Dozens of students at the University of California, Davis, ended a standoff at the main administration building Tuesday night after administrators agreed to some of their demands, officials said.
No one was arrested and students left Mrak Hall at about 11:15 p.m., said Sylvia Wright, a university spokeswoman.
About 150 students packed the building's lobby at the height of Tuesday's protest, which began about 5 p.m. when students were asked to leave and refused. The number dropped to about 90 later in the night.
Last week, authorities at UC Davis arrested 52 people - including 47 students - who protested against the 32 percent student fee increase approved by the governing board of the University of California.
Tuesday evening, students demanded that the 52 people be granted amnesty from the Yolo County District Attorney's office and UC Davis' Office of Student Judicial Affairs. They also wanted an apology for the arrest and treatment of a female student who allegedly assaulted a police officer during last week's protests, Wright said.
University officials say they would review the arrest of the young woman. Wright said officials also agreed to speak with the district attorney no later than today to "ask him to strongly consider not filing charges against the 52 who were arrested last week."
The university will not pursue disciplinary actions against the 47 students. Administrators will also "engage in further discussion regarding cooperative housing on campus" and talk with student representatives as early as Monday about other concerns, including the fee hikes, Wright said.
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