at the recreational centers, play sports in front of the Kohl Center or on Bascom Hill.

Did You Know?
  • Camp Randall was once the site of a Civil War training camp. It now houses a 77,000 seat stadium and a memorial arch.
  • In the past decade, 12 UW buildings have been extensively renovated, including Grainger Hall, Chamberlain Hall, Engineering Centers, the chemistry building, and the Microbial Services building. Two housing dorms—Smith and Ogg—have been built, and campus has opened the doors of the new Student Activity Center and University Health Services.

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