University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleMove-In Guide
Platteville, Wisconsin
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1866🔗 www.uwplatt.edu
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public university in southwest Wisconsin, part of the Universities of Wisconsin, and was founded in 1866 as Platteville Normal School. Its teams are the Pioneers. It offers eleven residence halls, mostly traditional-style, plus semi-suite and suite options. New freshmen and transfer students move in on a single Saturday in late August.
Enrollment
6,422
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,451
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 29, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New freshmen and transfer students move in on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continuing students move in Aug. 30 to 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff are on hand all day, so there is no need to arrive at the earliest time. You must complete check-in yourself: sign for your room key, hand in the Personal Data Form and sign up for a Residence Hall Activity Membership. Inspect your room at check-in. To arrive early, submit the Early Arrival Sign Up Form.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check-in is at stations at the front of each residence hall. Hall-specific instructions are emailed to your campus email account before move-in.
- Parking
- Many halls use drop-off zones with 15-minute parking during move-in weekend. Unload, then staff direct you to the closest parking lot. Follow posted signs, cones and staff directions, and expect heavy traffic. If you rented a loft and missed delivery, pick it up at check-in. Bring tools such as Allen wrenches or a rubber mallet, since front-desk tools may be limited.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (11)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bridgeway Commons
Semi-suite · Coed
Cooper Living and Learning Center
Traditional (living and learning) · Coed
Dobson Hall
Traditional · Coed
McGregor Hall
Traditional (single rooms) · Coed
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Melcher Hall
Traditional · Coed
Morrow Hall
Traditional · Coed
Pickard Hall
Traditional · Coed
Porter Hall
Traditional · Coed
Rountree Commons
Semi-suite · Coed
Southwest Hall
Suite · Coed
Wilgus Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
—
Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.