11/20: Mandated Curfew for Los Angeles County

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, directs the USC community to follow the California Department of Public Health’s guidelines around the evening curfew, effective starting at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21.

11/18: Spring COVID-19 Safety Planning

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, and David Wright, Senior Vice President, Administration, share updates regarding the upcoming Spring 2021 semester.

11/16: COVID-19 Health Advisory—Widespread Transmission in Los Angeles

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, advises the USC community to follow Los Angeles County and State of California guidelines regarding health and travel protocols.

11/13: Looking Forward to Spring 2021

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, announces that the Spring 2021 semester will likely begin with remote instruction.

11/10: Thanksgiving Holidays/Winter Break Travel and Safety

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, and Deona Willes, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, share travel guidelines for the upcoming winter break period.

11/9: Spring 2021 – Wellness Days and Grading Options

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, announces the spring semester’s Wellness Days schedule and shares details about grading options.

11/6: COVID-19 Health Advisory

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, reminds the USC community to continue to follow health protocols and avoid gatherings in light of the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in both the student and employee populations.

10/26: Late Fall Community Health Update

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, shares health-related updates and reminds the USC community to avoid large gatherings.

10/6: Fall Community Health Update

Sarah Van Orman, USC’s Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, shares updates with the USC community regarding COVID-19 and flu immunization.

9/30: Flu Immunization Requirement for On-site Faculty and Staff

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.