Photo gallery: Newell J. Smith Hall

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is preparing for a milestone: the opening of Newell J. Smith Hall.

Located at 35 N. Park St. (see map), the six-floor, 425-bed building is the first major residence hall to open on campus since Ogg Hall in 1965.

It will open to students beginning with fall move-in on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Read more…

Photos

An exterior view of Newell J. Smith Residence Hall during summer shows the facility’s circular front entrance.

Double rooms feature large windows and nearly 300 square feet of living space…

…and walk-in closet storage.

Newell’s Café features deli-style food service and cafeteria seating for 92 people.

The Marian J. Laines Lounge features more than 6,000 square feet of common space on the first floor.

Clusters of two to three residential rooms, arranged by gender and sharing a common bathroom, open to color-coded hallways.