University Housing Tours
In-person tours of residence halls provide a hands-on and personalized experience for prospective students to truly immerse themselves in campus living.
Led by knowledgeable guides, these tours offer a firsthand glimpse into the day-to-day realities of residing on campus. Participants have the opportunity to explore various room styles, communal spaces, and amenities up close, allowing them to envision themselves within the vibrant residential community.
Plan Your Visit!
We encourage you to reach out to any of our campus partners for assistance, or meetings you may need, in order to maximize time during your visit. Schedule the most important meetings first and then work in other appointments or events based on priority and availability. UWM’s own Welcome Center (through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions) has multiple resources available to help plan your entire visit, including full campus tours (which incorporate Sandburg Hall) and information about seeing the sights around Milwaukee!
If you would like to speak individually with a University Housing staff member during your visit (or have additional housing questions after leaving campus), please contact us.
Available Tours
*Tours of specific suite/apartment floor plans are not available.
Book Your Tour
For all tour options above, you must register at least 24 hours in advance within a predetermined schedule. After selecting your date and time, please refer to important information in the following sections to make your tour run smoothly once you arrive.
Note: Unfortunately, tour suites within our communities are not ADA compliant. If you have questions regarding accessibility, contact us ( uhmktg@uwm.edu | (414) 229-3518) prior to scheduling.
Important Information
Check-in & Parking
University Housing is, unfortunately, unable to provide complimentary or validated parking.
South Campus: (Includes both RiverView and Cambridge) All South Campus tours begin at RiverView. Street parking (only) across North Avenue, on N Commerce Street. Meet your Outreach Assistant inside the glass vestibule, just inside the main doors.
Kenilworth Square Apartments: Metered public parking garage (off Farwell Avenue) and street parking available. Buzz the front desk from inside the main door vestibule to be let into the lobby where you will meet your Outreach Assistant.
Sandburg Residence Hall: Street parking along Maryland Avenue (metered before the circle drive and 1-Hour free just past Sandburg garage drive) or metered public parking on the upper-level only of Sandburg garage. Paid parking also available in the Pavilion and Northwest Quad Garages. Meet your Outreach Assistant inside the Sandburg Lobby, prior to entering through security, at the seating area next to the garage elevator.
Note: There is no free parking in campus garages or lots. Parking is enforced at all times 24 hours/7 days a week. There is no grace period before parking has been paid for or after the paid time has expired.
Arrival Time
Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your University Housing tour. Your tour guide (Outreach Assistant) will meet you in the lobby or vestibule near the main entrance doors.
Number of Guests
To give everyone the best experience when touring our communities, our tour sizes are capped at a total of 20 people. If you’d like to request an additional guest on the day of your event, email uhmktg@uwm.edu or call (414) 229-3518 and we will check to see if space is available. If you bring additional guests and our maximum is exceeded, we unfortunately will not be able to accommodate them and they will be asked to wait outside for the duration of the tour.
Restrooms
Our public restrooms will be available for use. We strongly encourage abiding by public health guidelines, including washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, or using hand sanitizer when hand washing is unavailable.
Meet your Guides
