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