Berkeley, CA · ★ 2-Year Guarantee
UC Berkeley Freshman Dorms 2026
Berkeley's 2-year housing guarantee (announced March 2026) places every Fall 2026 freshman on-campus across 21 freshman buildings — Units 1, 2, and 3 plus Foothill, Stern, Clark Kerr, Blackwell, and Martinez Commons. None of them have AC; all of them have a microfridge. Pick yours below.
- Bed size
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Air conditioning
- No halls — pack a fan
- Residence halls
- 21 verified
Pick your residence hall
Every UC Berkeley residence hall below has verified bed dimensions, AC status, and a checklist sized to that exact room.
Cheney Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Christian Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Deutsch Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Freeborn Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Putnam Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Slottman Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Cunningham Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Davidson Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Ehrman Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Griffiths Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Towle Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Beverly Cleary Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Ida Sproul Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Norton Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Priestley Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Spens-Black Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Foothill
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Stern Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Clark Kerr Campus
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Blackwell Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Martinez Commons
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Top things every UC freshman needs
The essentials that aren’t in your room — our verified picks, each with a full comparison. Affiliate links; prices and availability shown on Amazon.
Twin XL sheet setDorm beds are extra-long — a standard twin sheet won't fit.
Mattress topperDorm mattresses are thin and firm — a topper is the biggest comfort upgrade.
Surge protectorRequired at most schools — plain extension cords are banned.
Shower caddyCommunal bathrooms — you carry everything to and from the shower.
Under-bed storage binsThe space under the bed is the only real storage a dorm gives you.
LED desk lampNot provided in most halls — you'll want your own light for late study nights.
Planning your move-in? See the full UC packing guide →
More guides: Dorm move-in checklist · Best dorm fans (no AC) · Best shower caddy
Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup