Campus Operations

Events

Whenever possible, the university recommends that events and meetings continue to be held virtually; it is highly recommended that in-person events also allow for virtual participation by attendees who choose not to or are unable to participate in person. Any in-person events must follow campus policy for schools/colleges/divisions, and student organizations.

Facilities Planning & Management

Facilities Planning & Management is fully operational.

Food and Dining

To learn what dining halls or markets are open, go to the University Housing and Wisconsin Union websites for the latest updates.

Housing

See the Housing related FAQs

Libraries

On September 28, the Libraries will move toward restarting services as they existed at the beginning of the fall semester. The restart of services means we are returning to providing access to all of our services and facilities for faculty, graduates, and undergraduates. Please check https://www.library.wisc.edu/news/2020/09/23/campus-returning-to-in-person-activities-libraries-operations-update/ for updated information.

• The Libraries provide a variety of study options, including seats in study spaces, 1-person study rooms, and computer lab seats. All seats require an active Wiscard and an appointment. 
• The Computer/Info Labs are operating but at a reduced capacity.
• Libraries have printing options including the computer labs and print / scan appointments.

Recreation and Wellbeing

• The Shell will be open on a reservation basis beginning September 28.
• The Nielsen Tennis Stadium will open September 28 and will require reservations.
• The new Nicholas Recreation Center will be opening with reduced occupancy on Monday, September 28.

Red Gym

The building will open 9/28, but each office is making their own reopening plan.

• Center for Leadership & Involvement
  • Open virtually 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment in person (with 24-hour notice) beginning 9/28.
• Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
  • Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning 9/28.
• International Student Services
  • Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning 10/5.
• Morgridge Center for Public Service
• Multicultural Student Center
  • Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning 9/28. Students can reserve a study table online.
• Office of Multicultural Arts Initiative
  • Available virtually and by appointment in person.
• Posse Program
  • Available virtually and by appointment in person.

Student Activity Center

• The Student Activity Center is open. Please visit https://asm.wisc.edu/sac/ for a list of current hours, services and links to reserve study spots.
• New or replacement student bus passes: buspass@asm.wisc.edu.
• RSO office access: sacgb@asm.wisc.edu.

Study and General Hangout Spaces

• Study spaces are available at both Memorial Union and Union South, on the first floors as well as other areas throughout the buildings. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Memorial Union, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Union South.
• The Libraries provide a variety of study options, including seats in study spaces, 1-person study rooms, and computer lab seats. All seats require an active Wiscard and an appointment.

University Health Services

University Health Services is here for you virtually, with limited in-person medical appointments for urgent care, by appointment only. Telehealth and telemedicine appointments are available for Medical and Mental Health Services.

• Call to schedule an appointment: 608-265-5600
• Mental health 24/7 crisis line: 608-265-5600 (option 9)

Virtual Learning Spaces

Rooms are distributed across campus, and include a mix of drop-in rooms, reservable rooms and special-request rooms (special-request rooms are prioritized based on specific virtual learning needs). All rooms are equipped with high-speed internet.

Wisconsin Union

• Memorial Union is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Union South is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. Both unions have instruction, study, size-appropriate meeting/event space, and dining options.
• The Wisconsin Union dining delivery service now serves guests within a one-mile radius around Memorial Union.
• The Wisconsin Union calendar continues to expand with event additions.