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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How close is my residence hall to the main campus and dining facilities?

The Unit 2 Residence Hall complex is located three short blocks south of the main campus. The Crossroads Dining Facility is located next to the Unit 2 Residence Hall complex. You may also eat meals at selected Campus Restaurants located on the main campus. The Campus Restaurants include: Pat Brown's Grille, Ramona's Café, Terrace Café, Golden Bear and The Den.

2. Can you describe the meal plan?

The Meal Plan

The Summer Sessions Residence Halls contract includes room and board.  The contract may not be purchased without the meal plan.  Meal plan “points” are the currency with which residents use their meal plan.  Unused points cannot be refunded, cancelled or transferred to another session/semester. 

Students will receive the following points:

Session

Points

A (1st 6 Week)

528

A&D (12 Week)

1,056

B (10 Week)

880

C (8 Week)

704

D (2nd 6 Week)

528

Meals at Crossroads are debited as follows:

Meal

Cost

Breakfast

5.50 Points

Lunch/Brunch

6.50 Points

Dinner

7.50 Points

Retail points have a purchasing power of $1.00 each (calculated to the 1/100th).  For example, a purchase of $2.01 would cost 2.01 points.

There are no daily minimums or maximums.  You can buy when you want.  You may also use your points for as many guests as you want.

Additional points can be added up to one week prior to the end of the session to which you are enrolled.  Points can be added in $50.00 increments.  $50.00 would purchase 55 additional points.  Unused additional points cannot be refunded, cancelled or transferred to another session/semester.  ^ Top

3. Can I live in the University Summer Sessions Residence Halls without the meal plan?

The University Summer Sessions Residence Halls offers a room and board contract only. Room only contracts are not available. ^ Top

4. What are my chances of getting a single room?

Single occupancy rooms are extremely limited and sell out very quickly. If you request a single occupancy room and they are sold out at the time of your request, you will be offered a double. ^ Top

5. Is there a waiting list for singles?

You must contact the Residence Halls Summer Housing Office to request to be placed on a singles waiting list. ^ Top

6. Can I arrive early and/or stay late?

Unfortunately, due to the need for the bed space for other sessions or programs, there are no early arrivals or late departure. You must plan your travel arrangements accordingly.
Please contact our Summer Visitor Housing http://www.housing.berkeley.edu/conference/summer_visitor.html if you are interested in early arrival or late departure accommodations. Summer Visitor Housing only operates during the summer months. The facility is open June 1 - August 19, 2008. ^ Top

7. Who lives in the University Summer Sessions Residence Halls?

The University Summer Sessions Residence Halls is filled with a diverse population of students including continuing Cal Students, students from across the United States and from many countries around the world. ^ Top

8. Can I make the final payment on my account when I arrive?

No, visiting students must make the full final payment two weeks prior to arrive. See "Payments" in the Terms of Conditions of Residence. If we do not receive your final payment by the final payment due date designated for your session, your contract will be terminated without notification and your $100.00 Advanced Payment will be applied to your $100.00 Termination Fee.

UC Berkeley Students will be billed on their CARS billing. ^ Top

9. What form of payment do you accept?

We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit cards. In addition, we accept Cashier's Check payable to "UC Regents". WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. CONTRACTS RECEIVED WITH PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. The check will be returned to you. ^ Top

10. How does the refund policy work if I need to terminate my contract?

The University Summer Sessions Residence Halls Contract is a binding document and therefore you must fully read and understand the Terms and Conditions of Residence before signing. Section 5 of the Terms and Conditions of Residence fully outlines the Termination Policy. Section 5A outlines "Contract Termination by the Student":
"Contract Termination of the residence halls contract will be approved for the following reasons:
1. Withdrawal, dismissal or leave of absence from the University for verified academic or medical reasons with appropriate documentation.
2. Marriage after execution of the residence halls contract and upon presentation of the marriage certificate to the University Residence Halls Summer Housing Office.
All other reasons for requesting termination of the residence halls contract will be reviewed on an individual basis and you are responsible for room and board fees until a replacement is found, and / or the request is approved. Requests for termination will not be considered until the termination is requested in writing and you have submitted the appropriate supporting documents."
In the event of contract termination approval, the effective termination date will be the date of the University approval. Once a replacement is found and / or the request for termination is approved, a Contract Termination Fee will be imposed as liquidated damages. A $100.00 Contract Termination Fee will be imposed if the termination approval date is before occupancy and a $200.00 Contract Termination Fee will be imposed for termination approved after occupancy. Occupancy is established when the student signs for and / or takes possession of the room key. The resident agrees that this fee is reasonable and is to cover estimated University damages, in addition to the daily room rate, which are difficult or impracticable to determine. This liquidated damages charge shall be in addition to the prorated room and board fees for which the resident will remain liable until a replacement is found and / or the request for termination is approved. A Contract Termination Fee shall not be imposed if a resident has been denied admission to the University. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to the Residence Halls Summer Housing Office in the case of non-admission. ^ Top

11. When is last day to apply to live in the University Summer Session Residence Halls?

The University Summer Sessions Residence Halls will continue to accept students until the facility is full. If space is still available, we will continue to accept students even after a session has begun. ^ Top

12. Can I room with someone in another session?

Unfortunately we cannot room students who are in different sessions. ^Top

13. Can I room with someone of the opposite gender?

The University Summer Sessions Residence Halls does not permit cohabitation. Therefore, students of the opposite gender cannot be roomed together. ^ Top

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