Continuing Undergraduate Housing

As a continuing student, you’ve already experienced the vibrancy of campus life. Now, imagine the opportunity to deepen those connections and enjoy even more flexibility. Stay connected, stay engaged, and immerse yourself in a community that keeps you close to everything you need to succeed.

Expanded housing options after your first year

Housing is increasingly available for continuing students, and most who apply with flexible preferences will receive an offer. After your first year at UC Berkeley, in addition to residence halls, your housing options open up to include multiple apartment locations. Enjoy the freedom of independent living with the convenience of campus housing. Continuing students can apply for campus housing February 1–15 each year, details below.

Apartments

Designed to offer the essentials of campus living with increased independence, apartments are open to transfer students, continuing undergraduate students, and graduate students. With convenient locations, amenities, utilities, and a kitchen for preparing meals, apartments provide a comfortable and supportive living environment to help you make the most of your Berkeley experience.

Residence Halls

Every residence hall features something unique while offering all the essentials: live-in staff, community spaces, academic centers, utilities, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, secure buildings, and more. Plus, residence hall contracts include a standard Blue and Gold meal plan. First-year, transfer, and continuing undergraduate students can live in residence halls.

Benefits of living in campus housing

UC Berkeley Housing offers options with unbeatable convenience, safety, and support tailored to your success. From prime locations near classes and campus hotspots to inclusive amenities, it’s no wonder that students are increasingly deciding to stay on campus beyond their first year.

All-inclusive amenities: Your utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, maintenance, mail service, on-site security, and access to community spaces are covered. You have laundry access either in your unit, building, or apartment.

Fully furnished and move-in ready: Skip the hassle of buying furniture so you can settle in stress-free. Campus housing furnishings include beds, desks, and more. In residence halls, most rooms are triples with bunk beds, plus a variety of options, including suites. Apartments come fully equipped with essential furniture and kitchen appliances for preparing your meals.

Berkeley Dining meal plans: In residence halls, your meal plan is included! In apartments, it’s easy to purchase an add-on meal plan.

Academic environment: With proximity to libraries and study spaces, plus on-site academic resources, you are in the ideal space for academic success. All residents have access to residence hall academic service centers.

Ideal locations: You’ll be centrally located near campus, offering easy access to academic buildings, libraries, dining options, and campus facilities.

Bike-friendly and accessible transit: Bike storage is available in campus housing, and many communities are located near campus shuttle stops and public transportation.

Live-in support, 24/7: Dedicated live-in staff support your academic and social success. From resident assistants (RAs) to faculty in residence, Residential Life staff help guide your transition to campus life.

Easy to apply: No credit checks or need for cosigners. No security deposit for undergraduate students (family student housing does have a deposit).

Convenient billing: Manage your housing installments in CalCentral, the same centralized portal you already use for enrollment and financial aid.

Housing for the academic year: You don’t have to take on a year-long lease or sublet your room if you’re away during the summer.

Independent contracts: You won’t be held responsible if a roommate or apartment-mate moves out or fails to pay their housing installments.

Financial aid applicability: If you receive financial aid, it will be applied to your housing costs. Your award amount varies based on the type of housing you choose, whether you live on campus or off-campus, in a residence hall or apartment.

Basic needs resources: If you are concerned about housing insecurity, please check the housing information provided by the Basic Needs Center. To find out more about your financial aid, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.

Apply February 1–15 each year

Be sure to apply on time to secure your spot in UC Berkeley Housing for next year. Even if your plans aren’t finalized, submitting an application keeps your options open.

Apply for campus housing February 1–15 each year. This is the deadline for continuing UC Berkeley students. Apply through the Housing Portal. For application instructions, visit How to Apply for Housing: Undergraduate Students.

The first round of offers are sent to continuing students in mid-March. Be sure to accept your housing offer by the deadline stated on the offer, usually within about five days of receiving it. If you qualify for the housing guarantee but do not accept your initial housing offer by the deadline, the guarantee no longer applies.

By early August, you’ll find out about your roommates. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

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Our commitment: More rooms than ever before

UC Berkeley is committed to building new housing so students can live on campus for two years or more.

Three new buildings completed in the last five years.
Two new buildings are on the way over the next four years.
2400+ new beds added since 2018.
2700+ new beds expected by 2028.