Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The University of South Carolina's path forward in the fight against COVID-19 needs your support to be successful. Learn about how the university is changing to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and what you can do to help. We'll continue to update this information as changes occur.

Campus Safety Status

Alert Level: New Normal

The overall campus alert level remains normal. The combination of required monthly testing (supported by effective contact tracing and now vaccine deployment) paired with disciplined use of risk mitigation/public health practices among the campus community is enabling us to quickly identify and respond to COVID-19 at UofSC, and we strongly encourage getting vaccinated as soon as your schedule permits. Complacency, however, risks new increases in infection rates. Regardless of your vaccination status, your ongoing use of good public health practices – wearing a mask, washing your hands and watching your distance – is required, as is limiting unnecessary social interaction (especially evenings and weekends). Our active use of these public health practices is the foundation for our success, so let’s finish strong together. Until you are fully vaccinated, required monthly testing is still in place. Please consult our testing website for details. Finally, as Gamecocks, we have a responsibility to the greater Columbia community, so always abide by local public health policies and ordinances and thank you for holding true to the tenets of the Carolinian Creed in all that you say and do. Go Gamecocks!

View the COVID-19 Dashboard for the exact alert level and to see how the current conditions contribute to the campus status.

Latest Updates

Updated April 16 at 9 a.m.

Vaccine appointments will continue to be added to MyHealthSpace as doses become available, and those who are eligible for the vaccine should also check the SCDHEC Vaccine Locator for availability in the community. The latest about the university's COVID-19 vaccine rollout can be found on our COVID-19 Vaccine Information page.
Nasal testing by appointment and walk-up saliva testing are available on campus. See the most updated schedule on our testing page.

Latest Message to Our Community

Student vaccination eligibility announcement

President Caslen encourages students to get vaccinated now that they are eligible in South Carolina.

Returning to Campus Information

Safety Guidelines

Learn about health and safety measures you can take to help protect yourself and others.

Campus Changes

See how the Columbia campus will look different upon your return.

Student Information

Explore some aspects of the new student experience on campus.

Faculty and Staff Information

Access resources for teaching and working both remotely and on campus.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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