UC Berkeley to provide religious accommodations during finals

The spring 2019 semester finals — spanning May 13 to May 17 — will coincide with Ramadan, causing UC Berkeley to provide accommodations to students who observe the holiday.

Students will receive different accommodations based on what they request, according to campus spokesperson  Janet Gilmore. These accommodations can vary from having flexible scheduling of exams to providing spaces for students to participate in their religious practices. Cal Dining will also provide to-go meal options.

“Ramadan accommodations is just one of the ways the university is responding and valuing the diversity on our campus," said campus spokesperson  Janet Gilmore”

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