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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can a student book a single room?
- When booking a room, does the student need to provide the roommate?
- Do you provide food for vegetarians?
- Are laundry facilities on site?
- Do students have to bring their own linens?
- Is there air conditioning?
- Is there internet?
- How do I get around town?
- Where is Tau House?
- Can you see the bay from Tau House?
- Is there car parking?
- Can I park my bicycle?
- Are the bathrooms co-ed?
- Can I get a phone line?
Students can request a single room, but they will be given only if they are available.
No. Tau House offers a free roommate matching service for double and triple rooms. If two students sign up together, they can request to be in the same room. Roommate preferences depend on availability of rooms.
Yes.
Yes. There are multiple coin operated machines available for washing and drying.
Linens are provided for international students. Most American students prefer to buy their own sheets and towels. The beds are x-long twin size.
No, The city of Berkeley’s temperature is very temperate.
Yes, Wi-Fi enabled internet is provided as a free service.
There are many free internet services which can guide you to popular entertainment, dining and recreational sites throughout Berkeley. One such service is Yelp. For public transportation visit transit.511
Here is a link to the contact page. There you can use the embedded Google Map to look up directions from any location.
From certain rooms and from certain patios, you can see the blue waters of the San Francisco Bay.
Limited car parking is available as an option.
Secured covered onsite bicycle parking is available as a free service.
No.
Yes. Phone lines are available directly through AT&T.
Testimonials
-GT
"E told me that she really enjoyed the Tau House. The experience she had, the people she got to know, and the..."
-E's Mom
