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Mansfield Hall
Madison
Located in the historic Mansion Hill District, the primary student housing enclave in the heart of Madison, WI. Those that have visited Madison understand that this community is a special place and aren’t surprised by all of the accolades. For those that have yet to visit, here is a small sample of the national awards that keep piling up: #1 Best place to live in America; #8 happiest, healthiest city in America, #1 college sports town in America, #1 greenest city in America, and #4 bike-friendliest city in America and one of only five Platinum Level bike cities in the country. Combine livability with a thirst for knowledge, passion and fun and you describe our little city, nicknamed “the Jewel of the Midwest.” Our students enjoy the benefit of living just steps away from State Street, two blocks from the capital and Lake Mendota and walking distance to classes at a number of amazing colleges and universities. Come visit, explore and start to realize all of the amazing possibilities Madison has to offer.
Colleges We Support
Explore our local colleges
Learning
Madison offers amazing colleges and universities to choose from, including the University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, and Madison College (aka MATC).
Having access to a variety of colleges in the community allows our students to find courses, majors, and degrees in their specific area of interest. Students may attend one, or a combination of, colleges throughout their time with Mansfield Hall; and many of these colleges offer access to courses as a non-matriculated student.
Although the University of Wisconsin does not offer non-matriculated coursework, many of our students choose one of the various lateral entry pathways at Madison College, guaranteeing enrollment at UW after the successful completion of introductory coursework.
Our Academic Team can help you find the right fit to achieve each student’s education goals. While enrolled in any of these wonderful colleges and universities, our academic experts at Mansfield Hall work closely with the colleges to make sure appropriate accommodations are offered and individualized academic and executive functioning support is provided. Our goal is to help each of our students become a successful independent learner and obtain the degree of their choice.
Living
At Mansfield Hall- Madison, we help students to develop independent living skills. Our students with learning disabilities such as ADHD, or ASD-I, live in high-quality apartments “all under one roof” in the center of Madison. In this environment, our highly qualified staff are able to work closely with the students to develop and strengthen their independent living skills. From cooking classes to laundry instruction, we make sure all our students are learning the skills they will need to gain a greater level of independence. Knowing that no two students are alike, we make sure to individualize our programming and support to meet each student’s specific needs. As students gain a greater level of independence, we are able to transition students to nearby apartments.
Learning
Madison offers a wide array of amazing colleges and universities to choose from, such as the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Edgewood College, and Madison College (aka Madison Area Technical College). Having access to a variety of colleges in the community allows our students to find courses, majors, and degrees in their specific area of interest. Students may attend one, or a combination of, colleges throughout their time with Mansfield Hall; and many of these colleges offer guaranteed transfer programs, allowing our student to attend and graduate from UW-Madison (recently named the 25th best university in the world by Business Insider).
Not enrolled in college yet? Not a problem! Our staff can help find the right fit to achieve each student’s education goals. While enrolled in classes the academic experts at Mansfield Hall work closely with the students and the colleges to make sure appropriate accommodations are offered and individualized academic and executive functioning support is provided. Our goal is to help each student become an independent learner and obtain the degree of their choice.
Giving
Madison, Wisconsin has a long tradition of community service and giving back. This is reflected in UW-Madison recently being named the #1 Peace Corps College in the nation. There are numerous organizations and agencies dedicated to helping the community through various social, civic, and environmental causes. Students have the opportunity to explore and contribute to agencies such as the Goodman Center, UW Health Center, Heartland Farm Sanctuary, the Dane County Humane Society and many more. While giving back to the community is important in and of itself, we also value the important role volunteering plays in providing vocational skill development and perspective taking opportunities for our students.
Engaging
While Wisconsin’s nickname may be “America’s Dairyland”, it boasts some of the most diverse terrain and amazing recreational opportunities in the country. We work to engage our students in their specific areas of interest. Whether this is sailing or stand up paddling on Lake Mendota, biking on one of the many beautiful nearby trails, visiting the local skate park, or hiking and rock climbing at nearby Devils Lake State Park, we are confident each student will find a way to be fully engaged. Additionally, given the vast number of local colleges just steps away, there are endless on- and off-campus opportunities, such as UW – Madison Hoofers, Madison Mallard minor league baseball, concerts and events at the Kohl Center and the Orpheum Theater, the countries largest and best Farmers Market, and of course, the finest college sports the Big Ten has to offer (We’re a little biased). Endless opportunities to get active and involved with new found college friends.
Feeling overwhelmed in college- but not sure why? you’re not alone.
The key isn’t just “pushing through”, it’s learning to recognize what’s happening before you hit that wall, and having systems to reset.
That might look like:
• stepping outside for a walk
• box breathing between classes
• putting on a guided meditation
• reaching out to someone you trust
Small supports = big difference over time.
At Mansfield Hall, we help students build the awareness and tools to regulate, recharge, and navigate college in a way that actually works for them.
What’s one thing that helps you reset when you’re overwhelmed?
#CollegeLife #StudentMentalHealth #ExecutiveFunction #StressManagement
Excellent week across the board!
People Ops team member Jo touched down in Madison, receiving a warm welcome with coffee and a trip to see the Capitol building. VP of Program Ops Hayley grounded herself and took in the beauty of the Statehouse. Pancakes were served, and Burlington student Nikhil took the stage to perform with his choir.
A great week to zoom out and back in- and reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for!
#collegesupport #neurodiversity #worklifebalance
College can be energizing… and draining.
If you’ve ever felt socially exhausted, you’re not alone.
Understanding your limits (and what helps you recharge) can make all the difference.
#CollegeStudents #Neurodiversity #StudentWellbeing
Hangin` in there until spring weather kicks in!
This week at Mansfield Hall our Eugene, OR students did some rock climbing, Burlington, VT connections students took an outing to the bowling alley/arcade, while others took a trip to a local sugar house to learn about all things maple syrup. Students in Madison, WI continued their endeavors to learn about all things maintenance...and they make it look fun!
Happy Friday Friends- enjoy the weekend.
Mansfield Hall had the joy of hosting some professionals at our Madison, WI location recently, which included a student panel.
One of the questions asked was: What do you like about Mansfield Hall?
The answer: how inclusive it is.
No one gets to choose the brain they have, but we do get to choose the world we create. We choose to accept, celebrate, and work toward a world that’s more inclusive of every brain and the incredible things they can do.
Happy World Autism Awareness Day. We see you, and we celebrate you for all that you are and all that you can be!
❤️MH
#autismawareness #neurodiversity #collegesupport
Sensory overload happens when your brain receives more sensory input than it can comfortably process.
Our nervous systems are constantly taking in information, but when there’s too much coming in (or it’s coming too fast) our systems can become overwhelmed.
We get it, and it can be managed with small, intentional supports like reducing input, creating predictable routines, and building in quiet recovery time.
