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Move-In Parking & Directions

This page was last updated August 21, 2025.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus for Move-In!

Please review the instructions on this page for details on parking and directions.

Be prepared to show your move-in time slot on a mobile device or printed copy: Be ready to show the screenshot or print out of your move-in time slot confirmation when you’re in your car on the way to your housing unit. Some streets will be restricted to only students moving in, so you may be asked to show proof that you’re attending Move-In in order to access certain streets. You’ll also need your move-in time slot upon check-in.

Be prepared for 20-Minute unloading zones: Each location will have a designated unloading zone where you will be able to temporarily park for unloading your belongings during your time slot. Once you are done unloading, you will need to move your vehicle. You may park for a maximum of 20 minutes at all unloading zones. The driver must remain with the vehicle at all times.

Print and fill out your parking permit: You’ll receive a parking permit ahead of time via email. Please print it out and fill out ahead of time, as you will need it for free two-hour parking.

Free, two-hour move-in parking on move-in days: After unloading your car, it is recommended that you move your car to one of the specific lots offering free move-in parking (see below). Street parking is also available, but it is metered or has time limits.

Plan ahead and review directions and maps prior to arriving. Plan ahead and review directions and maps prior to arriving. Please be prepared for weekday traffic and additional traffic in and around campus related to Move In.

Move-In Maps and Instructions: August 24 

Below you’ll find instructions for each housing unit. Clicking a map link will open a downloadable PDF.

  • Unit 1 (2650 Durant Ave.)
    • 20-minute unloading zone: Channing Way
    • Check in at the Unit 1 front desk, in lower level of Unit 1 central building
    • Free two-hour parking after unloading: Underhill Garage
  • Unit 2 (2650 Haste Ave.)
    • 20-minute unloading zone: Dwight St. or Haste Ave.
    • Check in at the Unit 2 central courtyard
    • Free two-hour parking after unloading: Underhill Garage
  • Unit 3 (2400 Channing Way)
    • 20-minute unloading zone: Channing Way
    • Check in at the Unit 3 front desk, in the lower level of the Unit 3 central building
    • Free two-hour parking after unloading: Ellsworth Parking Structure
  • Anchor House (1950 Oxford Way)
  • Blackwell Hall (2401 Durant Ave.)
  • Channing Bowditch (2535 Channing Way)
    • See instructions in Channing Bowditch Move-in Map PDF
    • Unload at Underhill Garage, check out a cart, and park your car. Or, unload in front of Channing Bowditch, then move your car to Underhill Garage for free two-hour parking.
    • Check-in area for Channing Bowditch is across the street at Martinez Commons (2520 Channing Way), where a limited number of moving carts will also be available.
  • Clark Kerr (2601 Warring St.) 
    • 20-minute unloading zones: Clark Kerr Southwest Parking Lot and Northwest Parking Lot
    • Check in at the Clark Kerr front desk, located in Clark Kerr Building 1 at the top of the horseshoe driveway
    • Free two-hour parking after unloading: Underhill Garage 
  • Enclave (2503 Haste St.) 
    • See instructions in Enclave Move-in Map PDF 
    • Unload at Underhill Garage, check out a cart, and park your car. Or unload near the New Sequoia Apartments (2441 Haste St.), where a limited number of carts will be available. 
    • Please note that you may not unload or park temporarily in front of Enclave. Free two-hour parking after unloading: Underhill Garage
  • Foothill/Stern (2700 Hearst Ave.) 
    • 20-minute unloading zone: 
      • For Foothill buildings 1-3, please use the Upper Hearst Lot
      • For Foothill buildings 6-9 and Stern, please use Foothill Lot
    • Check in at the Foothill front desk, located in Foothill Building 4 (above the Foothill Dining Commons)
    • Free two-hour parking after unloading: 
  • Martinez Commons (2520 Channing Way)
    • See instructions in Martinez Commons Move-in Map PDF
    • Unload at Underhill Garage, check out a cart, and park your car. Or, unload across the street (2535 Channing Way) where a limited number of moving carts will also be available, then move your car to Underhill Garage for free two-hour parking.
  • New Sequoia (2441 Haste St.)
    • See instructions in New Sequoia Move-in Map PDF
    • Unload at Underhill Garage, check out a cart, and park your car. Or, unload your car in front of New Sequoia, where a limited number of carts will be available, then move your car to Underhill Garage for free two-hour parking.
    • Enter for check in through the Haste St. entrance
  • Panoramic Berkeley (2539 Telegraph Ave.)
    • See instructions in Panoramic Berkeley Move-in Map PDF
    • Unload at Underhill Garage, check out a cart, and park your car. Or, unload your car in front of Panoramic Berkeley, where a limited number of carts will be available, then move your car to Underhill Garage for free two-hour parking.
    • Enter for check in through Telegraph Ave. entrance

Parking After Move-In

After your two-hour free parking period, you will need to move your car.  Metered street parking is also available in many locations. Below are a few available parking garages.

City of Berkeley Public Garages

Check signage and follow instructions to pay for parking.