9/14: Fall Semester Update

The university will proceed with online only instruction through the end of the fall semester.

Notice Issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Under the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order, indoor and outdoor parties are prohibited.

9/2: COVID-19 Community Update, September 2020

Interim Senior Vice President of University Relations Samuel Garrison shares university updates with the community and details USC’s current health protocols.

8/24: A Message to USC Students from Winston Crisp and Varun Soni

Winston Crisp, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Varun Soni, Vice Provost for Campus Wellness and Crisis Intervention and Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, remind students of USC’s position on issues regarding online harassment, discrimination and free speech.

8/24: Community Health Advisory – COVID-19 Cases in Off Campus Residences

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, shares recent COVID-19 case numbers and reminds students to follow health guidelines.

8/19: Letter from Provost Zukoski and Vice President Crisp

USC’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Charles Zukoski and Vice President for Student Affairs Winston Crisp remind students that large in-person gatherings are not permitted in the university community. Individuals and organizations violating this protocol will be held accountable through disciplinary action.

8/17: Transportation Announcement for Fall 2020

Effective immediately, parking will remain free for all USC faculty, staff and students through Dec. 31, 2020.

8/14: We Are SC: A Message to the Trojan Community from President Folt

As we begin fall 2020 — a semester like no other — USC welcomes over 40,000 students from all over the world. President Carol Folt shares words of welcome along with academic and activity highlights, health care updates, community and student aid information, and much more.

8/11: Pac-12 Presidents and Chancellors Vote to Postpone Athletic Competitions Through End of 2020

Today, the Pac-12 presidents and chancellors unanimously voted to postpone athletic competitions until the end of the calendar year.

8/7: CA Department of Public Health Releases Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education

The California Department of Public Health released its Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education on Aug. 7, 2020. USC is currently reviewing and analyzing this guidance and will collaborate with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and other authorities to determine its impact on our plans to repopulate our campuses.