Unit 1 - Housing

Unit 1 is a high-rise complex consisting of six buildings built around a common courtyard.
A triple room in Unit 1. Doubles and mini-suites are also available.
Unit 1 is located just one block from campus, footsteps away from lively cafes, bookstores and shops.
The central courtyard in Unit 1.
The exterior of a Unit 1 building.
The Unit 1 lobby provides students an open space to study, hang out with friends, and host dorm-wide events.
Community Bathroom

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About The Residence Hall Complex

A traditional residential hall experience in the urban heart of Berkeley, close to local cafes, restaurants, and shops. Conveniently located one block from the south side of campus.
Six buildings — Cheney, Deutsch, Freeborn, and Putnam Halls, and the Christian and Slottman Minisuite Halls — built around a large central courtyard.
Nearest dining commons: Crossroads, only a half-block away.
A central building houses the unit office, mail services, and rooms for meetings, events, and parties, as well as the Academic Services Center.

Who’s Eligible to Apply?

Undergraduates: First-year students, continuing students, and transfer students.

High Rise Residence Halls: Cheney, Deutsch, Freeborn, and Putnam Halls

Eight floors of double- and triple-occupancy rooms. (A very limited number of single rooms are available for students with ADA accommodations.)
Most floors are all gender; single-gender floors also available.
Bathrooms: one large all-gender bathroom per floor; single-gender floors have single-gender community bathrooms.
Main lounge on entry level; additional lounges on upper floors.
Some rooms have a bay view.
Approximately 230 beds in each hall.
Freeborn Hall is designated as a Substance-Free Environment (see below).

Mini-suite Residence Halls: Christian and Slottman Halls

Mini-suites have two spacious bedrooms and one semi-private shared bathroom in these configurations:
- two double-occupancy bedrooms
- one double-occupancy bedroom and one triple-occupancy bedroom
The African American Theme Program is located in Christian Hall.
The Native American Theme Program is located in Slottman Hall.

Freeborn Hall: Substance-Free Environment

Freeborn Hall, one building in the Unit 1 complex, is designated as a Substance-Free Environment. Residents actively agree to keep the community free of smoke, alcohol, and drugs. They plan and host substance-free programs, events, and activities.

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
Academic Services Center
Smoke and Tobacco free environment

Shown here is a standard triple room in Unit 3. Triple rooms in Units 1, 2 and 3 have a similar size and configuration, but furniture and placement may vary.

Room Layouts

See sample 3D Room Views: double, triple, and mini-suite rooms
Watch Video Tours of real rooms:

Please note that models depict one example of each room type. Rooms vary in size, layout, and furniture configuration.