Naming a Building or Room

The naming of university facilities must be done in accordance with policies established by UW-Madison and by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents.

To propose a name for a building or room the originating department should send a written request to the Dean. This request is to include the following:

• A brief biography of the person to be honored by the naming.
• Why the naming is being proposed.
• How the naming meets Board of Regent/campus criteria.

The information received will be reviewed by the Dean and shared with the Dean's Leadership Team. If supported, the Dean will submit the request to FP&M via the University Architect to begin the campus review and approval process.

The Chancellor has delegated authority to name facilities less than an entire building. If the naming requires Board of Regent action, the Chancellor may choose to consult with the Campus Planning Committee before endorsing the naming and forwarding the request to the Regents. The Chancellor may also choose to have the Campus Planning Committee review naming requests that are delegated to the Chancellor.

Please note when naming opportunities are intended as part of a capital campaign, a detailed list is expected for review by the Dean before it is presented to the Chancellor and Provost.

For more information see the UW-Madison Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Policy or contact the L&S Facilities Director Fawn Behrens-Smith at fawn.behrens-smith@wisc.edu or 608-263-0300.