Helen Diller Anchor House Spaces

#resident-only-amenitiesHelen Diller Anchor House is so much more than student housing, it is designed to be a hub of connection and belonging for all of our transfer students at Berkeley. It also hosts multiple community spaces and resources for our Berkeley community (and the general public) to enjoy.

Learn what spaces are available at Helen Diller Anchor House, who has access to them, and how to use them.

Transfer Student Center at Anchor
“The Landing” Storage Lockers
“Oxford Hall” Commuter Lounge
Berkeley Art Studio West
Event Spaces
Indoor Bicycle Storage
“The Pantry” Community Kitchen
Teaching Kitchen
Resident-only amenities

Transfer Student Center at Anchor

UC Berkeley’s Transfer Student Center supports a successful transition for transfer students, fosters connections and a strong sense of community among transfers, and empowers transfer students as they explore and pursue their academic and career goals.

The Transfer Student Center at Anchor House is the Transfer Center’s second physical location on campus, located at the building’s 1923 Walnut Street entrance. It is a resource for all transfer students at UC Berkeley.

Learn more about the Transfer Student Center.

“The Landing” Storage Lockers

“The Landing” is a place where commuter students can drop off their belongings between classes and activities (without leaving campus). Storage lockers in the Landing are available for rental for commuting transfer students who do not currently have a housing agreement with UC Berkeley. Locker rentals also include free access to Anchor House’s Oxford Hall, indoor bike storage, and the community kitchen.

To rent a locker, please request an application by emailing anchorhouse@berkeley.edu.

“Oxford Hall” Commuter Lounge

Oxford Hall is UC Berkeley’s first commuter lounge, a place where students who travel to campus via public transit can stop by on their way to and from classes. The lounge offers light-filled spaces where students can gather or study. Oxford Hall is located on the first floor of Anchor House at the main 1950 Oxford Street entrance. It is open to all UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty.

Berkeley Art Studio West

Berkeley Art Studio West is a brand-new art studio located on the second level of Anchor House, accessible via the main 1950 Oxford Street entrance. Anyone can sign up for classes at the art studio, including members of the public and UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty. Learn more and sign up for classes at Berkeley Art Studio West.

Event Spaces

Anchor House has several event spaces available for rental, including Anchor House’s outdoor courtyard, Sequoia Room, and rooftop venue. Anyone can rent out these spaces, including members of the public and UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about Anchor House event spaces and how to reserve through UC Berkeley Event Services.

Indoor Bicycle Storage

Anchor House offers secure indoor bicycle storage for Anchor House residents and for all students with storage locker agreements. Eligible students should register their bikes at the Anchor House front desk and will then receive instructions on accessing the storage spaces.

“The Pantry” Community Kitchen

Anchor House has a fully equipped community kitchen called “The Pantry.” The space includes a large communal table for meals, cookbooks, and an adjacent lounge with cozy seating and a library. The Pantry is available for use by Anchor House residents and all students with storage locker agreements.

Teaching Kitchen

Anchor House includes a “Teaching Kitchen” that is designed to host academic culinary programming at UC Berkeley. Run by UC Berkeley’s Rausser College of Natural Resources and Nutritional Sciences Department, courses that take place in this kitchen include Personal Food Security and Wellness, NST 20, Foods, NST 208, and Food Systems Management, NST 235. Courses at the Teaching Kitchen are available only to UC Berkeley-registered students. The kitchen is also a space for DeCals, Clubs, and campus and community groups.

Resident-only amenities

Fitness Center and Yoga Studio

Anchor House is equipped with a 8,600 square foot indoor/outdoor fitness center and yoga studio. Learn more about who has access to the space, hours of operation, and amenities through UC Berkeley Recreation & Wellbeing.

“The Well” Residential Lobby

“The Well” is a lobby for Anchor House residents and their guests. The welcoming space has soaring ceilings and is bathed in natural sunlight from a lightwell in the ceiling that connects to the central courtyard above – making it ideal for studying or gathering with friends.