Campus

UC Berkeley mandates self-sequester period following spring break

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According to a campuswide email, UC Berkeley will be implementing a self-sequester period from March 26 through April 8. The self-sequester period will be mandatory for students in residence halls following spring break.

As spring break approaches, UC Berkeley is urging students to not travel unless necessary and will also mandate a self-sequester period for students in residence halls after the break.
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College Life

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