8/23 – Introducing Nasal Testing, and other COVID-19 Testing Updates

August 23, 2021 To:         All USC students; All Faculty; All University Staff Fr:           USC Student Health RE:         Introducing Nasal Testing, and other COVID-19 Testing Updates As of this week, USC Student Health is re-introducing nasal swab as a method for collecting samples for COVID-19 testing. Nasal swab appointments are available through MySHR (Monday-Friday until 3:30 PM)…

8/20 – New Extension Period (Friday 8/27 deadline) for Trojan Check Requirements

Students are advised of an extension period for your COVID-19 surveillance test; and for completing the “Hygiene Health and Safety” learning module in Trojan Learn (https://trojanlearn.usc.edu). If you are vaccinated and your Trojan Check is showing as “noncompliant” for either of these two reasons; you have until Friday, August 27 at 12 midnight to complete these requirements. COVID-19 Testing…

8/20- Fall 2021 semester update

 August 20, 2021  Dear USC students,  The start of the 2021 academic year is upon us, and our campuses are bustling. It’s been thrilling to see so many of you reconnecting with each other in person. Yesterday’s convocation ceremony, where we formally welcomed more than 8,000 new Trojans onto campus, was an incredible display of…

8/19- COVID-19 Testing Reminders

August 19, 2021 To:       All USC students Cc:       USC Faculty and Staff Fr:        USC Student Health RE:       COVID-19 Testing Reminders ahead of Start of Classes on August 23 As you are preparing for the first week of the fall semester classes starting on August 23, please read the following reminders. FOR ALL…

8/9- Welcome back guidance and update

August 9, 2021 Dear Colleagues, On August 14, our students will begin to arrive on campus, move into their housing, and prepare for the start of classes. We are welcoming them back knowing we have worked hard to provide a safe environment for living, working, and studying. We are resuming our in-person academic mission, and…

8/2 – COVID-19 Safety Updates for In-Person Activities

DATE: August 2, 2021  TO: USC Students, Faculty and University Staff  FR: Sarah Van Orman, MD MMM FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health,  Keck Medicine of USC; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC  RE: COVID-19 Safety Updates for In-Person Activities  As we ready ourselves for in-person programs and activities…

7/27 – Message to Non-Compliant Students

To: Non-Compliant Students From: Winston B. Crisp, Vice President for Student Affairs Date: July 27, 2021 Subject: Your COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance Status As of today, July 27, 2021, the University of Southern California has not received documentation of your COVID-19 vaccination. All students are required to submit proof of vaccination or request medical or religious…

7/15 – Health Alert: Indoor Masking Required, Effective Immediately

July 15, 2021 TO:           USC Students, Faculty and University Staff FR:            Sarah Van Orman, MD MMM FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health,  Keck Medicine of USC; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC RE:       Health Alert: Indoor Masking Required, Effective Immediately In alignment with the LA County Department of Public…

6/29 – Masking Policy Updates

June 29, 2021 We are writing to give you an update on our masking policy. On Wednesday, we will begin teaching some classes in person during our second summer session and are continuing to plan for a full return to in-person activities on our campuses this Fall, with our undergraduates returning in mid-August and most…

5/26 – Reminder to Faculty and Staff – Upcoming Vaccine Deadline June 1

As we look forward to fall, having a clear picture of the level of vaccine protection in our community allows planning for safe, permitted activities. Please be advised of the deadline to complete the university’s vaccine requirement coming up next week.  Vaccine Policy – June 1st Deadline Approaching Please remember that staff and faculty are required to…