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Move-In

Last updated: August 15, 2024

We’re excited that you’ll be living on campus, and we look forward to sharing all the details you will need as you transition into Berkeley life. Please refer to the housing portal for your room assignment, contract information, and more.

Check your email for important updates. This page will be updated during the summer.

Please contact the Housing Office at 510.642.4108 or at reshall@berkeley.edu if you have any questions. For details about Golden Bear Orientation, visit orientation.berkeley.edu.

See you soon, and Go Bears!

Fall 2024 Move-In Schedule

 

New Incoming Students (Freshman and Transfer): August 20-21, 2024

If you’re a new incoming student, you’ll be invited to move in on either Tuesday, August 20 or Wednesday, August 21 so that you can attend Golden Bear Orientation. Move-In will take place over a two-day period. You will be assigned a move-in day based on the building to which you’re assigned. It’s important to note that you will need to move in on your building’s assigned day. After you receive your housing assignment via email, you will need to select a Move-In time slot on your Move-In day. 

Continuing (Returning) Students:

  • Sunday, August 25, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for all buildings except xučyun ruwway Apartments
  • Saturday, August 24, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for xučyun ruwway Apartments

See you soon, and Go Bears!

On Move-In Day

Make sure you bring:

  • A screenshot or print-out of your unique Move-In bar code from the Housing Portal
  • Confirmation of your Move-In time slot (e.g. from an email or a screenshot from the Housing Portal)
  • A printed parking permit (will be sent in advance via email)
  • Valid government-issued photo ID or approved alternative 

Parking, Checking In, & Unloading

  • Arrive at the start of your move-in time slot and park in the 20-minute unloading zone for your housing location). You will be asked to show confirmation of your move-in time slot. The driver should remain with the car at all times.
  • Check in at the central courtyard or main entrance of your housing complex to get your keys. You will be asked to show your Move-In bar code, which you should screenshot or print out ahead of time from the Housing Portal. Only students will be allowed in check-in lines, so your parents or supporters will need to wait for you in the unloading area or somewhere away from the check-in lines. 
  • When checking in, you will be required to show a valid (i.e. not expired) government-issued photo ID (e.g. State ID, Driver’s License, or passport). Other forms of identification are accepted, however they require additional work and may take longer to process at Check-In:
    • If you don’t yet have (or have lost) the required government-issued photo ID, your high school or college ID will allow you to obtain your key, Cal 1 Card student ID, and AC Transit EasyPass Clipper transit card. However, if you are unable to provide the required government-issued photo ID at the time of card issuance, a form will be submitted by staff issuing the cards in order to notify the Office of the Registrar.  The Office of the Registrar will then place a block on your registration for the following academic term and email you about how to clear that block by taking a government-issued photo ID (once available) to Cal Student Central.
  • After you unload your belongings, please move your car to street parking or to a university parking lot in order to make space for other students moving in. Free two-hour parking is available at designated UC lots. A link to a printable parking permit will be emailed to you ahead of time; please print it and fill it out in advance, and place it on your dashboard when parking in designated lot for your building. Check Move-In Parking for details.
  • After checking in, use the rest of your time slot for moving belongings into your room. Once you finish moving in, your helpers must leave the building. Plan to spend additional time with family or helpers outside of your housing unit to help reduce crowds throughout the day.
  • You may want to bring your own dolly or hand-truck for a quicker move in, since you might have to wait a while to use one of our moving carts.

What if I’m Sick? 

If you’re sick at the time of your scheduled move-in, please consider delaying your arrival, for your own recovery and for the health of those around you. (See Late Arrivals instructions below.) If you are ill, please see UHS’ Colds and other Respiratory Infections web page, take care of yourself, and do your best to protect others by wearing a mask and washing hands frequently. Learn more about staying healthy in campus housing.

Late Arrivals

If you miss Move-In, or you arrive after-hours on your Move-In day, please go to the front desk or front door/entrance of your building. Information will be posted there about how to proceed. Please note that if you arrive after business hours (9am-5pm) you will be able to access your room but you may have to wait until the next day to complete the check-in process and get your Cal 1 Card, etc.  Additionally, you will not have access to move-in carts and other support. Please send an email to reshall@berkeley.edu to let Housing staff know if you will be late.

Roommate Information

If you have a roommate, you should have already received their information and you can find your “Roommate Information” linked in the housing portal at the bottom of the “Accepted” page. Don’t forget to review our tips on Living with a Roommate.

Meals Reminder

If you are a new incoming student attending GBO and you have a meal plan, you will be able to use your meal plan August 20-21. During GBO, from August 21-25, meals will be provided and will be coordinated to accommodate your specific small group schedule.

Move-In Reminders

  • Review the Checklist of what to bring (and what not to bring).
  • Check the My Room page for more information about green living, technology, Personal Property insurance, and more.
  • Review the Bearest Necessities brochure, your guide to living in campus housing.
  • See Offers to take advantage of deals and discounts exclusive to Berkeley students.
  • Room numbers will be available when you arrive on campus. If you need to show proof of your housing contract to a campus office, please refer to your contract confirmation page in the housing portal.
  • To avoid break-ins, don’t leave your belongings inside parked cars, and always lock car doors.