New Student Services Tower ready for spring semester

Returning students, faculty and staff are invited to visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s new Student Services Tower at 333 East Campus Mall.

The tower represents the first time the university has had a true hub for its student services and activities.

For example, a student can now pick up a transcript, join a student organization, get a flu shot and look for a job in the Student Job Center — among many other activities — all in a single visit.

The Student Services Tower is accessed through a first-floor elevator lobby near the intersection of Johnson Street and East Campus Mall (next to Walgreens). East Campus Mall runs parallel to Lake Street between Vilas Hall and University Square. The tower is one component of the University Square complex.

“It is an amazing experience to be able to work in a setting that was designed specifically to serve students in this century: modern, wired and well-built,” says Susan Fischer, director of the Office of Student Financial Aid. “We are confident that students using our services will be more comfortable seeing us in this location.

“Our move went smoothly and professionally,” she adds. “There is truly a science to moving large volumes of people and their stuff, and the UW–Madison staff who organized it as well as the movers did a phenomenal job and deserves big thanks from all of us.”

Tenants of the tower include University Health Services (UHS); the Student Activity Center; Associated Students of Madison; the offices of the Registrar, Bursar and Student Financial Aid (formerly Student Financial Services); and Student Print.

Other tenants include the administrative offices of the Division of Enrollment Management and the Integrated Student Information Systems’ administrative offices and training room.

All tenants, with the exception of WSUM Radio, are already open and operating for returning students, faculty and staff. WSUM will continue broadcasting from State Street until a kickoff in its new space takes place on Friday, Feb. 20.

“The new space is wonderful,” adds Sarah Van Orman, director of UHS. “Many people have commented that the building feels warm, professional and inviting. We feel very fortunate to be able to provide care to students in such a beautiful facility.”

For those visiting the building, several Madison Metro buses stop close by on West Johnson Street or Lake Street, including Routes 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9, as well as the 85 campus bus (the nearest stop on Route 80 is Park and University). Check Madison Metro for a full list of applicable routes.

Garage parking and on-street parking are available in the area, including the garage under University Square, the Lake Street ramp and the metered Lot 46. Please note, building visitors are responsible for their own parking fees; no permits are available.

The $59 million project was funded by $17 million in student-segregated fees approved in a 1999 referendum, and $39 million from general fund-supported borrowing. An additional $3 million utility tunnel upgrade was also added to the project. Planning for the project began in the 1990s, with Board of Regents approval granted in 2004.

For a complete list of tenants, services, and bus and parking information, visit this site.