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 disciplined and consistent use of effective ‘Mitigation Behaviors’ – especially off campus – remains the most important thing each of us can do daily to keep ourselves and our campus safe. To fully complete the return to ‘New Normal,’ our campus community must continue to improve efforts related to physical distancing, face coverings, hand washing and reducing unnecessary social interaction – especially after hours and on weekends. These are essential public health practices even within small friend groups. Social gatherings must be approved, planned and conducted in accordance with relevant campus policies, community regulations, ordinances and laws. The university is continuing its randomized testing program, has expanded environmental monitoring and will soon announce plans for student, faculty and staff testing prior to leaving campus at Thanksgiving.

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 October 19 at 6 p.m.

To protect the health and well-being of the campus community, students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to have a COVID-19 test diagnostic test. Check out all of your testing options, including a weekly test site schedule.
- Students who participate in saliva-based testing will be entered into drawings to win prizes. Learn more on the COVID-19 testing page.

Latest Message to Our Community

Spring 2021 schedule

Our spring academic calendar will not include a traditional spring break. Instead, the schedule replaces the historical March spring break with an equivalent number of "wellness days" spread throughout the semester.

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)

Take the Pledge

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