Dear Trojan Family, I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. It’s been 621 days since the Trojan Family has been together in the Coliseum, and we are thrilled to welcome you back this season! Thank you for your support of our student-athletes and commitment to USC and our athletics…
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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…
Dear Trojan Community, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Michael “Mick” Dalrymple as USC’s first chief sustainability officer for operations, effective August 23rd. Mick brings his extensive experience to focus and accelerate university-wide efforts in sustainability. He joins us from Arizona State University, where he most recently served as their director of…
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…
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 LA County’s COVID-19 cases have increased by 20-fold compared to last month. On June 21 there were 124 cases. Yesterday,…
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…
Dear Colleagues, Effective July 1, the university has formally transitioned to Phase 5 of its phased Restart framework. Last week we announced many of the key items outlined in the Phase 5 Guidelines, including the workforce planning process now underway and our updated vaccination and face covering policies. These plans will ensure we are ready to support an in-person return…
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…
Dear USC International Students, We are very much looking forward to your arrival on campus, and know you are busy making preparations for the return to campus. As you plan for your arrival at USC for the fall 2021 semester, please review the following health and safety requirements. Vaccination Requirements and Deadlines USC is requiring…
Dear USC Students: Please review the information below regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements for attending USC in fall 2021. COVID-19 vaccination: USC policy requires all students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit a personal declination. Students are required to complete uploading vaccination documentation by July 15 . Students with a declination will be required to complete regular surveillance testing. (Note: declinations forms…