Construction of the Fischer Graduate Residences was completed in the summer of 1991. Residents began occupancy in the fall semester of 1991. Fischer consists of 33 two-story buildings with six apartments per building. These fully furnished, air-conditioned, two bedroom, one bathroom apartments are available for unmarried male or unmarried female graduate students only.

Fischer comprises two-thirds of the Fischer O'Hara-Grace Graduate Residences. The FOG complex is a community development that facilitates and supports graduate study.

The Fischer Residences and O'Hara-Grace Townhouses are not mixed gender living facilities. The University expects all students living in the FOG community to be responsible and respectful in their social conduct and to follow the rules and regulations of du Lac and the FOG Handbook. A quiet academic environment must be maintained at all times, so that residents are able to successfully engage in their studies. FOG is under the direction of an appointed Rector and staff who may set forth additional guidelines.