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

Campus is fully open under ‘new normal’ conditions with primary risk mitigation measures in effect.

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 Sept. 24 at 4 p.m.

Required monthly testing is currently in effect. Be sure to check the schedule weekly as times or locations may change.
Face coverings are required at all times inside all campus buildings, unless you are in your own residence hall room, private office or you are eating inside campus dining facilities. Other Fall 2021 mitigation measures are on the Current COVID-19 Guidelines page, and we have also compiled answers to other frequently asked questions.
Members of the Columbia campus community who get vaccinated or have previously been vaccinated are eligible to win weekly prizes. Learn more on our COVID-19 vaccine page.
- University Health Services offers free walk-up vaccine clinics at the Center for Health and Well-Being from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Faculty, staff, students and members of the public are all eligible to receive the vaccine.
- Vaccine appointments on campus can also be made through MyHealthSpace, or you can find a vaccine in the community.

Latest Message to Our Community

City of Columbia Mask Ordinance in Effect

Read the memo that outlines the recently passed mask ordinance to all faculty, staff and students at the Columbia campus.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Be Garnet & Vaxxed

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