Cal · residence hall
Stern Hall (Unit 4)
All-women's historic hall with carpeting and in-room microwave/mini-fridge already provided; no AC.
Bed size
Twin XL
36" × 80" — taller than standard Twin.
Climate
No AC
A tower fan is non-negotiable for the first two weeks.
Lofting
Not loftable
Don't buy bed risers or loft kits for this hall.
What's provided
- ✓ bed
- ✓ desk
- ✓ chair
- ✓ dresser
- ✓ mirror
- ✓ closet
- ✓ mini-fridge
- ✓ microwave
Cal quirks that apply
- Berkeley mornings are foggy and 50s°F even in August — bring layers and a light jacket for every walk to class, not just winter.
- You cannot bring your own microwave or mini-fridge — Cal requires you rent both from the approved University vendor (Microfridge), so don't ship one.
- UL-listed coffee makers and tea kettles ARE allowed at Berkeley (unlike UCLA or BYU) — a small Keurig is fair game in your room.
- Unit 1 triples come with a bunk bed plus a lofted bed by default — measure under-bed clearance before buying storage bins.
- Hoverboards, e-scooters, and any motorized balancing boards are banned from being operated inside residential buildings.
- Cal Student Stores and the Telegraph Target are walking distance from Units 1, 2, and 3 — wait to buy bulky items (fan, trash can, hangers) until you arrive.