Positivity rates decline as Fall recess approaches
Students traveling for fall recess are encouraged to test before and after travel.
Information related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic and related closures and other developments.
Vaccine proof mandate approved
Los Angeles businesses must check customers for proof of vaccination.
No-guest policy reversed in on-campus housing
The policy change, effective Oct. 18, follows weeks of declining coronavirus cases.
University to mandate flu vaccinations
All students, faculty and staff must submit proof of immunization by Nov. 1.
University pilots contact tracing program, libraries increase capacity
As Los Angeles County plans to ease restrictions after moving to the orange tier, USC continues to prepare for increased on-campus access.
First 2,500 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine arrive at Keck Medical Center, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Vaccinations for USC health care workers begin as asymptomatic and symptomatic positivity rates at USC continue to rise following the Thanksgiving holiday.
USC Student Health prepares for vaccine distribution, spring semester amid surge in coronavirus cases
Students are strongly encouraged to either not return or delay their return to Los Angeles for Spring 2021.
Student Health braces for uptick in coronavirus cases from Halloween
Five students tested positive for the coronavirus during the week of Oct. 18-24.
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.