7/2: Letter to Academic Year 2020/2021 Returning Residents and Pending Applicants

USC Housing and Residential Education share the increased health and safety guidelines that all USC Housing residents will be required to follow to ensure a safe and healthy community environment. We are hopeful that this information will allow you to make an informed decision on whether an on-campus living environment or an online experience from your permanent residence is the better choice for you to succeed academically and thrive as an individual during the fall semester.

7/1: Letter on Student Housing and Course Schedules

Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and David Wright, Senior Vice President for Administration, share an update on undergraduate classes for fall 2020, including scheduling, and on-campus housing.

6/29: Fall 2020 Semester on USC Campuses: Health, Safety and Well-being

Our decisions for the fall semester require that we remain nimble, especially as COVID-19 cases in Southern California continue to rise. Reducing on-campus density in buildings, outdoors and during activities will be needed to ensure your safety and to comply with L.A. County Department of Health guidelines.

6/26: Update on COVID-19 Training and Daily Wellness Checks

Felicia Washington, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and Charles Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, share an important update with faculty and staff on COVID-19 training and daily wellness checks.

6/24: Important Information for First-Year International Students

We are pleased that you have chosen to pursue your bachelor’s degree at USC. International students are well-represented at our University, and we value the unique perspective that you bring to our classrooms and campus community. We admitted you because we believe that you have the potential to make a great positive impact at USC,…

6/23: USC Student-Athletes to Begin Phased Return to Campus for Voluntary Workouts Starting June 24

USC student-athletes will begin a phased return to campus for voluntary workouts beginning on June 24.

6/19: Message from Provost Zukoski Regarding Restart Activities

As we begin a phased approach toward resuming some on-campus activities, Provost Charles Zukoski shares the progress we have made in a number of areas.

6/17: Project Restart Webinar with USC Students

President Carol Folt, Vice President of Student Affairs Winston Crisp, and Provost Charles Zukoski invite USC students to a webinar on Monday, June 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. to discuss Project Restart and the return to campus.

6/8: Update from the Provost and Chief Financial Officer

USC has a potential budget gap of $300 to $500 million in FY 2021. The gap arises from lost revenues and increased costs associated with COVID-19. We are preparing for a prolonged economic recovery that could impact our finances for several years. We remain confident that we can close this gap for FY 2021, and over the next year, develop plans to emerge stronger from the pandemic.

6/2: Message from President Folt about the 2020-2021 Academic Year

President Folt shares some of the key Project Restart decisions that the university has made so far. While we still have many details to work out, we are planning for an in-person fall semester for students beginning on Aug. 17, 2020. This is a week earlier than originally scheduled.