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It seems that they will not notify about your position in the waitlist. They only let you know if something shows up, and that will be with 30 days notice. Therefore, I think you should look for another place as a option B. Yes! I read about that group in facebook too. Look at this webpage has plenty of useful information. http://international.engr.wisc.edu/incoming/housing.php And yes, I think I'll try to get a room in a share apartment, It's the best option.

I have no idea, I applied just in case, but I think I prefer something closer to the downtown. What about you? Are you waiting for the housing on campus or you are looking for something else?

Thank you for your answer @ClassApp and @biochemm I think I will look for a place in the Near East Side, near the James Madison Park, it seems nice. Anyway, I am from Chile, so I guess I have to wait to get there and see what to do, since I'm not able to travel before. Do you know how international students do to find a place? In the meantime I'm applying to on campus housing in Harvey Street Apartments.

Hi, i was accepted in UW-madison too! I'm heading to the MS in Civil Engineering. This was my first option, so I'm very happy with the decision and a little anxious too about meeting people and find friends. Now I'm starting to figure out about housing. I have been thinking in two options. One, trying to find a place (studio or share with someone) near the University, that way I have not to worry about transport, however I believe or I guess it will be full of undergraduate students in that area. The second option would be find something further away, in a quieter area, but I don't know how the public transportation works, I mean, I'm most worried about the transport in winter, I don't want to wait in a bus stop so much time in the middle of a snow storm. What do you guys think it is better?