Student Health braces for uptick in coronavirus cases from Halloween
Five students tested positive for the coronavirus during the week of Oct. 18-24.
Information related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic and related closures and other developments.
Student positivity rates continue to decrease, USC mandates flu shots for the spring semester
As Los Angeles County and UPC Campus continue to see a trend in decreasing cases, the University is preparing for an in-person spring semester, with contingency plans for a virtual format.
Positivity rates see slight decline, UPC has fastest growing COVID-19 rate in LA County
USC Student Health and local health officials are expecting an increase in positive cases from Labor Day weekend.
Positive coronavirus cases among students surge to 104
Over the past three days, USC Student Health has seen a “very dramatic” rise in cases, totaling to the highest single increase in cases yet at the University.
First coronavirus cases identified in campus housing
Three on-campus residents tested positive for the virus, Co-Medical Director, Faculty Physician of Internal Medicine Dr. Kimberly Tilley confirmed Wednesday. The individuals are currently self-isolating off campus.
Provost issues directives on fall course policies
The policies address attendance, class recordings and accommodations for international students.
Coronavirus positivity rate spikes among students tested at Student Health
The increase in positive tests was attributed to group gatherings.
Financial Aid Office to create scholarship for students who remain at home
The $4,000-per-semester award will be implemented along with other financial aid adjustments for those staying in on- and off-campus housing.
Cluster of coronavirus cases identified on the Row
Chief Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman announced the cluster and increasing employee and student coronavirus rates in a communitywide email Thursday.
Undergraduate classes move primarily online for Fall 2020 amid pandemic
With Los Angeles County having yet to approve Project Restart, the University anticipates only 10-20% of classes to be conducted in person to minimize density on campus.