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Martinez Commons (Unit 6)

Martinez Commons Front Desk

2520 Channing Way | (510)642-8517 | u2admin@berkeley.edu | Mail and Packages | Hours

 

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About the Complex

  • A modern, dynamic, environmentally sustainable building that includes both residence halls and apartments.

  • Located two blocks from campus in the urban heart of Berkeley, close to local cafes, restaurants, and shops.

  • Open during winter break: Martinez Commons is the only campus residence hall open during winter break; room rates are inclusive of occupancy during this period.

  • Double and triple rooms with all-gender community bathrooms; single-gender floors have single-gender community bathrooms.

Who’s Eligible to Apply?

Undergraduates: continuing students and transfer students. (Priority is given to sophomores.)

Amenities

Residents of the building have access to the following amenities:

  • Blue & Gold Meal Plan (upgrades and add-ons available)
  • Utilities: High-speed Wi-Fi, gas, electric, water, garbage, recycling, and compost
  • Furnishings: extra-long twin bed (triple rooms include a bunk bed & a lofted bed), desk, chair, dresser, mirror, and closet
  • Microchill refrigerator and microwave combo
  • Professional live-in staff available 24/7
  • Laundry center, mail services, and bike storage
  • Fitness center and recreation room
  • Three tiers of secured entry and access for buildings
  • Large main lounge with big-screen TV, pool table and open-concept lounges in the lobby
  • Study rooms on each residence hall floor and one social lounge on each residence hall floor
  • Shared kitchenette
  • Academic Services Center
  • Smoke and Tobacco free environment

Room Layouts