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Health Requirements for New Students: Fall 2021

As you get ready for the academic year, we would like to share with you some materials that will help you adjust to campus life and meet some health and safety requirements—including COVID-19 vaccination requirements that have a completion deadline of July 15, 2021. Please review the new student materials as you make plans to start the academic year, and share with parents, guardians, and other members of your support network. (Materials translated into Chinese are available online.) We would also like to remind you to learn about health and immunization requirements for new students, including insurance and immunizations.

“Ask A Doc” and Vaccine Facts

Although 70 percent of Californians have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, we are still racing against time to immunize as many people as possible before the coronavirus can develop new variants. Vaccination rates in cities across LA County range from 20% to 79% (among ages 16 and older). Learn the facts about vaccines, including addressing common myths, so you have accurate information if you are still making your decision. USC departments can arrange to have medical providers answer questions and engage with faculty and staff about vaccine concerns, through our "Ask A Doc" program.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Fall 2021

We are very much looking forward to your arrival on campus, and know you are busy making preparations for the start of your academic program at USC. As you plan for your arrival at USC for the fall 2021 semester, please review the following health and safety requirements. USC is requiring all students, faculty and staff to submit proof of vaccination for COVID-19 in order to access campus facilities for the fall semester. Your safety is our top priority.

Questions about Student Health? Sign up for for a chat!

USC Student Health is offering one-one chats for new and returning students about a range of health topics including immunization requirements, insurance, and other personalized questions for arrival on campus and in the degree programs. Q and A sessions are available on Tues. and Fridays, 8-9 am PST and Wednesdays and Thursdays 5-6 pm PST, throughout the summer. Sign up for a 10-minute appointment. General questions may also be sent to studenthealth@usc.edu; please include your student ID number in your message.

Mental Health Day of Action (May 20)

As many of you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 20 has been designated as a day of action—whether this means taking time for your own mental health, learning about resources, creating space for a self-care practice, connecting through community, or reaching out for help. We are sharing with you this USC Mental Health Awareness webpage that collects current resources on mental health at USC. Newly created among these offerings is the Student Journalism Wellness Project, created by USC student journalists (through the Kayleigh Finnie Memorial Scholarship) as a way of raising discussion and awareness of mental health care in the field of journalism.

Health Advisory on COVID-19 and Advancing into the Yellow Tier

Although guidance on masking and distancing in informal personal settings, especially among vaccinated individuals, may be changing as the vaccines are now more widely available, the University is currently maintaining a work and academic environment that adheres to the 6 ft. physical distancing, low workplace density, and masking requirements. On-campus events, activities, and in-person work continues to be limited to activities previously approved through the restart process. This will remain in place until Los Angeles County updates guidelines for institutions of higher education and the University’s reviews and issues additional guidelines. Wearing face coverings and remaining physically distanced from others is required on campus. While fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to complete surveillance testing, all USC faculty, university staff and students may continue to access COVID-19 testing with USC Student Health’s Pop Testing sites. If you are planning summer travel, please also be advised of important reminders about California (CDPH) and CDC Travel Advisories.

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