Foothill

Foothill Residence Hall is an on-campus undergraduate hall at UC Berkeley, listed by Housing at 2700 Hearst Avenue on the northeast side of campus in the Berkeley hills—about a 7-minute walk from campus. UC Berkeley Housing describes a quieter, less urban setting: suite-style rooms in low-rise wood-shingled buildings in two complexes, Hillside and La Loma, surrounded by tall trees overlooking courtyards. Some buildings have Bay views, and the complex provides access to nature and hiking trails. Foothill sits on the same side of campus as most STEM buildings, including the College of Engineering. Housing lists rooms as suite-style: collections of three to eleven bedrooms that share bathrooms, a common area, and a separate locked entrance. Suites with five bedrooms or fewer are designated single-gender; larger suites are all-gender. Doubles are the most commonly available occupancy; triples are also offered, and a very limited number of singles are typically reserved for students with a documented disability need. Rooms are furnished and include a Microchill refrigerator and microwave combo. Residence-hall rates include the Blue and Gold Meal Plan (upgrades and add-ons available), utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, self-serve laundry, and on-site bike storage. The on-site Foothill dining commons has high ceilings, abundant windows, and wood paneling; Housing also describes a newly renovated dining commons with allergen-friendly options. Neighboring Stern Hall shares this dining commons and the campus eSports Center with Foothill residents. Housing lists an Academic Center with flexible study spaces in Hillside Building 7, an on-site fitness center and recreation room, and live-in UC Berkeley staff available 24/7. First-year, continuing, and transfer undergraduates are eligible. UC Berkeley residence halls close over winter break, with the exception of Martinez Commons. UniShack does not assign rooms or process housing applications. Confirm dates, room preferences, and the first-year application deadline of May 2 on the official UC Berkeley Housing portal.