We look forward to welcoming you to campus for Move-In! Please review the instructions on this page for details on parking and directions for undergraduate student Move-In. For general information, visit Move-In.
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To help your move-in go smoothly, be sure to prepare before you leave home.
Bring your move-in time slot confirmation
Have your move-in time slot confirmation available on your phone or as a printed copy. Some streets near campus are restricted to move-in traffic, and staff may ask to see your confirmation before allowing access. You’ll also need it during check-in.
Know the unloading process
Each move-in location includes a designated unloading zone where you may stop for up to 20 minutes to unload your belongings. The unloading zone for your unit is marked on the maps provided on this page.
Drivers must remain with their vehicle at all times.
Once you’ve finished unloading, move your vehicle to longer-term parking.
Print your parking permit
You’ll receive a move-in parking permit by email before your arrival. Print and complete it before coming to campus so you can use the designated free two-hour parking after unloading.
Use your move-in map, not GPS
Before heading to campus, review the PDF move-in map provided below for your residence hall or apartment complex. Unlike GPS or map apps, these PDF maps include temporary street closures, designated move-in routes, check-in locations, unloading zones, and parking information specific to UC Berkeley’s Move-In. Following your move-in map will help you arrive at the right location as quickly as possible.
New undergraduate student move-in maps and instructions: Aug. 17-19
Residence hall move-in Aug. 17-19
Please review the move-in instructions and custom PDF map for your housing complex.
20-minute unloading zone: Durant Avenue between Telegraph Avenue and Dana Street
Check in at the entrance on the corner of Durant Avenue and Dana Street. Moving staff will help unload items while student checks in. Moving staff will then help transport items to the student’s assigned bedroom.
Free shuttle buses are available between Unit 3 and Allston Way Garage every half hour between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For free two-hour parking at Allston Way Garage, you will need a validation code, which will be provided via email and at the Blackwell unloading zone.
Unloading: Drive to the Foothill Lot and follow staff instructions to queue into the Foothill Circle unloading area. Moving staff will help unload items while student checks in. Moving staff will then help transport items to the student’s bedroom.
Stern check-in: Assembly Room, Foothill Building 4, next to Foothill Circle
Unloading zone: Drive to 1863 La Loma Ave. for unloading. Moving staff will help unload items on Ridge Road and Highland Place while student checks in. Moving staff will then help transport items to the student’s assigned bedroom.
Unloading zone: Drive to the Foothill Lot and follow staff instructions to queue into the Foothill Circle unloading area. Moving staff will help unload items while student checks in. Moving staff will then help transport items to the student’s assigned bedroom.
Foothill check-in: Assembly Room, inside Building 4 next to the Foothill Circle
Moving staff will help unload, tag, and transport items to a designated area outside of your assigned building at Unit 3.
Student can proceed to check-in area to pick up their key while staff transport items.
Check in at the Unit 3 central courtyard
Free two-hour parking after unloading: Allston Way Garage, 2061 Allston Way
A free shuttle will be available between Unit 3 (2400 Durant Avenue) and the Allston Way Parking Garage every half hour between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., with the last shuttle leaving Unit 3 at 5:30 p.m.
For free two-hour parking at Allston Way Garage, you will need a validation code, which will be provided via email and at the unloading zone.
Moving staff will help unload, tag, and transport items to a designated area outside of your assigned building at Unit 3.
Student can proceed to check-in area to pick up their key while staff transport items.
Check in at the Unit 3 central courtyard
Free two-hour parking after unloading: Allston Way Garage, 2061 Allston Way
A free shuttle will be available between the Allston Way Garage and Unit 3 every half hour between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., with the last shuttle leaving Unit 3 at 5:30 p.m.
For free two-hour parking at Allston Way Garage, you will need a validation code, which will be provided via email and at the unloading zone.
Apartment move-in Aug. 17-19
Please review the move-in instructions and custom PDF map for your housing complex.
For Clark Kerr Apartments and Wada Apartments, please see instructions above under “Residence hall move-in Aug. 17-19” (Wada is part of Unit 2).
Unloading zone: Drive to Oxford Street staging area. The entrance is at the corner of Oxford and Center Streets. Cars will be directed to queue for unloading zones near the building.
20-minute unloading zone: Outside Panoramic Berkeley Apartments on Telegraph Avenue
Check in at Panoramic Berkeley Apartments entrance, where carts will be available
Free two-hour parking after unloading: Underhill Garage, 2645 Haste St.
If you are a new student scheduled to move into the University Village Apartments on August 18, please check your email for detailed move-in instructions.
20-minute unloading zone: Durant Avenue between Telegraph Avenue and Dana Street.
Check in at the entrance on the corner of Durant Avenue and Dana Street. Moving staff will help unload items while student checks in. Moving staff will then help transport items to the student’s assigned bedroom.
Unloading zone: Drive to Oxford Street staging area. The entrance is at the corner of Oxford and Center Streets. Cars will be directed to queue for unloading zones near the building.
Unloading zone: Underhill Garage, 2645 Haste St. Carts will be available there for your use to transport your belongings to Enclave. Please note that unloading is not allowed on Haste St. in front of Enclave Apartments.
Check in at Enclave Apartments entrance
Free two-hour parking after unloading: Underhill Garage, 2645 Haste St.
Check in at Panoramic Berkeley Apartments entrance
Free two-hour parking after unloading: Underhill Garage, 2645 Haste St.
If you are a single undergraduate student scheduled to move into the University Village Apartments on August 23, please check your email for detailed move-in instructions.
Please check in at the front desk to pick up your Cal 1 Card and mailbox key.
Moving carts will be available for check out at the front desk if needed.
The parking lot gate will be open on Jackson Street during office hours for residents to utilize for unloading only. No extended parking in this lot, unless you already have an assigned parking space.
After unloading your belongings, you will need to move your vehicle outside of the xučyun ruwway parking lot and find parking in the nearby area. Please make sure to observe all local parking signs and Parking and Transportation restrictions.
Traffic and parking advisories
Drivers are strictly required to comply with the directions and signaling of traffic control personnel, law enforcement officers, and authorized site staff at all times.
20-minute unloading zones are subject to citation and/or tow if exceeded
Driver must remain with the vehicle at all times in unloading areas
Citations are issued at all designated No Parking zones
Parking after you finish moving in
After your two-hour free parking period, you will need to move your car. Metered street parking is also available throughout the area, as well as the public parking garages listed below.
City of Berkeley public garages
Check signage and follow instructions to pay for parking.