UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS

To fully experience university life, nothing compares to living on campus. The University Residence Halls offer a convenient living environment, as well as the opportunity to meet, study and interact with peers from the United States and around the world.

Housing at the Unit 2 Residence Halls is open for students registered in Summer Sessions A, A&D, B, C and D courses. Single, double and triple occupancy rooms will be available in four of the high rise halls at the Unit 2 complex. Some rooms offer spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and the beautiful Berkeley hills. Each hall is equipped with a central bathroom on each floor, four floor lounges with balconies and a main lounge with comfortable furnishings for relaxing. The complex is located three short blocks south of the main campus.

The summer residential community includes a Computing Center, which features multiple workstations, printing and onsite computer consultation. All rooms are equipped with in-room Ethernet connections. Live-in Residential Living Staff provide community development activities and social programs.

Residence hall dining will be offered at Crossroads; our largest, state-of-the-art facility offering all-you-care-to-eat style of dining. Crossroads is located next to the Unit 2 Residence Halls. You may also eat at any open retail location on campus.

To reserve your single, double or triple occupancy residence hall room, please complete a University Summer Sessions Residence Hall Contract and return it to Residence Halls office with a $100.00 Advanced Payment. The housing contract materials may be obtained from the Summer Session Housing website or by contacting the University Residence Halls Summer Sessions Housing Office at (510) 642-5796.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

International House is a program and residential center located in the southeast foothills of the Berkeley campus. The historic and architecturally striking House affords a commanding view of the entire San Francisco Bay Area. It is within walking distance of the central campus classrooms and libraries, recreational facilities, and Berkeley commercial areas.

At International House you will spend your summer living with a diverse group of residents including graduate students, teachers, laboratory researchers, Elderhostelers, visiting scholars, and exchange students from around the world.

The House provides a variety of areas for work and recreation. The library is a quiet place for study and is supplied with a large selection of international newspapers and magazines. The Resident Computer Center provides both Macintosh and IBM compatible computers, laser and dot matrix printers, a variety of updated software and access to the campus network for e-mail. There are study lounges on every floor.

For entertainment, the House has three television areas, a game room, pianos, ping pong tables, and a variety of sports equipment. Conference rooms and kitchenettes are available for resident-initiated events, and the International Cafe is open seven days a week for meeting friends over coffee.

Programs at International House are designed to bring alive the multicultural purpose of this unique residential community. Activities include:

Weekly coffee hours
Social dances
Trips and tours
Workshops and seminars
Language tables
Nationality evenings
Aerobics...
plus many other creative opportunities to share your background and interests with others.

Other amenities include a laundromat, a resident fax machine and a small store where residents can buy souvenirs and sundries or rent equipment such as TVs, VCRs and typewriters. Finally, International House provides around the clock security for your peace of mind.

Room and Board includes 19 meals per week (three meals each weekday, two meals on Saturdays and Sundays, and one meal on holidays). Restrooms and showers are shared on the hall. Floors are co-ed, but restrooms and showers are single sex. Rooms are completely furnished with a phone, beds, dressers, desks, desk lamps and chairs.

Flexible Arrival Dates: You may arrive early for Sessions B and C by requesting your early arrival date on the application. We will notify you if we are unable to accommodate your request due to lack of space.

Renovations and Improvements Major maintenance and improvements are being conducted to restore I-House to its original beauty and utility; to keep pace with current building code requirements; and to continue to provide residents with both pleasant and utilitarian surroundings.

For more information, please call the Residence Office at (510) 642-9470, email me, or visit the I-House website.

OTHER HOUSING OPTIONS

Sublets

Many students leave for the summer and sublet their rooms or entire apartments for the length of time they are away. To obtain summer sublet information, contact Cal Rentals; 510.642.3642, fax 510.642.4026, e-mail at homeinfo@berkeley.edu, or write to Cal Rentals, Department of Housing and Dining Services, University of California, Berkeley, 2610 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-2272. Log on to the Cal Rentals website.

There will be a modest charge for sublet services. Housing information will be available after February 15, 2008.

Family Student Housing

Some apartments in the Family Student Housing units may be available for summer sublet. To qualify, you must be affiliated with the University and be married, married with children or a single parent with children. Contact:

Family Student Housing
2610 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-2272
telephone: 510.642.4109
fax: 510.643.7126
e-mail: apts@berkeley.edu.

Or log on to the Family Student Housing website.

University Students' Co-Operatives (USCA)

The Students' Co-op is a non-profit, low-cost living group owned and operated by students. With 17 group living houses and three apartment complexes in the immediate campus area, the Co-op accommodates 1,200 students and offers a unique opportunity to meet others, participate in group decision-making, and develop self-responsibility. During the summer, all houses except one are co-ed, and one house is reserved for graduate and re-entry students. The rate for a room in 2007 ranged from $1,260 to $2,028 for the entire summer. Two houses had food service and all the rest of the houses have kitchen facilities. In addition to paying rent, all members work a few hours a week. Admission is first-come, first-served, but special admission priority is given to Educational Opportunity Program students and disabled students. Summer residents who will also be registered students in the Fall will have priority for Fall Co-op admissions.

Write or call for more information:

USCA, 2424 Ridge Road
Berkeley, CA 94709
510.848.1936

The USCA office is open 10-5 weekdays. You can also find more information by visiting the USCA website, or e-mail housing@usca.org.