Go Here! Live Here!
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is happy to partner with UW-Eau Claire (UWEC) to offer a convenient, secure residence hall housing option for CVTC students at UWEC. CVTC students will live alongside other CVTC and UW-Eau Claire students while enjoying the benefits of a vibrant campus community and programs designed for college students.
Why should you live in the UWEC residence halls?
CONVENIENCE: Murray Hall, on UWEC's upper campus, is located near CVTC's Eau Claire campuses.
SUPPORT: Students who live on campus often experience greater academic success and benefit from a built-in support network and community.
CONNECTIONS: Residence hall living makes it easy to meet new people, find study partners, and build lasting friendships.
LEADERSHIP: Get involved in campus activities, develop leadership skills, and strengthen your resume while building a stronger connection to your college experience.
Things to keep in mind:
- You must commit to living in the residence halls for two semesters (August - May).
- You need to remain in good academic standing and be enrolled in at least twelve credits.
- A meal plan is not required but strongly encouraged.
Live at UWEC, Go to CVTC
2026-2027 UWEC Housing Is Currently Full and Won’t Accept New Applications
Students interested in UW-Eau Claire (UWEC) housing for the 2027-28 academic year, please email: studentlife@cvtc.edu. Include your CVTC student email address and your personal email address. You will receive an email in October 2026 telling you when the UWEC 2027-2028 Housing Application opens. A $150 non-refundable deposit is due 10 days after submitting the UWEC housing application. Space is limited to 50, first-come, first-served. For other specific UWEC housing questions contact:
UW-Eau Claire Housing & Residence Life
715-836-3674 or housing@uwec.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the housing located?
Students will live in Murray Hall on UWEC upper campus. This is walking distance from Clairemont Campus (BEC/HEC) and 4 miles from the West Campus (EEC/ESEC/TEC) and Manufacturing & Engineering Campus.
How much will it cost?
The 2026-2027 rate is $2,702.50 per semester. 2027-2028 rates are determined by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents and are not yet available. CVTC recommends you estimate a cost increase of approximately five percent. Meal plan costs are not included.
Students receiving financial aid may use those funds to help pay for housing. Financial aid is disbursed to students and not paid directly to UW-Eau Claire Housing. Housing charges must be paid each semester through UWEC's "Workday" payment system. Make payments using a credit card, an e-check, or in person at Blugold Central.
For Fall 2026, the housing payment is due Friday, September 25. UWEC determines the Spring 2027 housing payment date.
What is the application process?
- Read the Terms and Conditions on the UWEC Housing website.
- Submit the UWEC Housing Application + Contract.
- Pay a non-refundable $150 deposit. The deposit goes towards the fall semester housing payment.
- Students receive their room assignment in late July or early August.
WILL I HAVE A ROOMMATE?
Yes, you may request a roommate on your housing application, or you will be matched with either a CVTC or UWEC student.
When can I move in?
For 2026-2027, move in Sunday, August 23, 2026
Move out will be no later than Saturday, May 22, 2027.
WHERE CAN I LIVE OVER BREAKS IN SCHOOL?
Some UWEC residence halls will be open over breaks. You must contact UWEC housing to discuss options.
HOW DO I GET A BLUGOLD AFFILIATE CARD?
Your room assignment email includes information about getting a Blugold Affiliate card. You need this card to access your residence hall and purchase a meal plan.
What activities will I be able to participate in, and what amenities will I have access to?
You can participate in CVTC Student Life activities along with UWEC residence hall activities. CVTC sells inter-institutional recreation passes allowing CVTC students access to specific UWEC recreational programs and facilities.
What meal plans are available for 2026-2027?
CVTC students are encouraged to select a meal plan as a convenient way to dine on campus. Use your eAccounts to buy your meal plan loaded onto your Blugold affiliate card.
CVTC students can eat at any dining facility on campus, including Riverview Café, an all-you-can-eat dining facility closest to Murray Hall. Offerings include main entrees, grill favorites, salad bar, vegetarian and vegan bar, pizza, pasta, deli sandwiches and wraps, soup, Mexican favorites, beverages, and desserts.
UWEC Dining Services meal plans are available for purchase:
FLEX 50 Plan | $475 PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF PURCHASE
- 50 block meals to be used in any dining facility on campus
- 50 flex dollars to be used in any dining facility on campus
- Plan is available any time between the date of purchase and the end of the UWEC academic year
- No Flex 50 plans will be sold after February 28
- Unused blocks and Flex 50 dollars expire at the end of the UWEC academic year. They do not roll over to future semesters. No refunds are issued for unused blocks or Flex 50 dollars.
DINER'S CLUB | YOU SELECT THE AMOUNT, PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF PURCHASE
- 10% discount at The Dulany Inn in Davies Center and at Riverview Café in Hilltop Center
- Bonus days each semester to earn 10% in bonus dollars for each $100 deposited
- Deposits can be made in person at the Blugold Card office or online through eAccounts
- Unused Diner's Club dollars are valid until your UWEC Housing Contract expires
For more information about meal plans, contact the Blugold Card Office at BlugoldCard@uwec.edu or 715-836-4070. Tell them you are a CVTC student.
Where can I park on campus?
CVTC residence hall students can park overnight in the CVTC student parking lot (P3) using special permit parking. CVTC's Public Safety emails students one week prior to move-in with on-campus, overnight parking details.
IMPORTANT 2026-2027 DATES
August 23 | CVTC Student Move-in; meal plans begin on August 30
August 24 | First day of CVTC fall classes
August 31-September 1 | UWEC Student Move-in
August 29 | Meal Plan begins
September 2 | First day of UWEC fall classes
September 25 | Fall housing payment due
November 25-29 | UWEC Thanksgiving break, residence halls remain open, no meal plan available. Students may register for break housing by contacting UWEC Housing & Residence Life.
December 11 | Last day of CVTC fall classes
December 21 | 6 p.m. Residence halls close for winter break, no meal plan available. Students may register for break housing by contacting UWEC Housing & Residence Life.
January 21 | 8 a.m. Residence halls open for spring semester
January 25 | First day of CVTC & UWEC spring classes
March | Spring housing payment due
March 12 | UWEC residence halls close at 6 p.m., no meal plan available. Students may register for break housing by contacting UWEC Housing & Residence Life.
March 15-19 | UWEC spring break
March 19-25 | CVTC spring break
May 7 | Last day of UWEC spring classes
May 15 | Noon Residence halls close to UWEC students for summer break
May 15-22 | With CVTC's longer academic year, CVTC students must register to remain living on campus during this period. There is no additional charge; however, moving to another hall may be required. Utility services may also be interrupted. There is no meal plan available.
May 21 | Last day of CVTC spring classes
May 22 | Move-out, 10 a.m. Residence halls close to CVTC students for summer break