Welcome to Unit 1!

Dear Unit 1 Resident,

According to your housing contract, you have been assigned to a room in Unit One-derful.

To ensure that the 2012-2013 Academic Year is one of the best years of your life, we are transforming our residential community into a “Painter’s Studio”, with each of the six Unit 1 buildings representing a specific color of the Painter’s Palette.  By surrounding you with Brilliant Blues, Vibrant Oranges, Majestic Purples, Gorgeous Greens, Charming Yellows and Rich Teals, we are going to catapult you through the color spectrum  and expose  you to the many shades of Berkeley’s campus.

With a little help from us, you will have the opportunity to express your own artistic creativity and paint the residential experience of your liking.  Your year in Unit 1 — much like a blank canvas — will be filled with many uncertainties and even more possibilities.  A few things you can count on, though, are studying hard, having fun, meeting great people, and learning about yourself.

One more thing that you can be sure of, when entering Unit 1, is that you will be encouraged to become active in your community. In addition to the many campus organizations, there are many opportunities in the residence halls for you to gain leadership experience. You will learn more about them, (i.e. Hall Association, Peer Review Judicial Board, etc.) during Welcome Days.

Welcome Activities are designed to ensure that you experience a smooth transition to Cal and will showcase many of the available campus and community resources. Furthermore, there are many activities that will help you to get acclimated to the Bay Area. The Unit 1 Staff has already begun planning activities such as trips San Francisco and Oakland, sporting events, musicals, café and dining hall hopping, and of course, shopping. You will receive more information and a schedule of events upon your arrival.

You will be asked to provide information about yourself and who to contact in case of emergency. This information is confidential and will only be used by your Resident Director and/or the Registrar’s Office in the event of an emergency. Also, in order to receive important reminders from Cal, you should now update your email address on the Bear Facts website at http://bearfacts.berkeley.edu.

We recognize that for many students the thought of sharing a room may result in some reservations, but we ask you to have an open mind. “Cohabitation” is fun, and there is much to be learned about yourself and others. Having a positive relationship with your roommate(s), suitemate(s), or floor mates will add to the richness of your year. It is a proven fact that when you feel at home in your residence, you can be a better student and better able to positively contribute to your living community as well as the greater university community. So come prepared to enjoy your “live-in” experience.

You will be able to check into your room on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Please arrive between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, when our Residential Staff will be available to assist you. Street parking is limited, so be prepared to unload quickly and move your car. The Unit 1 staff will do our best to ensure that your move-in day experience, as the beginning of your college journey, is free of confusion and unexpected delays. During ‘check-in’ hours, we will be present in and around the Unit to provide you with any information you might need, including assignments and directions.

If you have questions regarding your housing assignment, you can contact Cal Housing Assignments Office at (510) 642-4108. If you have questions about move-in day, please look through the move-in day website or call the Move-In-Day Help Line at (510) 642-3213. We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer and have a safe trip to Cal.

We are glad that you have decided to take this colorful journey with us, and look forward to your company at our Painters Studio.

 

Respectfully,
Your New Art Instructors

 

Shannell Thomas Resident Director Unit 1 Cheney and Christian Halls	John Paul Resident Director Unit 1 Deutsch and Slottman Halls
Jason Lynch Resident Director Unit 1 Freeborn and Putnam Halls	Norton Mitchell Housing Facilities Manager Unit 1