7/28: Fall 2020 Travel Guidance for International Students Currently Outside the US

USC’s Office of International Services shares an update regarding travel to the United States for new and continuing international students.

7/28: Student Fee Reduction for Fall 2020

For the fall semester, USC will reduce combined central student fees — including health and activities fees — from approximately $500 to $100 for undergraduates, and from approximately $450 to $100 for graduate students.

7/28: USC Hospitality Shares Fall Semester Meal Plan Options

USC Hospitality shares updated fall semester meal plan options.

7/27: COVID-19 Screening, Symptom, and Exposure Reporting Process for Onsite Employees

Employees and supervisors should review the details about USC’s screening, symptom and exposure reporting process for employees who are working onsite.

7/27: Fall 2020: COVID-19 Testing Strategy and Health Protocols

As we prepare to begin the fall semester, we wanted to share our COVID-19 testing strategy and other established health protocols for students who plan to return to campus.

7/25: SEVP Issues Fall 2020 Guidance for F-1 Students

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) recently issued fall 2020 guidance for F-1 students.

7/23: Fall 2020 USC Student Experience

Please join USC President Carol Folt, Provost Charles Zukoski, VP for Student Affairs Winston Crisp, members of the faculty and university health experts for a special webinar for students and parents focused on plans for the 2020 fall semester.

7/18: Community Update Regarding Rosso’s

We recently received information about a confirmed case of COVID-19 from an Auxiliary Services employee who worked in the central kitchen area for McKay’s and Rosso’s. The last dates the individual worked shifts were July 13 and 14. Employees with possible exposure were contacted and received instructions for self-monitoring. Patrons, who based on our records, visited Rosso’s on July 13 and 14 are being notified.

7/16: COVID-19 Health Advisory

In the summer, our on-premise and near-premise campus population is much smaller than during the fall and spring semesters. However, we are seeing some worrisome trends emerge from this smaller population that our community should take into consideration. Over the last two weeks, the COVID-19 test positivity rate increased from 5% to 9% among students.

7/15: Update on Your Financial Aid Package (Incoming Students)

USC’s Financial Aid Office shares an update with incoming students regarding financial aid packages and room and board costs.