Many of our residents have found that lofting their beds enables them to use the floor space in their rooms more efficiently. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville chapter of National Residence Hall Honorary works with Collegiate Marketing Inc. to provide rental lofts to students on campus. The Department of Residence Life is excited to offer a loft delivery option to have the loft pieces delivered to their room before they move in at no additional charge if ordered by the deadline. Due to the popularity of this program it is strongly advised that you pre-order a loft.

We have two loft systems on campus. The loft you need will depend on the building you live in.

Wooden Loft Kits

Residents assigned to the following buildings utilize the wooden loft kits. These loft kits are component extensions from the original bed frame and stored within each building. All lofts include an optional ladder and rail. For an additional cost, you may rent a shelf on which to set alarm clocks, books, glasses, or other items.

Bridgeway Commons, Dobson Hall, McGregor Hall, Melcher Hall, Porter Hall, Southwest Hall, and Wilgus Hall 
This loft is rented from our department through your PASS account. Log into StarRez via the Housing/Meals tile in PASS and sign up for your loft. We will provide you with the pieces your bedframe requires to loft your bed.

Wooden Loft Rental (PASS login)

Wooden Loft Instructional Video

Metal Loft Kits

Morrow Hall and Pickard Hall
Residents assigned to Morrow Hall and Pickard Hall utilize the metal loft kits. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville chapter of National Residence Hall Honorary works with Collegiate Marketing Inc. to provide these rental lofts to the residents of these buildings. They provide an entire loft system that you put together and set your bed upon.

Metal Loft Rental Application

Metal Loft Instructional Video

Rountree Commons Lofts

Upon request, beds in Rountree Commons can be converted into high lofts at no additional cost. Please fill out the Rountree Commons Loft Request Form to ensure that it is set up for you prior to move-in.

Rountree Commons Loft Request Form

Additional loft information

You can rent a loft throughout the year. There will be Collegiate Marketing for renting options after the academic year has started. If you wish to loft your bed at any time, you must rent a bed loft using the appropriate Residence Life office rental application for the wooden lofts or the Collegiate Marketing Inc. application for the metal lofts.

  • DIY lofts pose a liability risk as they can be dangerous, therefore they are not allowed in residence halls.
  • Lofts can be taken with students to a different hall upon moving, switched for a different loft style to better fit new accommodations, or returned if no longer needed.
  • Failure to return the rental loft at designated or arranged times will result in a $50 improper loft return charge.
  • Failure to return the rental loft will result in a purchase charge of $300 for wooden lofts and $400 for metal lofts.
  • If you stored your headboards/footboards for the academic year, remember to return them to your room before the loft return date in May so that you can reassemble your bed.

Important Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville assumes no liability for the safety of any loft rented for use in your residence hall room. This means that you assume liability for anything in your room.

Contact Information

Residence Life


1300 Ullsvik Hall