Last updated: April 30, 2025
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.
Please contact the Housing Office at reshall@berkeley.edu if you have any questions. For details about Golden Bear Orientation, visitorientation.berkeley.edu.
See you soon, and Go Bears!
Fall 2025 Move-In Schedule
New Incoming Students (First-year and Transfer): August 19-20, 2025
If you’re a new incoming student, you’ll be invited to move in on either Tuesday, August 19 or Wednesday, August 20 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 24, 2025.
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.