Coronavirus (COVID-19) Message Archive
For the latest and ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) messages please see the Student Affairs Offices, Services, and Updates page. Below are the messages from the 2020-21 academic year.
- August 12, 2022 - 10 tips to get ready for the fall semester
- August 4, 2022 - COVID-19 mitigation measures for Fall 2022
- June 7, 2022 - Fall 2022 campus housing isolation/quarantine policies
- January 31, 2022 - Spring 2022 Campus Access Badge Reminders
- January 18, 2022 - Spring COVID Testing Recommendations
- January 13, 2022 - Spring 2022: Important Reminders on Boosters and Face Coverings
- December 8, 2021 - Resources for Stress and Mental Health Needs
- November 17, 2021 - Thanksgiving Break Reminders
- October 29, 2021 - Be COVID Careful This Halloween
- October 12, 2021 - Berkeley Life Roundup: Flu Shots, Fall Events, Spring 2022
- October 1, 2021 - Have a Safe and Fun Homecoming Weekend
- September 14, 2021 - Berkeley Life Roundup: Celebrating Latinx History Month
- September 8, 2021 - New Public Health Order: Where Proof of Vaccine Will Be Required On Campus
- September 2, 2021 - Celebrating Safely this Labor Day Weekend
- August 12, 2021: Return to campus update: Fall 2021 health and safety actions
- August 10, 2021 - 10 tips to get ready for fall semester
- August 9, 2021 - Housing COVID safety
- July 9, 2021 - Resuming in-person student services
- June 22, 2021 - Berkeley Life Roundup: Happy Pride, Vaccination Updates
- June 16, 2021 - Update on Housing Policies re: State Restrictions Lifting
- June 15, 2021 - Temporary Provisions of the Code of Student Conduct Revised
- April 9, 2021 - Reminder: Testing Requirements
- April 2, 2021 - Update: Vaccine records can now be uploaded to eTang
- April 22, 2021 - Spring COVID-19 Do's and Don'ts
- April 15, 2021 - Housing for 2021-22 + Virtual Housing Fair
- April 9, 2021 - Reminder: Testing Requirements
- April 2, 2021 - Update: Vaccine records can now be uploaded to eTang
- April 2, 2021 - Student Organization In-Person Activities Update
- March 25, 2021 - Post Spring Break Reminders
- March 18, 2021 - Spring Break Update to Housing Residents
- Mar 9, 2021 - Lighten your load. Brighten their days. Registration is open for childcare and enrichment programs on campus.
- March 5, 2021 - Avoiding another surge -- tips for spring break
- March 4, 2021 - Spring break: stay local; fun local activities
- February 23, 2021 - Stay vigilant: COVID-19 Do’s and Don’ts
- February 15, 2021 - UPDATE Self-sequester lifted; quarantine/isolation students still under UHS direction
- February 12, 2021 - Outdoor Recreation/Exercise Now Permitted During Self-Seq. + Virtual Activities
- February 8, 2021 - URGENT: Sequestering EXTENDED Until Monday, Feb. 15, for all residential hall residents
- February 5, 2021 - Reminder: Self Sequester Protocols
- February 5, 2021 - Update on quarantine-in-place
- Februrary 5, 2021 - Super Bowl Weekend, Lunar New Year, and More...
- February 2, 2021 - Please avoid all travel at this time
- February 1, 2021 - *Important* Dining Changes Affecting You Beginning Tomorrow
- February 1, 2021 - Dining During Self-Sequester Period
- February 1, 2021 - Urgent - Sequestering Effective 02/01/2021 for all residential hall residents
- January 31, 2021 - Help reduce virus transmission in our community
- January 29, 2021 - Urgent - Help Your Fellow Bears Flatten the Curve
- January 14, 2021 - Spring tips and testing reminders
- January 12, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
- January 11, 2021 - REQUIRED 10-Day Self-sequestering (Continuing students)
- January 11, 2021 - REQUIRED 10-Day Self-sequestering (Spring-start students)
- December 18, 2020 - Service Update Winter Holiday and Curtailment
- December 14, 2020 - Tips for Winter Break Travel
- December 7, 2020 - Winter Break Travel Considerations
- November 20, 2020 - Thanksgiving & New COVID-19 Restrictions
- November 18, 2020 - Service Update Thanksgiving Week
- November 17, 2020 - Help slow the spread of COVID-19. Opt-in to California COVID Notify
- November 6, 2020 - Celebrating Safely this Football Season
- November 4, 2020 - Post-Election Guidance and Support
- October 22, 2020 - IMPORTANT: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
- October 20, 2020 - Have a Safe and Fun Halloween and Fall
- October 14, 2020 - Resources for Stress and Mental Health Needs\
- September 10, 2020 - Get Support: Navigating Fall 2020
- September 3, 2020 - Labor Day Weekend COVID-19 Safety Reminders
- September 1, 2020 - Resources to Connect and Enhance Your Fall Experience
- August 19, 2020 - Fall Semester Testing & Health Practices On Campus
- August 6, 2020 - Fall 2020 - Student Engagement and Services
- July 29, 2020 - What new UC Berkeley students need to know about fall 2020
- July 23, 2020 - What Berkeley students need to know about campus housing this fall
- July 21, 2020 - Additional information regarding fall semester - instruction, housing, testing, and more
- June 18, 2020 - Campus Recovery Plans - Student Experience Fall 2020
- May 7, 2020 - Supporting you as we near the end of the semester
- April 29, 2020 - More ways to give back, get engaged during COVID-19
- April 23, 2020 - Information about fall semester 2020
- April 22, 2020 - Face coverings required in the City of Berkeley and on campus
- April 14, 2020 - Limited on-campus COVID-19 testing for students, staff and faculty
- April 10, 2020 - Give back, get engaged during COVID-19
- April 10, 2020 - Guest Policy for Residential Halls During COVID-19
- April 8, 2020 - COVID-19 U.S. Fed Gvt Relief Bill: What to Expect
- April 2, 2020 - Update: Hiring our negotiated moving company - Preferred pricing option
- March 31, 2020 - Possible consolidation and importance of physical distancing
- March 30, 2020 - Supporting you during remote instruction
- March 25, 2020 - Stay Safe: Tips for a successful move out during COVID-19
- March 24, 2020 - Stay Safe During COVID-19 - The Risk Is Real
- March 24, 2020 - Managing stress during uncertain times
- March 20, 2020 - Paper checks only once per week, encouraging Direct Deposit
- March 19, 2020 - Housing and Dining Updates
- March 18, 2020 - Late fees waived
- March 17, 2020 - Second Res Life message to residents - move-out
- March 17, 2020 - Financial Aid office updates, mental health resources, etc+
- March 16, 2020 - Email to Res Life res hall residents following up and answering major FAQs re: housing and other services
- March 13, 2020 - Housing options and FAQs
- March 13, 2020 - Survey of technology needs for remote instruction
- March 11, 2020 - Res Life message for res hall residents re: protocols during this time