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Waiting List and Transfer Information

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Policy

I. New eligible applicants on the waiting list receive priority for vacant apartments.

II. Transfer requests from tenants who are current in rent may be considered for one of the following reasons:

a. Resident Director or Staff mediated agreement.
b. Medical and/or psychiatric justification with documentation.
c. Change in family size (transfer to a unit with more or fewer bedrooms, depending upon whether family size has increased or decreased).
d. Emergency maintenance issue.
e. Documented change in finances from when rental agreement was signed.
f. Change in eligibility status (i.e., Smyth resident becomes a post doc and no longer eligible for Smyth apartment).
g. Accommodation request from a student with disabilities(documentation verification by the Disabled Students Program specialist).

General Information

Assignments for Family Student Housing apartments are determined on a first-come, first-served basis. You may apply up to two years in advance of your enrollment at the University. The length of time you remain on the waiting list depends on your family size, the type of apartment you request and your move-in date. The wait for apartments varies according to demand. The greatest demand (and longest wait) for housing is in August at the beginning of the fall semester. The shortest wait is usually mid-semester during October and March.

To Remain on the Waiting List

Renew your application every April and October by calling (510) 642-4109, or writing to the Assignments Coordinator, Apartment Assignments Office. You may send an e-mail to apts@berkeley.edu.
Notify Apartment Assignments if you have changes in address, telephone number, assignment preference, family size or other application information.
Respond promptly to any apartment offers by contacting Apartment Assignments.

Cal Housing
Family Student Housing
UC Berkeley
2610 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-2272

Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Except University Holidays

(Effective October 1, 2009)
Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Phone: (510) 642-4109

Email: apts@berkeley.edu