12/24- Spring Semester Update

Dear Trojan Community, We hope you are recharging and savoring time with family and friends during this winter recess. Given the current spread of the Omicron variant of COVID, many of you have questions about USC’s plans for return in January and we wanted to provide specifics as soon as possible.  For students, our residence…

12/23- COVID-19 Surge Operations Update

Los Angeles County is experiencing a growing surge of COVID-19 cases, which we are also seeing in the USC population. Current USC test positivity rates are at 10%.  To adjust to the expected volume of positive cases over the next weeks during this surge, contact tracing is now largely automated through a MySHR secure message…

12/20- Clarification to 12/17 Health Advisory.

We are providing a clarification to Friday’s (12/17) health advisory on the Omicron variant. (https://we-are.usc.edu). We are closely monitoring changing conditions and preparing to adapt as needed. We have no plans to go online at this moment or having a remote Spring semester. We are planning to continue in-person instruction for Spring 2022. As part of these plans, like many…

12/17- Health Advisory: Omicron Variant

As we wrap up our Fall semester, we are sharing an update about the university’s plans for the Spring, in light of the increased spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. We are closely monitoring rising cases on campus and in the community, as well as at institutions of higher education nationally. This Fall,…

12/14- Winter Break Schedule for COVID-19 Testing Sites; Lab Resulting Timeframe

Dear USC Students, Faculty and Staff: Please be informed of the upcoming Winter Break schedule for Pop Testing. If you are a student staying locally during the break, please continue to test.  WINTER BREAK TESTING SCHEDULE Winter Break schedule begins this weekend, with a closure of Saturday testing beginning DEC 18. Pardee Marks & Bookstore…

11/17 – Transition at USC Student Affairs

To: USC Community   From: Charles F. Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs   Date: November 17, 2021    Subject:   Transition at USC Student Affairs Today we share that Winston B. Crisp is resigning from his position as Vice President for Student Affairs for health reasons. We are grateful for all that Mr. Crisp has…

11/3 – Updated Access Protocols

November 3, 2021 Fellow Trojans, I want to alert you to upcoming changes to COVID-19-related requirements for accessing USC’s campuses due to a new L.A. City Council ordinance. The ordinance, which covers entry requirements for a variety of indoor venues, including restaurants, food courts, coffee shops, and gyms, takes effect on November 8. Because USC’s University…

10/29-Letter to the community from President Folt regarding recent events

Dear USC community, Sexual assault is a serious problem at university campuses across the country, and it is a problem at USC. When it happens, the entire university is impacted. We share in the anger at this violence and compassion for those who are harmed. It strikes at the heart of the community and the…

10/22- An important message from USC

Dear USC community, We are writing to provide additional information about Wednesday’s campus crime alert. That alert referenced two separate incidents: a police report of sexual assault at a fraternity last weekend, and confidential information that drugs may have been placed into drinks without consent at a party last month at the same house, leading…

10/5- Game Day Update

Dear Trojan Family, After a dominating victory over Colorado, our football team returns home for Trojan Family Weekend! We are excited to welcome thousands of USC parents and families to campus and the Coliseum this Saturday! Thank you to everyone who has made our return to tailgating – and to the Coliseum – a success…