Welcome to Unit 3!

Dear Unit 3 Resident,

Congratulations on your decision to live in our residence halls at one of the best universities in the world. We hope that you will find your new home as welcoming and exciting as we do. We look forward to meeting you!

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.

You will be able to check into your room on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, if you live in a double or a 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 3 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 often 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.

The student and full-time staff members of Unit 3 work hard to create and maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable community; promoting healthy academic, personal, and social growth throughout the year. We begin with events to orient you not only to your physical surroundings, and to the academic and social environment at Cal during Welcome Days. Please take advantage of the many programs that are designed to help you explore our community on campus!

We also strongly encourage you to get involved in the many opportunities within our community. In addition to the many campus organizations, there are various 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, employment in the halls, etc.) during Welcome Days.

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.

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 have a safe trip to Cal.

Congratulations on your decision to live in our residence halls at one of the best universities in the world. We hope that you will find your new home as welcoming and exciting as we do. We look forward to meeting you!

Marlon Blake Resident Director Unit 3 Ida Sproul & Priestley Halls	J'Lissabeth Faughn Resident Director Unit 3 Norton & Spens-Black Halls
Chana Bailey Housing Facilities Manager Unit 3	Diane Castellanos Resident Director Unit 1 & 3 Beverly Cleary Hall & Apartments