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

Thank you for your outstanding response to Return to Campus testing. Because of your diligence, we effectively identified active COVID cases, quickly responded to healthcare needs of those with the virus and limited spread in our campus community. We will begin Required Monthly Testing the week of Jan. 24, and your compliance with the plan is critical to maintaining the health and safety of our campus population. Specific testing details are available on the Spring Testing Information page and are included in our Return to Learn plan [pdf] – the overarching road map for Spring ’21. Your disciplined use of good public health practices – physical distancing, wearing face coverings, washing your hands frequently and limiting social interaction – will continue to be the foundation for success this semester. As always, thank you for holding true to the tenants 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.

Important Information about Vaccines:

DHEC has implemented a phased approach to when individuals can receive the vaccine based on category.
All faculty, staff and students with questions about vaccine availability should visit DHEC’s vaccine website to determine eligibility to register for the vaccine.

Latest Updates

Updated Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.

A town hall was mistakenly announced in the weekly COVID-19 Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 19. The next town hall has not yet been scheduled, but it will be posted here when it is.
University leadership held a virtual town hall for students and families at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and the recording is now available. For past town halls, visit Messages to Our Community.
Make sure you're familiar with the COVID-19 testing requirements for the Spring 2021 semester. For information about testing off campus or outside of South Carolina, check out the Student Health Services website.
The COVID-19 testing schedule will continue to be updated. Be sure to bring your Carolina Card to get tested, and a cell phone is encouraged but not required.

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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