Announcements

Update on Fall 2020 Tuition Invoice – Student Health Insurance Plan Billing

Due to the current disruptions Covid-19, early academic year start, and campus-based populations, we are updating you with information related to the charges for the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) that will be reflected in your Fall 2020 tuition statement.

Student Health announces “Pop Testing” for Covid-19

USC Student Health is initiating population testing (“Pop. Testing”) of COVID-19 with the external company, Color, to begin the week of August 3, 2020. The ongoing testing is part of the University’s overall testing strategy to identify, isolate, contact trace, and contain new infections. Collection will consist of a self-collected nasal swab, under the observation of a health professional, and later, through unobserved self-collection. Results will be available in 1-3 days. Check your USC email for a message from (support@color.com) if you are recommended to participate in testing.

Fall 2020: Covid-19 Testing Strategy and Health Protocols

Over the past few months, the university has developed comprehensive Covid-19 campus public health measures including daily wellness screening, testing, contact tracing, and procedures for isolating individuals who are ill and exposed. These measures were developed from all available scientific evidence and are fully compliant with guidelines from the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. USC will continually update its recommendations as needed based on emerging evidence and changing public health conditions. Students are expected to comply with all required health measures. Initial Covid-19 Student Test: Students permitted to live in USC Housing or who have an in-person class must present documentation of a COVID-19 test performed within 7 days before their first day on campus. Details on uploading documentation and information about on campus options for this Initial Covid-19 test will be posted to a Covid-19 testing instructions page.

Time Extension for Immunization Compliance

2020 Temporary Postponement for Students Outside of California Due to the current disruptions related to Covid-19 in the U.S., USC Student Health is permitting time extensions for completing immunization requirements for new students residing outside of California as follows: Students currently residing outside of California will not be required to complete immunization requirements until the semester they enroll for on-campus classes. In order to qualify for postponement, students must 1) complete a postponement form and 2) update their current address in OASIS*. *Proof of current residency may be requested for verification.

Health Requirements Update, Fall 2020

The health requirements for insurance, immunizations, and testing, and fees/deadline structure, has been modified for the Fall 2020 semester due to Covid-19. Please see the announcement.

Covid-19 Health Alert, 7/9/20

We are writing to you at a time when Los Angeles County is seeing unparalleled growth in transmission and percentage of positive cases in our community. In the past few days, a cluster of 15 positive cases of COVID-19 among houses located on 28th Street has been identified and is being evaluated. Patients with confirmed positive tests are in self-isolation at home or are in the process of being privately transported to isolation. We have seen a rapid acceleration in community spread in the last three weeks, as has the rest of Los Angeles County. The current positivity rate for LA County is 11%, up from 5% about three weeks ago. Statistically, 1 out of every 7 people in Los Angeles would test positive for COVID-19 at this point in time.

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