Would you like to live at the French House? Are you a UW student? Have you had the equivalent of 4 semesters of college French, or 4-5 years of high school French? Keep reading...

The residents of the French House are a diverse group of UW-Madison students who share at least one aspect in common: their love for the French language. All residents demonstrate at least a conversational-level of French and make continued progress throughout the year because only French is spoken within the walls of the French House. The linguistic experience of each resident is further enhanced by the presence of at least two native French speakers who live with the residents and who are eager to share their culture with their new American friends.

The French House’s 13 single and 10 double rooms are comfortably furnished and air-conditioned. There is a formal living room, a large dining room, two TV lounges, a library, and a study room. Room and board includes three meals per day (1 brunch on Sundays) when classes are in session. Room and board rates are very competitive with those of UW-Madison residence halls. However, the opportunity for independent living in a practical and intellectually stimulating environment makes the French House an excellent choice for residence.

If you are interested in living at the French House, please download, print, fill out the the application below, and send it in at your earliest convenience. If you are requesting in a single room, you are encouraged to apply before December 1 for residence the following Fall.

Please also have a current or former French teacher fill out the accompanying recommendation form.

Visits by prospective residents are always welcome. Please arrange for a visit by contacting the director.

Room & Board rates for 2008-2009
2009-2010 rates will be available in January 2009.

Download and print application form
Download and print recommendation form
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