Sandburg vs. Cambridge Commons

At University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, first-year students can either live in the traditional towers at Sandburg (North, South, and West), or at one of our south-campus options, Cambridge Commons.

North, South, and West Towers at Sandburg Residence Hall were built in 1970. The towers are identical in floor/suite layout and house lounges. At Sandburg, residents have the option of a single, double, or triple room. Because of this, each suite will have four to five people, and each suite has its own bathroom, so residents are only sharing with their suitemates, and not their floor. Below are the different floor plans of Sandburg suites.

At Sandburg, there will be 13 LLC's, or Living Learning Communities, where everyone on the floor will have the same major or interest! For the upcoming 2018-2019 year, those LLC's will be: American Sign Language, Architecture II, Business Panthers, Community Engagement & Leadership, Cultures & Communities, Engineering, Health Professions, Honors House, JAMS, Local 2 Global, Performing Arts, Social Welfare, and the Transfer Community. You can read more about LLC's here.

A great thing about UWM is that our cafeterias are in our residence halls! Both Sandburg and Cambridge will have a cafeteria in the building, and both have a Restor (the campus convenience store), laundry, a computer lab, and a 24/7 workout facility. Sandburg also has Flicks (a movie theater), a Grind location (the campus coffee shop), and Palm Gardens as their late night dining option. Sandburg has patios and a sand volleyball court and basketball court, while Cambridge has music practice rooms and a fenced in courtyard.

Cambridge Commons was built in 2010, and is located 1.2 miles south of campus - but don't worry, there's a shuttle that runs every 5-10 minutes! Cambridge has many eco-friendly features (such as its two green roofs), and even has an LEED (Leader in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold Certification. At Cambridge, while each suite still has its own bathroom, there are only double rooms available. However, there is the option between a standard and an upgraded suite. The upgraded suite has a full kitchen, as well as a furnished living area.

Cambridge Commons will have five LLC's for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year: Architecture I, Art & Design, Early Childhood Education, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, and Outdoor Recreation. 

Both residence halls have such amazing amenities and communities, making either the perfect place for you to call home!