MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- UC Merced made an announcement about its Spring semester plans.
On Wednesday, the university shared its first week of classes will be held remotely.
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The school made the move to give students more time to get tested before returning to campus.
University officials say they are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and could extend that remote period if conditions worsen.
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All UC Merced students, faculty and staff are also being required to get their COVID-19 booster shot as soon as they are eligible.
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