Welcome to Unit 2!

Dear Unit 2 Resident,

On behalf of all of the staff at Unit 2, we would like to both congratulate you on your decision to attend one of the finest universities in the world and to welcome you to our residential communities. We hope that you have been enjoying your summer and are excited about living at Cal. To help facilitate your transition, this letter briefly describes how you can access information about your roommate(s), the check-in process, and how to find out more about life at Unit 2 or as we sometimes call it, “Unit 2 Good 2 Be True.”

You will be able to check into your room on Wednesday January 16, 2013, if you live in a double or single. Please arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., when our Residential Staff will be available to assist you. Street parking is limited, so be prepared to unload quickly and move your car. Staff will be located throughout Unit 2 to help your move run smoothly. Although we do not have movers to help you carry your possessions, we will have handcarts available to checkout for a short period of time. Please understand that the waiting time for these carts can be significant. You may want to bring other family members and a hand-truck if you have one, to assist you with your move. Generally, the more self-sufficient you are, the easier a time you will have with your move-in experience.

To help you start off on the right foot with your new roommates, we strongly encourage you to select a bed only after all your roommates have arrived and you have discussed it amongst yourselves. We’ve found that making a joint decision will help you establish a respectful relationship from the very beginning. And don’t forget to take some time during the first 2 weeks to complete your roommate agreement!

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.

The staff at Unit 2 work hard to create and maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable community; promoting healthy academic, personal, and social growth throughout the year. They are available to answer any questions you may have and to point you in the right direction. They will also plan various events to help orient you to your physical surroundings and to the academic and social environment at Cal. We strongly encourage you to attend as many events as you can during your first few weeks to help you connect with other students. Be sure to check out the events for the Welcome Days.

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.
Looking forward to the 2012-2013 school year,

Anjna Champaneri Resident Director Unit 2 Cunningham & Towle Halls	Nicole Lowy Resident Director Unit 2 Cunningham, Ehrman, & Wada Halls
Willis St. Hill Housing Facilities Manager Unit 2	Yoo Mi Choi Resident Director Unit 2 Davidson & Griffiths Halls