A Private Dormitory for UC Berkeley Students and Affiliates

Telegraph Commons is a private dormitory that provides a, safe, clean, and fun dormitory experience to students attending the University of California, Berkeley.  Our tenants are students who wish to experience life in a college dorm for a more affordable price than university housing.  Also, they don't want to deal with the hassle and boredome of apartment life.  TC gives students a study friendly environment where they can meet new people and focus on their schoolwork instead of worrying about social networks and bills.  Overall, TC provides students with a more affordable version of university dormitories and less hassle and a better social aspect than an apartment, and more amenities than either.

Safety and Security:

• Key protected entrance
• Key protected elevator and stairwell
• 24 hour video surveillance of the lobby
• Unique room keys which vary from year to year for maximum security
• 4 full time Residential Assistants (RA's)

Sanitary Conditions:

• Common areas and bathrooms cleaned every day
• Full time cleaning staff
• Regular pest control
• Cleanliness is a product of the residents.  We stress clean rooms and respect for the common areas

Study Environment:

• All residents are UC Berkeley students
• Generally very quiet and conducive to studying
• Study areas and common rooms allow people to study together
• Wireless internet available in all common areas
• Quiet hours keep the building quiet at nights and during test seasons

Social Atmosphere:

• Live next to a bunch of friends!
• Monthly pizza parties
• Many students enjoy cooking together.  Prospective residents should note that we do not sell meal plans, but they are available through the university and the link is available in our links section.
• Students here often play sports together.  In fact at least once a week about a dozen residents play soccer together.
• Note that alcohol is strictly prohibited as outlined in the Policies & Rules section.