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UC Berkeley Foothill Dorm Checklist 2026

Suite-style. Singles, doubles, triples, and quadruples in 3- to 11-bedroom suites; suites of 5 bedrooms or fewer are designated single-gender

Verified Apr 26, 2026 · housing.berkeley.edu
Seven all-gender residential buildings across two complexes (Hillside and La Loma). Steep uphill walk from main campus, but Foothill Dining Commons is on-site and proximity to the College of Engineering / north-campus STEM is a real selling point. A bridge over La Loma Avenue connects the two complexes. Berkeley does not publish per-building floorplans — Foothill is treated as a single residential entity.
  • Bed SizeXL Twin · 80"×36"
  • Under-BedAdjustable frame · clearance varies
  • ACNo
  • On-Campus96%

Bedding

(5)
Essential

XL Twin Sheet Set

Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.

$35–65Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Mattress Topper

Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin. This one's non-negotiable.

$45–120Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Comforter or Duvet

XL Twin size. Medium weight works for most climates.

$60–150Shop on Amazon →
Recommended

Waterproof Mattress Pad

Protects the mattress. You'll thank yourself later.

$30–55Shop on Amazon →

Storage

(3)
Essential

Under-Bed Storage Bins

Match your hall's under-bed clearance — see the spec strip above before buying.

$20–45Shop on Amazon →
Recommended

Over-Door Organizer

Doubles usable storage in a room with no closet space.

$15–35Shop on Amazon →
Recommended

Hanging Closet Organizer

Turns one rod into twice the hanging space.

$18–40Shop on Amazon →

Desk

(4)
Essential

Desk Lamp

Not provided. This is on the required list, not optional.

$25–60Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Surge Protector (6-outlet)

Required by policy — only surge protectors, not extension cords.

$20–40Shop on Amazon →
Recommended

Desk Organizer

A small desk stays usable only if it's organized.

$15–35Shop on Amazon →
Recommended

Laptop Stand

Ergonomic for long study sessions. Pairs with any keyboard.

$25–55Shop on Amazon →

Bath

(4)
Essential

Shower Caddy

Not provided. Get a rust-proof one — it lives in the shower.

$15–30Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Shower Flip Flops

Shared bathrooms. This is not optional.

$10–20Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Microfiber Towel Set (3)

Dries fast, packs small. Regular towels stay damp all day.

$25–50Shop on Amazon →
Recommended

Robe or Towel Wrap

For the walk between the room and bathroom.

$25–50Shop on Amazon →

Tech

(3)
Essential

Fan (desk or tower)

Most freshman halls have no AC and August/September can be brutal. Not provided.

$20–60Shop on Amazon →
Optional

Bluetooth Speaker

Optional. Keep it compact and respect quiet hours — most halls enforce them.

$30–80Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Headphones (over-ear or earbuds)

For studying, late-night reading, video calls, and not waking your roommate. Walls are thin — these matter more than a speaker.

$30–200Shop on Amazon →

Room

(4)
Recommended

Rug (3×5 ft)

Adds warmth and cuts the echo. Measure your floor space first.

$40–120Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Command Strips & Hooks

Only adhesive mounting is allowed — no nails, no tape.

$10–20Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Trash Can + Liners

Not provided. Easy to forget, impossible to live without.

$10–25Shop on Amazon →
Essential

Laundry Bag (collapsible)

Saves floor space. Easy to carry down to the laundry room.

$15–30Shop on Amazon →
Sources & verification — last checked Apr 26, 2026