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move-in guide2022-2023LIVINGAT BERRY COLLEGE
OUR RESIDENCE HALLSTraditional stylewelcomeWe are excited that Berry will becomeyour home for the next four years!Experiencing Berry Collegebegins the second you arrive oncampus! Our four-year residentialcommunity provides a safe, enjoyablehome where you’ll build lastingfriendships — all while being stepsaway from campus amenities.Berry’s residence life program willgive you opportunities to developrelationships, essential life skills andresponsibility for yourself and others.We’re happy to welcome you home!Traditional style residence halls are organized with bedrooms locatedon either side of a central corridor and community bathrooms thatserve the floor. Most rooms are double occupancy with some threeand four person rooms. Traditional residence halls are equipped withcommon areas and kitchens. These residence halls house both firstyear and upperclassmen students.Traditional style residence halls:Clara HallDana HallFriendship Hall (mountain campus)East Mary and West Mary HallsMorgan and Deerfield HallsMorton-Lemley HallOak Hill ResidencesPilgrim Hall (mountain campus)Visit BERRY.EDU/VTOURfor a virtual tourof campus andinside look at ourresidence halls.
OUR RESIDENCE HALLSSuite styleMost rooms are double occupancy with some three-person rooms.Residents share an adjacent bathroom, a common area andkitchen with all residents in the suite. The suites are accessiblefrom an interior common space. Suite style halls are reserved forupperclassmen students. The suite style residence halls each comeoutfitted with full-size kitchens. The kitchens are equipped with amicrowave, stove, oven and refrigerator. Some have a dishwasher.Suite style residence halls:Centennial HallThomas Berry HallTownhousesCottagesStudents will logon to HOUSING.BERRY.EDU usingtheir VikingWebcredentials toWHAT TO EXPECT INYOUR ROOMcomplete housingapplications andview basic residencehall floor plans.First-year students are housed together in the traditional stylebuildings. Upon arrival, each resident will be provided with:u Bed with twin XL mattressu Chest of drawersu Closet or armoireu Desk with desk chairu Ethernet connectionEach traditional style building contains laundry facilities, lounges, atleast one kitchen and wireless internet. Incoming transfer studentsare housed with other students of similar age and/or class year inschool in traditional style residence halls, when available.
LOFT BEDS AND LINENSLofting your bed is one way to maximize space in your residencehall room. Lofts are available for rent through the Berry CollegeLoft Program (BEDLOFT.COM). Buildings that are eligible torent a loft include Clara and Morton/Lemley. Rooms in Dana, EastMary, West Mary, Pilgrim, Friendship, Morgan, and Deerfield containfurniture that can be lofted using the furniture provided in the roomand are, therefore, ineligible for the loft program.AVAILABLE ALIFILSome rooms may be ineligible due to roomWR CAMPUSVEOspecifications. To check if your room is eligible fora rental loft, visit BEDLOFT.COM.Bedding and bath linens are available for purchase through ourpartnership with On Campus Market (OCM). OCM offers a great varietyof styles and value. This program may be especially helpful to students.CAMPUSSAFETYAll of our halls are locked 24/7 and are only accessible via residentID card. Each first-year floor has two upperclassmen ResidentAssistants (RAs) who have been trained and are ready to create yourhome away from home. Berry has campus safety officers available24/7. Driving onto campus, residents must have a scannable stickeron their windshield to get through the gate. Guests go through thedrive-through area off the welcome center and must show theirdriver’s license to get on campus.
WHAT TO BRINGRemember, whatever you bring in August, you’ll carry out inMay. All items optional based on student needs.HOUSING ASSIGNMENTSIt is natural to feel anxious about yourMail iscollege roommate, whether college isdelivered everynew to you or not. Upon making yourday to thedeposit to Berry College, we encourageon-campus post office.When a student hasyou to complete the housing agreementmail (letters, packages,where you will also indicate roommateetc.), they will receivepreferences. We use these preferences toan email notificationmatch you with a roommate, so studentsand may pick it up atare encouraged to respond honestly. Wethe post office windowhonor all mutual requests for incomingwith their student ID.students made by June 19 but cannot doso after that date. New students receivetheir room assignment and roommatecontact information after SOAR via their Berry email. Incomingtransfer students are housed with other students of similar age and/orclass year in school in traditional style residence halls, when available.Current and returning students participate in the room selectionprocess each March to select their room for the next academic year.LINENS:o Bath & Hand towelso Twin Sheets — extra longo Blanketso Pillowcaseso Pillowo ComforterLAUNDRY:o Detergento Laundry basket/bago Coat hangerso Stain Removero Drying racko Sewing kitPERSONAL ITEMS:o Toothbrush, toothpasteo Brush & combo Shaving itemso Hair dryero Shampoo, Bath soapo Shower caddy (to carry toiletries)MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:o First aid supplieso Medicineo Alarm clocko Small trash cano Change for snackso Small Personal fanCOOKING:o Pots & panso Disheso Dishwashing supplieso Silverwareo Storage containersDECORATION:o Poster, photos, artworko Calendar, plannero Small area rug (most rooms arecarpeted)o Desk lamp, with compactfluorescent light bulbsOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:o Televisiono DVD playero Stereo, radio, headphoneso Small refrigerator (4.2 cubic feetand under)o Small microwave (1000 wattsor less)o Small vacuumo Computer (Wired & Wirelessaccess available)o Printero Surge protectors
WHAT NOT TO BRINGWhile the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to make determinationsabout the appropriateness of items within the residential community, in general,students are prohibited from possessing or using the following items in theresidence halls or on the Berry College campus unless otherwise authorized: Candles, candle warmers, or incense Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or any other tobacco products Empty and/or displayed alcohol-related containers Dangerous and/or other flammable chemicals Hookahs, E-cigarettes, vapors Household items that include but are not limited to: Halogenlamps, sun lamps, space heaters (including Pelonis fan type units),hot plates, clothes washers and dryers, external antennas, andwater beds K itchen appliances/items. This includes, but is not limited to:Toasters and toaster ovens (note: these items are permitted inresidence hall rooms that are equipped with full kitchens), electricskillets, George Foreman-style grilling machines, portable stoveburners, non-thermostat controlled coffee makers, open heatingelement appliances, and refrigerators larger than 4.5 cubic feetFAQs?May I see my room before moving in?Unfortunately, no. Residence hall rooms are not availableto be seen before move-in in August. Many of our halls areused either for summer school or camps and conferencegroups during the summer months. After these groupsleave, our housekeeping staff needs time to prepare the hallsfor your arrival.When can I move in?The official move-in date for first-year students is theWednesday before classes begin in August. Transferstudents will move in on either Wednesday or Friday,depending on their BCC class schedule. They will becommunicated with directly to determine their arrival date.Returning students may move in on the Saturday beforeclasses begin. Non-U.L. approved power-strip extension cords Pets (other than fish in a 20 gallon or smaller aquarium). S tolen property (e.g. traffic signs, construction lights, traffic lightsand other items) Weapons. This includes, but is not limited to: Firearms,switchblade knives or knives (blades longer than three inches),Are laundry facilities provided?Washers and dryers are provided in each residence area.Laundry is included in student fees and do not require anyquarters for operation.martial arts weapons, bows and arrows, crossbows, pellet guns,paintball guns, electronic shocking devices, including tasers, clubsor life-like replica weapons.Does my room have curtains or blinds?All residence hall buildings have window blinds.
FAQs? FAQs?Do I need to move out during breaks?Residence hall facilities are not open during winter break(the break between fall and spring semesters). Residentsmay leave their personal belongings in the rooms duringthese breaks. Residence Halls are open during fall andspring breaks.When will I find out my room assignment and roommate?New students will be notified of their room assignment andgiven contact information for their roommate(s) followingSOAR via their Berry email.How can I find out more information or ask specificquestions?First, see if you can find the answers to your questions in theHousing Contract or the Viking Code as many questionscan be answered through these resources. If you cannotfind the information you seek, please email us with yourquestions at residencelife@berry.edu.Can I hang pictures, posters, etc. on the wall?Yes. We recommend using products that will not leave aresidue. These include 3M pull tab strips or painters tape.Putting holes in the wall is not allowed and could result indamage charges.What type of security exists in the residence halls?Security begins at the Welcome Center, where non-Berrydecal holders are all screened. All our residence halls are on acard access system that works with the student’s ID card. AllResidential Halls are locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Can I bring my pet?Fish are the only pets allowed.Aquariums are limited to20 gallons and must be wellmaintained. During Thanksgivingand winter breaks all electricalappliances (including aquariumequipment) must be disconnected.VisitationhoursSunday - Thursday10 a.m. to 1 a.m.Friday & Saturday10 a.m. to 2 a.m.*Please note that the policypertains to the animal (fish) and not to the habitat/livingenvironment in which they live (aquariums). Turtles, crabs,snakes, lizards, etc. are not fish and are therefore notpermitted.How do I get into campus? Do I need to put my name on alist at the front gate?Campus visitors have their Driver’s License scanned at thefront gate, but you do not need to have your name on a list.
CAMPUS AMENITIESl Two coffee shops: the Bean’ryin Krannert Student Centerserving Starbucks and theother in Memorial Libraryserving Java Cityl Game rooms in severalbuildingsAside from the dining hall,students can grab a bite toeat from Viking Court, whichincludes Pod Market, Subwayand Chick-fil-A.l Art galleryl History museuml Dining hall with outdoorseatingl 131,000 square-foot athleticfacility with natatorium, track,fitness center, racquetball andbasketball courtsl Three campus chapelsl Ropes coursel Post officel Outdoor basketball andl Libraryl Kayaks and stand up paddleboards availablevolleyball courtsl Ultimate Frisbee coursel Outdoor fire placesl On-campus campingl Hammocks standsl Rome Tennis Center at Berryl Trails for hiking, biking andCollege — the country’slargest single-surface, 60 hardcourt tennis facilityhorseback riding
IMPORTANT DATESAugust 17, 2022First-Year Student Move-In DayJanuary 8, 2023Halls Open at 8 a.m. for SpringSemesterAugust 20-21, 2022Returning Student Move-InDays, 8 a.m.May 3, 2023Halls close at 6 p.m. to studentsnot involved in CommencementDecember 9, 2022Halls Close at 6 p.m. for WinterBreakMay 6, 2023Halls close at 1 p.m. for thoseinvolved in Commencement
Phone: 706.236.2209Fax: 706.236.5098Email: residencelife@berry.edu
l Art gallery l History museum l Dining hall with outdoor seating l Three campus chapels l Post office l Library l Kayaks and stand up paddle boards available l On-campus camping l Rome Tennis Center at Berry College — the country's largest single-surface, 60 hard court tennis facility l 131,000 square-foot athletic facility with natatorium .
