University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterMove-In Guide
Whitewater, Wisconsin
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1868🔗 www.uww.edu
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public comprehensive university in the small city of Whitewater in southeastern Wisconsin, with roughly 9,400 undergraduates. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and was founded in 1868. Most students living on campus are in co-ed traditional low-rise halls, with two 10-story Wells towers and a few specialty options.
Enrollment
9,405
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 30, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Students return to campus Aug. 30, 2026 for the start of the academic year, and classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 2. A Drop N Go move-in option runs 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, with sign-ups open from July 24 to noon on Aug. 17. Residents keep their room key until they return Aug. 30. Early arrival before Aug. 30 needs an approved application and a $15 per day charge.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Drop N Go key pickup is in Parking Lot 2, off Prince Street between the Greenhill Center of the Arts and Laurentide Hall. Stay in your vehicle and use the drive-through line at the purple tent. The student must claim the key with a Hawkcard or driver's license; keys are not available in the residence hall.
- Parking
- Use the temporary unloading zone outside your hall (30 minute limit), then move your vehicle to the yellow residence hall lot near your building. No parking permit is needed during Drop N Go hours. Vehicles left overnight in residence hall lots need a permit, which can be bought online.
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 (13)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Arey Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Benson Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Bigelow Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Clem Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
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Fischer Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Fricker Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Knilans Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Lee Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Ma'iingan Hall
Accessible pod-style · Coed
Tutt Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Wellers Hall
Traditional low-rise · Coed
Wells East
High-rise · Coed
Wells West
High-rise · Coed
Orientation
Warhawk Welcome
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 30, 2026
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
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.