News for residents of the University Residence Halls at UW–Madison
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Take Care & Decompress During Exams
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Your academics are important, but so are you! During these last few busy and stressful weeks of the semester, make sure to set aside some time for yourself. Relax and de-stress however works best for you, and remember: you are not alone. There are tons of events and resources to help along the way, like Housing's Wisconsin Weekdays or
Dining special events, Recreation & Wellbeing's Self-Care Week, University Health Services' (UHS)
24/7 online mental health resources, and more.
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For students feeling stressed or anxious about exams:
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Thrive Online offers practical tools, strategies, and worksheets across three learning modules: Test Anxiety, Stress Management, and Procrastination.
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For students with small concerns who would benefit from a brief conversation with a professional:
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Let’s Talk provides 20-minute drop-in consultations with a UHS mental health provider at locations across campus.
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For students with ongoing concerns who want to speak to a licensed professional quickly:
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Uwill offers virtual counseling every day, including evenings and weekends, with appointments typically available within 24 hours.
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24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support Line
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For students experiencing a mental health crisis:
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Call the 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support Line at 608-265-5600 and choose option #9.
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Maintenance Minute: Taking Out the Trash
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It stinks, but we all have to take out the trash.
When your bin is getting full, save your nose and room from potential odors and take your trash bags to the nearest trash and recycling location. To keep our residence hall communities pleasant and clean, avoid throwing food or bags of trash in bathroom or common area bins. Instead, take them outside right away so the bins do not overfill and our custodians can prioritize making sure your building is a safe, clean, and healthy space.
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Throwback Photo of the Week
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Campus might look different now that the first snow has arrived! Check out these students making the most of it by building a snowman outside Sellery Residence Hall!
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Return Borrowed Dining Dishware
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Have items from the dining markets in your room? Help our staff better serve you and your fellow Badgers by bringing them back to one of the markets. Commonly borrowed dining items include dishes, silverware, green to-go containers, or mugs. Using reusable dishware prevents paper and plastic waste, so help us be sustainable by keeping them in dining markets!
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Reminder: Let Us Know Your End of Semester Plans
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All residents must log in to My UW Housing and let us know their plans for the end of the fall semester by choosing “End of Semester Plans” by December 18. Unless signed up for winter
break housing, you should vacate your room within 24 hours of your last exam or by 7 p.m. on December 18, whichever comes first. All University Residence Halls will close at this time for residents not signed up for winter break housing and will re-open for the spring semester on January 17, 2026. More information about planning for winter break
is on our Moving & Breaks page.
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Wednesday, December 3 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Room 217 | 2nd Floor | Red Gym, Office of Inclusion Education
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The Office of Inclusion Education invites you to join us for hot cocoa, vision boards, growth calendars, and all the cozy self-care vibes you need before finals hit! All supplies will be provided.
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Reminder: Dining Meal Plan Adjustment Period
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You can make adjustments to your dining meal plan for the spring semester from November 19 – December 14 in My UW Housing.
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Tuesday, December 2
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
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Come join Wisconsin Weekdays to make a craft you are proud of! Using perler beads, string, paint, and glue you can create hanging decor, desk decor, or a gift to take home to friends and family!
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Cookies & Cocoa Movie Party
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Wednesday, December 3
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
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Join us to decorate cookies and make some cozy hot chocolate!
We will have the Disney movie Frozen playing as you relax ahead of finals. Load up your cookies and cocoa with frosting, sprinkles, candy canes, and more to get in the festive spirit!
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Thursday, December 4
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
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Winter Wonderland Workshop
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Tuesday, December 9
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Join Wisconsin Weekdays and get into the creative spirit by designing your own custom mason jar snow globe! This relaxing, hands-on event lets you craft a little winter wonderland complete with glitter, mini figurines, and plenty of cozy vibes. It’s the perfect way to de-stress, add some sparkle to your space, and get into the holiday spirit with friends!
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