Learn About UW-Richland
Campus Detail
Why Coppertop?
In addition to the word "Roadrunner," our campus mascot, you'll often hear the word
"Coppertop" in the names of buildings and other things on campus. This is because
UW-Richland buildings have distinctive copper roofs.
Classroom Building
A computer classroom and student computer lab are among features found in the Classroom Building where many
of your lecture/discussion courses will be held. Computers in the computer classroom are all linked... and
students have Internet access through PCs in the computer lab, as well as
wireless access
throughout most of the campus. An art studio is also located in this building.
Miller Memorial Library
The online inter-library system and library database research access at the Miller Memorial Library puts
the world at your fingertips. The local collection offers over 40,000 volumes; thousands of tapes, recordings
and CDs; and over 100 newspapers, magazines, and journals. A student word processing center is located in
the library. We have a textbook rental plan which can save you significant dollars and the textbook
library, too, is located in the Miller Library.
Science Hall
Your laboratory science courses will usually meet in this building. This is where you may study the
Earth (geology/geography) . . . the Stars (astronomy) . . . the World around you (physics, botany, biology)
. . . the People in it (anatomy, physiology). An expansion & renovation of this building, completed in
2000-2001, added state-of-the-art labs, new distance education and laptop computer classrooms.
Wallace Student Center
The Roadrunner Cafe,
bookstore
and student lounge are located on the west side of the building.
Plays and concerts take place in the Coppertop Theatre, located on the east side of the Wallace Student Center.
Our music department is centered in this building. The Student Senate office is also located here. Meal plans
are available for weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. At present, a committee is working on a
plan to renovate and expand this building.
Melvill Hall
Melvill Hall is your first stop to becoming a UW-Richland student. Student Services Offices are located
here. Student Services staff can assist you with applications, admissions, financial aid, registration,
testing, advising . . . and they'll be your referral center for almost any aspect of student life. Students
will find many faculty and staff offices here, with instructors available to answer questions and clarify
points during office hours and even beyond. The Corner Conference Room and Pippin Conference Center, located
here, are sites of many meetings.
Campus View Apartments/Student Housing
Two student apartment facilities--Symons Hall and Deans Hall--are located just across from the
campus. Campus View offers modern apartment-style or traditional double-room accommodations. Each
apartment or pod has a full kitchen. On-site laundry, computer/internet and social/educational
programming are included. A resident director and resident assistants provide support 24 hours a
day.
Housing for up to 116 students is available. For more information, contact
Campus View Corporation.