UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

  • Exterior view of Crabtree Hall
  • Two roommates in Crabtree stand in their room, smiling.
  • Multiple students talk in a floor lounge within Crabtree hall
  • A student double room in Crabtree hall with a lofted bed. A desk and dresser are under the bed.
  • Two students use the spacious kitchen in Crabtree hall. With four ovens, two ranges, two sinks, two microwaves, and considerable counterspace, students have space to spread out.
  • A closet within a double occupancy room in Crabtree hall. A microwave and minifridge unit are supplied as well.
  • Two students use a study room in the basement of Crabtree hall, which provides seating and a whiteboard.
  • Two students shoot pool in the Crabtree basement
  • Community bathrooms in Crabtree hall are designated by gender and include multiple sinks, mirrors, hand dryers, outlets, toilet stalls, and shower stalls.
  • The laundry room in the basement of Crabtree hall has four washers, four dryers, and a large table and chairs.

Residence Life

Crabtree Hall

Crabtree is located on the east side of campus and houses approximately 250 students. First year students are eligible to live in Crabtree hall. First year students are those in their first two semester of college since graduating from high school, whether or not they have already taken college courses. 

Crabtree hall is a co-ed building by wing. There are wings of about 30 women who share a community bathroom designated for women and separate wings of about 30 men who share a community bathroom designated for men.

Nearby, students will find parking lot O, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, and an expansive lawn. Crabtree hall is also close to the South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River as well as campus trails. The hall is named after former UW-River Falls President James W. Crabtree.

Living & Learning Communities

College of Arts and Sciences Community: This community is for first year students pursuing majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to explore the world of arts and science, as well as provide both professional opportunities and development.

College of Business & Economics Community: The CBE Community is for first year students pursuing majors in the College of Business & Economics. This community is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to explore the world of business and economics, as well as provide both professional opportunities and development.

Teach Community: The Teach Community is for first year elementary and secondary education majors. This community is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to explore the world of education.

Honors Community: This is a residential experience for first-year students who are members of the Honors Program. Students in this community represent a variety of majors, and all the residents are dedicated to being engaged, intellectual students on campus. The Honors Community helps connect students with academic, cultural, and social resources, while providing opportunities to interact with some of the best faculty and staff at UWRF. First-year students in this community will be co-enrolled in two honors courses during fall semester.

Hall Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Common areas on each floor with chairs, couches, and tables to study or socialize
  • Multiple community-style bathrooms include private toilet stalls, shower stalls as well as sinks, mirrors, and hand dryers.
  • Basement including:
    • Free laundry
    • Gender neutral restroom
    • Private & group study rooms
    • Beverage & snack machines
    • Televisions, seating areas, tables
    • Kitchen with ovens, stoves, sinks, and a refrigerator/freezer

Room Amenities

  • Crabtree Hall rooms are 11' x 15'
  • Updated bedroom furniture
  • Two loftable beds with twin extra-long mattresses
  • Two dressers and closets
  • Two study desks and chairs
  • One MicroFridge (refrigerator and microwave)
  • Two mirrors and towel bars
  • Garbage and recycling bins
  • Wireless internet
  • Tiled floor 

Your Hall Director

Grace Callander

Grace Callander
Email: grace.callander@uwrf.edu 
Schedule an appointment.
Phone: 715-425-4509
Office: 135 Parker Hall
Pronouns: She, her, hers

Mailing Address

(Room #) Crabtree Hall
850 E Cascade Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
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Contact Us

Department of Residence Life
reslife@uwrf.edu
715-425-4555
M-F, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
B3 East Hathorn Hall
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