University of Wisconsin–Madison

Book space at 1403 University Avenue

If you know what to do, select your login method below:

UW–Madison Students, Faculty and Staff
Non UW–Madison Individuals

If you need guidance, read our booking guide.

Requesting Access

1403 University is a space managed by the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub and is reserved for spokes and members of the entrepreneurial community. We offer a range of event spaces and private offices that can be reserved for a brief meeting, a full day event, an extended hoteling session, or numerous other configurations.

If you don’t have access and would like to, please contact Samantha Nash at smnash@wisc.edu.

Reservable Spaces

All reservations are made through the EMS system. There are two distinct processes depending on what you need:

  • Hoteling Offices and Conference Rooms: These spaces are set up for self-service booking. You can reserve available dates/times directly in EMS for individual drop-in work or team meetings.
    • Conference Room: Equipped with a screen for presentations and a glass board for team meetings, group discussions, or video calls.  
    • Room 103: A 14’x9’ office with a single desk, docking station and monitors. 
    • Room 213: An 11’x11’ office with two desks and a whiteboard. 
    • Room 217: A 13’x9’ office with three desks. 
    • Room 218: A 17’x9’ office with four desks. 
    • Room 219: A 12’x10’ office with two desks and a whiteboard. 
    • Room 220: A 12’x10’ office with two desks and a whiteboard. 
  • Event Spaces: Because events often require extra coordination for setup, sponsorship, and catering, these requests will go through a quick review and approval process once submitted via EMS. We ask that you give a two-week lead time for events, and complete the Event Request Form as part of your booking.
    • First floor: Room 100, a 30’x35’ event space with configurable tables and chairs and an A/V system suitable for dual in-person and remote presentations. 
    • Second floor: Room 200, a 27’x24’ event space on the lower level with an entry way. The space has configurable tables and chairs that can be removed. 
    • Second floor: Room 201, a 36’x30’ event space that is open and works well for presentations or receptions. 

Reserving Space at 1403 Using EMS

Step 1: Go to ems.wisc.edu, login with your NetID, or click “book space” on https://entrepreneurship.wisc.edu. 

Step 2: Click “Create a Reservation”.

Step 3: If you want to book hoteling offices and conference rooms, click “Book Now” next to “WEH – Offices and Conference Rooms”. If you want to book an event space, click “Book Now” next to “WEH – Event Spaces”.

Step 4: Select the date and the time, then click “search”. Available rooms will be shown with a green + sign. Use the “Recurrence” option if you want to make multiple occasions. 

Step 5: Click the green + button next to the room(s) you would like to reserve. In the pop-up, enter the number of attendees and the setup type for the room. Note that each room has a maximum number of attendees. Choose a different room if you need a larger space. Click “Add Room” to add the room to your cart. You can make multiple room bookings in one session. When you are ready, choose “Next Step”. 

Step 6: Give the booking a name and choose an event type. Select “WEH” as the group. Do not change the defaults. You should get a confirmation email with additional instructions depending on your reservation type. Click on “Create Reservation” to complete the process.  

Additional information about making and managing space reservations is available on the EMS KnowledgeBase.