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move-in guide
living
2021-2022
at Berry College
Office of Residence Life
our residence halls
Traditional style
Traditional style
residence halls are
organized with
bedrooms located
on either side of
a central corridor
welcome
and community
bathrooms that
serve the floor. Visit berry.edu/
Most rooms are double occupancy vtour for a virtual
with some three and four person tour of campus and
rooms. Traditional residence halls inside look at our
We are excited that Berry will become are equipped with common areas and residence halls.
kitchens. These residence halls house
your home for the next four years! both first-year and upperclassmen
students.
Experiencing it Firsthand at Berry College
begins the second you arrive on campus! Our Traditional style residence halls on campus:
four-year residential community provides
a safe, enjoyable home where you’ll build Clara Hall
Look for our
lasting friendships all with the convenience boards on Dana Hall
of being steps away from campus amenities. Pinterest to see a Friendship Hall (mountain campus)
Berry’s residence life program will give preview of great
East Mary and West Mary Halls
spots on campus
you opportunities to develop relationships, and ideas on some Morgan and Deerfield Halls
essential life skills and responsibility for residence hall Morton-Lemley Hall
yourself and others. We’re happy to welcome decor!
Pilgrim Hall (mountain campus)
you home!
housing.berry.edu
what to Students will log
on to this web site
using their VikingWeb
expect in credentials to complete
housing applications and
view basic residence hall
your room floor plans.
our residence halls First-year students are housed together in the traditional
style buildings. Upon arrival, each resident will be provided
with:
Suite style l Bed with twin XL mattress
l Chest of drawers
Suite style residence halls offer two, three or four occupancy l Closet or armoire
bedrooms that share an adjacent bathroom with a common l Desk with desk chair
area and kitchen with all residents in the suite. The suites l Ethernet connection
are accessible from an interior common space. Suite style l TV (1 per room)
halls are reserved for upperclassmen students. The suite
style residence halls each come outfitted with full-size
If you choose to bring a TV, it
kitchens. The kitchens are equipped with a microwave,
must be capable of wireless or
stove, oven, dishwasher and refrigerator.
wired network connectivity
and compatible with Roku or Chromecast. Each traditional
Suite style residence halls on campus:
style building contains laundry facilities, lounges, at least
Centennial Hall
one kitchen and wireless internet. Incoming transfer
Thomas Berry Hall
students are housed with other students of similar age and/or
Townhouses
class year in school in traditional style residence halls, when
Cottages
available.
Loft Beds and Linens
Lofting your bed is one way to maximize space in your
residence hall room. Lofts are available for rent (see
safety
bottom right photo) through the Berry College Loft
All of our halls are locked 24/7 and are only
Program (bedloft.com). Buildings that are eligible to rent
accessible via resident ID card. Each first-year floor
a loft include Clara and Morton/Lemley. Rooms in Dana,
has two upperclassmen Resident Assistants (RAs) who
East Mary, West Mary, Pilgrim, Friendship, Morgan, and
have been trained and are ready to create your home away
Deerfield contain furniture that can be lofted using the
from home. Berry has campus safety officers available 24/7.
furniture provided in the room and are, therefore, ineligible
Driving onto campus, residents must have a scannable
for the loft program. Some rooms may be ineligible due to
sticker on their windshield to get through the gate. Guests go
room specifications. To check if your room is eligible for a
through the drive-through area off the welcome center and
rental loft, visit bedloft.com.
must show their driver’s license to get on campus.
Bedding and bath linens are available for purchase through
our partnership with On Campus Market (OCM). OCM
offers a great variety of styles and value. This program may
be especially helpful to students.
Wifi is available
all over campus!housing
assignments what to bring
Remember, whatever you bring in o Change for snacks
It is natural to feel anxious about your college August, you’ll carry out in May. All o Small Personal fan
roommate, whether college is new to you or not. Upon items optional based on student needs.
making your deposit to Berry College, we encourage you to COOKING:
LINENS: o Pots & pans
complete the housing contract where you will also indicate
o Bath & Hand towels o Dishes
roommate preferences. We use these preferences to match o Twin Sheets — extra long o Dishwashing supplies
you with a roommate, so students are encouraged to respond o Blankets o Silverware
honestly. We honor all mutual requests for incoming o Pillowcases o Storage containers
students made by May 15th but cannot do so after that date. o Pillow
o Comforter DECORATION:
New students receive their room assignment and roommate
o Poster, photos, artwork
contact information mid-July via their Berry email. LAUNDRY: o Calendar, planner
Incoming transfer students are housed with other students o Detergent o Small area rug (most rooms are
of similar age and/or class year in school in traditional style o Laundry basket/bag carpeted)
residence halls, when available. Current and returning o Coat hangers o Desk lamp, with compact fluorescent
o Stain Remover light bulbs
students participate in the room selection process each April
o Drying rack
to select their room for the next academic year. o Sewing kit OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
o Television (capable of wireless
PERSONAL ITEMS: or wired network connectivity
o Toothbrush, toothpaste and compatible with Roku or
o Brush & comb Chromecast)
o Shaving items o DVD player
o Hair dryer o Stereo, radio, headphones
Mail is delivered every day to the o Shampoo, Bath soap o Small refrigerator (4.2 cubic feet
o Shower caddy (to carry toiletries) and under)
on-campus post office. When
o Small microwave (1000 watts or less)
a student has mail (letters, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: o Small vacuum
packages, etc.), they will receive o First aid supplies o Computer (Wired & Wireless access
an email notification and may o Medicine available)
pick it up at the post office o Alarm clock o Printer
o Small trash can o Surge protectors
window with their student ID.what not
to bring
While the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to make
FAQs
May I see my room before moving in?
Unfortunately, no. Residence hall rooms are
not available to be seen before move-in in August.
Many of our halls are used either for summer school
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determinations about the appropriateness of items within the residential or camps and conference groups during the summer
community, in general, students are prohibited from possessing or using the months. After these groups leave, our housekeeping staff
following items in the residence halls or on the Berry College campus unless
needs time to prepare the halls for your arrival.
otherwise authorized:
• Candles, candle warmers, or incense
• Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or any other tobacco products When can I move in?
• Empty and/or displayed alcohol-related containers The official move-in date for first-year students is the
• Dangerous and/or other flammable chemicals Wednesday before classes begin in August. Transfer students
• Hookahs, E-cigarettes, vapors
can move in beginning on the Friday before classes begin.
• Household items that include but are not limited to: Halogen lamps,
sun lamps, space heaters (including Pelonis fan type units), hot plates, Returning students may move in on the Saturday before
clothes washers and dryers, external antennas, and water beds classes begin.
• Kitchen appliances/items. This includes, but is not limited to: Toasters
and toaster ovens (note: these items are permitted in residence Are laundry facilities provided?
hall rooms that are equipped with full kitchens), electric skillets,
Washers and dryers are provided in each residence area.
George Foreman-style grilling machines, portable stove burners,
non-thermostat controlled coffee makers, open heating element Laundry is included in student fees and do not require any
appliances, air fryers and refrigerators larger than 4.5 cubic feet quarters for operation.
• Non-U.L. approved power-strip extension cords
• Pets (other than fish in a 20 gallon or smaller aquarium) this does not Does my room have curtains or blinds?
apply to pet-friendly housing.
All residence hall buildings have window blinds.
• Stolen property (e.g. traffic signs, construction lights, traffic lights and
other items)
• Weapons. This includes, but is not limited to: Firearms, switchblade Do I need to move out during breaks?
knives or knives (blades longer than three inches), martial arts Residence hall facilities are not open during Thanksgiving
weapons, bows and arrows, crossbows, pellet guns, paintball guns, Break and winter break (the break between fall and spring
electronic shocking devices, including tasers, clubs or life-like replica
semesters). Residents may leave their personal belongings
weapons.
in the rooms during these breaks. Residence Halls are open
during fall and spring breaks.? FAQs continued
When will I find out my room assignment and
FAQs continued
Can I bring my pet?
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roommate? Fish are the only pets allowed. Aquariums are limited
New students will be notified of their room assignment to 20 gallons and must be well maintained. During
and given contact information for their roommate(s) in mid- Thanksgiving and winter breaks all electrical appliances
July via their Berry email. (including aquarium equipment) must be disconnected.
*Please note that the policy pertains to
How can I find out more information or ask specific
the animal (fish) and not to the habitat/
questions? living environment in which they live Visitation
First, see if you can find the answers to your questions in the (aquariums). Turtles, crabs, snakes, hours
Housing Contract or the Viking Code as many questions can lizards, etc. are not fish and are therefore
be answered through the resources. If you cannot find the not permitted. Sunday - Thursday
information you seek, please email us with your questions at 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
residencelife@berry.edu. How do I get into campus? Do I
Friday & Saturday
need to put my name on a list at
10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Can I hang pictures, posters, etc. on the wall? the front gate?
Yes. We recommend using products that will not leave a Campus visitors have their
residue. These include 3M pull tab strips or painters tape. Drivers License scanned at the
Putting holes in the wall is not allowed and could result in front gate, but you do not need to have your name on a list.
damage charges.
What type of security exists in the residence halls?
Security begins at the Welcome Center, where non-Berry * Students and families should consider personal property insurance. The college
assumes no liability for loss or damage to a resident’s personal property for any
decal holders are all screened. All our residence halls are on a
reason. We encourage students to insure their belongings. Many student may be
card access system that works with the student’s ID card. All
covered under their parents’ homeowners policy.
Residential Halls are locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.campus campus
amenities amenities
l Two coffee shops l Rome Tennis Center at Berry College — the country’s
serving Starbucks largest single-surface, 60 hard court tennis facility
coffee — one in Krannert
Student Center and one l 131,000 square-foot athletic
in Memorial Library facility with natatorium,
track, fitness center,
l Game rooms in several racquetball and basketball
buildings courts
l Art gallery l Ropes course
l History museum l Outdoor basketball and
Aside from
the dining hall, volleyball courts
l Dining hall with outdoor seating
students can grab
l Ultimate Frisbee course
a bite to eat from
l Three campus chapels
Viking Court,
which includes l Fire pits
l Post office
Subway, Chick-
fil-A and Asian l Hammocks
l Library cuisine.
l Trails for
l Kayaks and stand up paddle hiking, biking
boards available and horseback
riding
l Campingimportant dates
August 18, 2021
First-year Student Move-In Day
August 21-22, 2021
Returning Student Move-In Days, 8 a.m.
November 23, 2021
Halls Close at 6 p.m.
for Thanksgiving
November 28, 2021
Halls Open at 8 a.m.
December 10, 2021
Halls Close at 6 p.m.
for Winter Break
January 9, 2022
Halls Open at 8 a.m.
for Spring semester
May 4, 2022
Halls close at 6 p.m. to students not
involved in Commencement
May 7, 2022
Halls close at 1 p.m. for those involved
in commencement
Halls close at 6pm for those graduatingOffice of Residence Life
Phone: 706.236.2209
Fax: 706.236-5098
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