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…
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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…
June 16, 2021 Dear Colleagues, As the state continues to relax pandemic restrictions, many of you have asked if there is a specific date when USC will return to normal operations. While we are ramping up in-person activities throughout the summer and preparing to welcome students back to campus in August, the simple answer is that there…
Greetings Trojan Family, We just completed our in-person and online commencement ceremonies for the classes of 2020 and 2021. Seeing the joy on the faces of our graduates and their families and friends is unforgettable. It was no small feat – with 14 individual ceremonies over 7 days and a total of 36,000 degrees and certificates…
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…
May 25, 2021 From: Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC, and Winston B. Crisp, Vice President for Student Affairs Dear USC International Students, We are very much looking forward to your arrival on campus, and know you are…
May 13, 2021 Welcome New Trojans! Congratulations on your admission and enrollment at USC. We are excited that you have chosen to continue your education at USC and look forward to formally welcoming all of you into the Trojan Family this Fall. Thanks to decreasing COVID-19 rates in Los Angeles and the increasing availability of…