Recent Announcements

Spring COVID-19 testing update

December 09, 2022, Jeff Stensland

After more than two years of mass testing on campus, beginning in January 2023, the university will discontinue mass testing and modify infectious disease mitigation strategies to treat COVID-19. This decision is based on the wide availability of COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and home test kits in the community as well as declining demand for on-campus testing.

Parking opens garages ahead of Ian

September 29, 2022, Koby Padgett

With Tropical Storm Ian forecast to hit South Carolina, the university’s Parking and Transportation Services has made the following adjustments to parking until Monday (Oct. 3):

COVID-19: What you can do right now

August 08, 2022

COVID-19 is still very much around, but for most people, it’s not as disruptive to daily life as it once was. That’s thanks in part to some simple steps you can take to care for yourself and your community. Here’s what the University of South Carolina recommends.

Basic illness prevention

March 20, 2022

University Health Services has seen an increase in illness caused by adenoviruses, which commonly cause cold- and flu-like symptoms. Following a few basic tips can help prevent infection.

Parking opens garages Jan. 21-23

January 20, 2022, Koby Padgett

With campus closing on Friday, January 21 due to predicted inclement weather, UofSC Parking and Transportation Services will allow students, faculty and staff to park on the lower levels of the Bull St. Garage and the metered spaces on the lower two levels in the Pendleton St. Garage.

Get tested, get free stuff

October 02, 2020

Every week during the month of October, a random sample of students will be invited to participate in saliva-based COVID-19 testing. Upon completion, students will receive a special UofSC T-shirt and will be entered into drawings to win prizes.