The University is providing free flu vaccinations through USC Pharmacies for faculty and staff working on-site at any USC location and is requiring on-site employees to receive the seasonal flu vaccine by November 1, 2020.
Category: Health
9/16: Annual Immunization Requirement for Students
All USC students taking in-person classes or living in university-owned residences in Fall 2020 are required to complete immunization for influenza by November 1.
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.
9/3: Guidance for Upcoming Long Weekend
Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, provides recommendations for safe activities to engage in during Labor Day weekend.
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: 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.
8/14: 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: Return to Campus Accountability
All faculty and staff must follow the COVID-19 safety protocols and requirements issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), L.A. County Department of Public Health and other health authorities.
8/11: Important Information on Fall Housing Policies
USC Residential Education shares additional fall housing policies and procedures that were established to maintain community safety and health during the COVID-19 pandemic.