Welcome to your new home at UC Berkeley!
Campus housing blends just the right balance of convenience and independence. Amidst the exciting buzz of Berkeley, you’ll find your new home.
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Explore campus housing for first-year students
How to apply for campus housing
Are you a transfer student? Explore transfer student housing for your residence hall and apartment housing options.
Our Housing Guarantee
Make more memories in UC Berkeley Housing. New incoming first-year students in 2026–27 are guaranteed to receive an offer for campus housing their first two years, provided they meet all deadlines and conditions.
Visit Housing Guarantee for all eligibility details and policies.
Explore campus housing for first-year students
Make the most of Berkeley’s world-class education by living on campus and alongside your peers. First-year students can choose to live in one of seven campus residence halls. Get started by exploring your housing options, all of which will provide an inviting home where scholars create memories, share ideas, and grow alongside friends.
What do our residence halls offer?
Enjoy the quintessential college experience with campus housing. Residence halls include live-in staff for both social and academic support, utilities, community centers, on-site laundry, and much more.
All-inclusive amenities: Your furnishings, utilities, Wi-Fi, and access to community spaces and services are covered. We take care of the details so you can focus on what matters most: your education and building lasting relationships.
Meals included: Dining commons are located nearby or on-site. Residence halls include a Blue and Gold Meal Plan from Berkeley Dining, with upgrades and add-ons available for greater flexibility.
Vibrant community: Join a close-knit group of students from all over the world. Connect with like-minded peers, social events, and academic support, all while building your UC Berkeley family.
Convenient locations: You’ll be centrally located, offering easy access to academic buildings, libraries, dining options, and campus facilities. Everything you need is just steps away.
Live-in support, 24/7: Dedicated live-in staff support your academic and social success, from resident advisors (RAs) to faculty in residence. We are here to guide you through your transition to campus life.
Academic environment: With proximity to libraries and study spaces, plus on-site academic resources, you are in the ideal space to focus on your studies. All residents have access to residence hall academic service centers.
Service and recreation centers: Each residence hall unit has a laundry center, mail services, recreation room, and community lounges. Most locations include a fitness center or access to one nearby.
Secure access: Each residence hall has three tiers of secured entry and 24/7 front desk support. There is bike storage available and you’ll be close to convenient transportation options.
How to apply for campus housing
Ready to apply? Here’s what to know.
Accept your offer of admission before you apply. Once you accept your offer to UC Berkeley and create your CalNet ID, you will be able to apply for housing.
Apply for housing by May 2. This is the deadline for first-year students. When you’re ready, apply through the Housing Portal.
Offers are sent to first-year students beginning in late May. Be sure to accept your housing offer by the deadline stated in the offer, usually within about five days of receiving it. If the initial housing offer is not accepted by the deadline, the housing guarantee no longer applies.
By late July, you’ll find out about your specific housing location and roommates.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
For application instructions, visit How to Apply for Housing: Undergraduate Students.
Want to explore more?
- Read Undergraduate Housing Application FAQs
- Take a virtual 360 tour of campus housing.
- Watch video tours of rooms and apartments.
- Hear from UC Berkeley students about how they found community in campus housing.
- Find the latest Housing Rates.
Theme programs for first-year students
Want to take your experience to the next level? Join a smaller, vibrant community in your residence hall with our eight Theme Programs. These unique living and learning programs bring together students who are passionate about an identity, interest, or academic area. Enjoy tailored activities like off-campus excursions, workshops, faculty dinners, study groups, social events, and more — all designed to enrich your college journey.
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.