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Launch Unit 1, Unit 2, & Unit 3 Residence Halls
The Residence Hall Complex
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A traditional residential hall experience in the urban heart of Berkeley, close to local cafes, restaurants, and shops. Conveniently located one block from campus.
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Four high-rise buildings — Ida Sproul, Norton, Priestley, Spens-Black — built around a large central courtyard, as well as the mid-rise Beverly Cleary Hall, located across Channing Street.
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Nearest dining commons: Cafe 3, which is located on-site in Unit 3. Unit 3 also has its own convenience store, Bear Market.
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The central commons building houses Cafe 3, Bear Market, the unit office, mail services, rooms for meetings, events, and parties, as well as the Academic Services Center.
High-Rise Residence Halls: Ida Sproul, Norton, Priestley, and Spens-Black Halls
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Eight floors of double- and triple-occupancy rooms, some double & triples in suites
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Approximately 230 students in each hall
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Most floors are all gender; single-gender floors also available.
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Bathrooms: one large all-gender bathroom per floor; single-gender floors have single-gender community bathrooms
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Main lounge on entry level; additional lounges on upper floors.
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Some rooms have a bay view.
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Theme programs: The Unity House Theme Program (In Spens-Black)
Mid-Rise Residence Hall: Beverly Cleary Hall
Beverly Cleary Hall is a mid-rise building located across the street from Unit 3. It features a lounge on entry level, and includes the Casa Magdalena Mora Theme Program.
Residence Hall Features
These services and amenities are included:
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Berkeley Dining Blue Meal Plan (learn more about Meal Plans, with flexible upgrade plans and add-on flex dollar options)
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Utilities: gas, electric, water, garbage, recycling, and compost
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Furnishings: extra-long twin bed (triple rooms include a bunk bed & a lofted bed), desk, chair, dresser, mirror, and closet
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Appliances: microwave and mini-refrigerator
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High speed Wi-Fi, Xfinity streaming TV, and phone jack outlet
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Professional live-in staff available 24/7
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Laundry center, mail services, and bike storage
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On-site central fitness center and recreation room
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Three tiers of secured entry and access for buildings
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Academic Services Center with PC and Mac workstations, laser printers, and network connection
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Smoke-free environment (smoking only permitted outside in designated areas)
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
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See sample 3D Room Views: double, triple, and mini-suite rooms
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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.
Unit 3 Front Desk
510-642-5391 | [email protected]
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sunday: Closed