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

Required Monthly Testing is in its fifth week with Group 2 scheduled to begin Sunday. Compliance with required testing remains high with low levels of sanctions imposed. As weather warms, just a reminder to continue your disciplined use of good public health practices – remember the 3 W’s: wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance – and please limit unnecessary social interaction (especially evenings and weekends). Your active use of these public health practices is the foundation for our success. 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 Feb. 26 at 5 p.m.

University leadership will host a town hall for faculty and staff at noon on Friday, March 5. The link will be posted here when it's available. Visit Microsoft online for live captioning instructions.
Nasal tests at Student Health Services are now by appointment only. See the full COVID-19 testing schedule, updated weekly, on our testing page.
Daily COVID-19 saliva testing sites are available on campus, including at the Russell House. Be sure to bring your Carolina Card to get tested, and a cell phone is encouraged but not required.
The latest about the university's COVID-19 vaccine rollout can be found on our COVID-19 Vaccine Information page.

Latest Message to Our Community

An Open Letter from President Caslen to the Columbia Community

In an open letter published in The State newspaper, President Caslen renews the university's commitment to responsibility going into spring 2021.

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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