Article

May 7, 2022

Amid elevated coronavirus case numbers, Student Health issues daily counts

Case numbers in the University community have been nearly doubling week after week.

Article

Mar 31, 2022

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.

Article

Mar 22, 2022

USC’s coronavirus response: A look back

Measures included changes to remote learning policies and tuition increases.

Article

Feb 18, 2022

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.

Article

Feb 15, 2022

Student positivity rate below 2%

The University will follow L.A. County mask guidance, Dr. Sarah Van Orman said.

Article

Jan 20, 2022

Students recount USC-sponsored isolation experiences

Students isolating in the fall stayed at the USC Hotel and the DoubleTree by Hilton.

Article

Jan 19, 2022

Housing rules for campus return

The reinstatement of the no-guest policy is among changes for the spring.

Article

Jan 4, 2022

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.

Article

Dec 24, 2021

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.

Photo Essay

Fall 2021

Online to Real Time

While the pandemic may not be over, students have rejoiced for the return of live sporting events.

Photo Essay

Dec 20, 2021

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.

Podcast

Nov 24, 2021

Week 8 recap: On campus dining understaffed, guest policy reversed

This week’s podcast highlighted the recent coronavirus issues on campus.

Article

Nov 10, 2021

Trojan Checks required for campus dining

Students will need proof of vaccination to enter indoor dining, gyms, and events.

Article

Oct 8, 2021

USC dining halls and restaurants remain understaffed

Long lines, food shortages and weekend closures inconvenienced students.

Article

Sep 10, 2021

Trojan Check bypassed

Students have found ways to access campus without completing safety protocols.

Article

Sep 9, 2021

Housing policies challenge students, resident assistants

Housing policies challenge students, resident assistants.

Article

Sep 1, 2021

Students criticize inconsistent coronavirus regulations

After over a year of online classes, students had mixed feelings about returning live.

Photo Essay

Sep 1, 2021

A Rough Welcome Home

Starting with their first step on campus, USC students have become accustomed to new learning and living constraints.

Article

Aug 16, 2021

Staff share COVID-19 concerns

Employees criticized USC for lack of transparency in return to campus.