Christian Study Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Welcome

Upper House is a center for Christian study and hospitality in the heart of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We host open study hours for students; public events, lectures, and reading groups for faculty and community members; and a Fellows program for graduate and undergraduate students.
 
Do you desire to integrate faith and learning? Engage hard questions? Satisfy theological curiosity? Grow in vision and leadership? Come to Upper House —16,000 square feet of light on East Campus Mall.

Student Activities

Upper House hosts open study hours for the University of Wisconsin–Madison students, collaborative events with other campus ministry partners, and monthly pop-up lunches.

Interns

Upper House Internship Program is a paid opportunity designed for undergraduate students’ professional and spiritual development.

Fellows

Upper House Fellows Program is your place to ask the deeper questions about faith, your sense of vocation, and being a follower Jesus Christ in a complex and pluralistic world.

Request a Room

We delight in sharing our space with students, faculty, staff, campus ministry groups, and churches.

Parking & Bus Options

Drive, car pool with friends, or ride a Madison Metro Transit bus to your Upper House event.

Taking the bus? Check out this page!

Looking for a parking garage? Three paid parking garages lie within five minutes walk of Upper House (addresses below). In addition, you might find parking through the following links:
  • Hourly parking available at UW–Madison campus garages/ramps and surface lots
  • Parkopedia lists available parking, price, and open spaces

Nearby Garages with Walking Directions

University Square | 324 N. Lake St.
Entrance is on the west side of Lake Street, between University Avenue and West Johnson Street. Take the Milio’s elevator (behind the red cement block on the northwest side of the parking deck) to the second floor. Guests can receive a 50% discount on parking in this garage on non-Kohl Center game and activities. Bring your parking ticket into Upper House for discount validation.
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Southeast Campus Ramp | 301 N. Lake St.
Entrance is on east side of N. Lake Street between University Avenue and W. Johnson Street. After parking, cross N. Lake Street and walk south on N. Lake. Turn right onto W. Johnson Street and walk one block west to East Campus Mall. Go north on East Campus Mall (turn right at Walgreen’s). The Upper House entrance is on East Campus Mall (on your right).
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State Street Campus Garage | 430 N. Frances Street
Though the State Street Campus Garage is under construction, parking is still accessible via the Frances Street entrance. After parking, walk south on N. Frances Street. Turn right on University Avenue. Walk two blocks to the light at East Campus Mall (near Chazen Museum). Cross University at the crosswalk, going south. Continue south and enter Upper House on your left. (If you reach Walgreens, you have gone too far.)
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365 East Campus Mall, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53715
Buisness Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(608) 237-2929
info@slbrownfoundation.org