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

While data reflect continuing improvement, the campus community must remain vigilant in practicing behaviors related to physical distancing, face coverings, hand washing and reducing unnecessary social interaction – these are essential 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 has ample capacity for testing and is expanding testing availability and is continuing environmental monitoring and facility cleaning.

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 September 23 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.

Latest Message to Our Community

Football student behavior

Read President Caslen's message to students regarding behavior during football season.

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

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.