Amid elevated coronavirus case numbers, Student Health issues daily counts
Case numbers in the University community have been nearly doubling week after week.
Trojan Check no longer required starting Monday
The CARE Crew will no longer be staffing the University Park Campus perimeter, though the physical infrastructure will remain.
USC’s coronavirus response: A look back
Measures included changes to remote learning policies and tuition increases.
USC to lift most coronavirus protocols
The removal of the surveillance testing requirement for fully vaccinated students is among the announced changes, effective March 1.
Student positivity rate below 2%
The University will follow L.A. County mask guidance, Dr. Sarah Van Orman said.
Students recount USC-sponsored isolation experiences
Students isolating in the fall stayed at the USC Hotel and the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Housing rules for campus return
The reinstatement of the no-guest policy is among changes for the spring.
USC to require surgical or N95 masks for spring semester
Van Orman said the University has no plans to extend online learning beyond the first week.
USC delays in-person instruction by one week, requires booster shots
Following a rise in omicron variant cases, the University will resume in-person classes Jan. 18.
Trojan Checks required for campus dining
Students will need proof of vaccination to enter indoor dining, gyms, and events.
USC dining halls and restaurants remain understaffed
Long lines, food shortages and weekend closures inconvenienced students.
Trojan Check bypassed
Students have found ways to access campus without completing safety protocols.
Housing policies challenge students, resident assistants
Housing policies challenge students, resident assistants.
Students criticize inconsistent coronavirus regulations
After over a year of online classes, students had mixed feelings about returning live.
Staff share COVID-19 concerns
Employees criticized USC for lack of transparency in return to campus.
Unmasking the USC Experience
As coronavirus continues to impact even the nuances of campus life, here are the perspectives Daily Trojan photographers captured of USC students and workers.
Online to Real Time
While the pandemic may not be over, students have rejoiced for the return of live sporting events.
A Rough Welcome Home
Starting with their first step on campus, USC students have become accustomed to new learning and living constraints.