Nasal swabs are an easy and painless collection method for COVID-19 testing. No preparation is necessary, other than making an appointment through MySHR. See the instructions below on collection, and a trained medical professional will complete the sample sealing. View the PDF of the Nasal Swab instructions. About Swab Testing The swab collection is in…Continue Reading Nasal Swab: How-To-Guide
8/19 COVID-19 Testing Reminders ahead of Start of Classes on August 23
As you are preparing for the first week of the fall semester classes starting on August 23, please read the following reminders. FOR ALL STUDENTS: Your Trojan Check will require that you have completed a COVID-19 test within the past 7 days in order to enter campus.
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Travel and Arrival Testing for Students
To protect our community as students return to campus, the following testing is required for all students. Before arrival: USC requires all students who are traveling to Los Angeles for the start of the fall semester to arrange a COVID-19 test (if possible) no more than 3 days prior to leaving their destination. Students currently living…Continue Reading Travel and Arrival Testing for Students
8/2 COVID-19 Safety Updates for In-Person Activities
The university has launched a new version of our mandatory “Hygiene Health and Safety” training forstudents (HHS student edition, which includes information relevant to student employees) and for faculty and staff (HHS employee edition). Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this online module in Trojan Learn. This is required for all students, faculty, and university staff. COVID-19 testing for students—All USC students will be required to arrange for COVID-19 testing within 3 days of arrival to Los Angeles. Your first test must be completed by August 20 or your Trojan Check will be non-compliant….Continue Reading 8/2 COVID-19 Safety Updates for In-Person Activities
Guide: Resilience Through Challenges
During the year of COVID-19, the university community and the global community experienced heightened stress and a broad range of impacts to their well-being, the long-term mental health effects of which are difficult to predict. As we prepare for a return to in-person learning at USC, we do know—from the 2020 Student Well-being Index Survey—that the experiences…Continue Reading Guide: Resilience Through Challenges
CA Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record
Californians can access a digital version of their COVID-19 records —visit myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov to access your records. …Continue Reading CA Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record
List of Accepted Vaccines / Boosters
PRIMARY SERIES / FDA The following FDA-approved vaccines are accepted for meeting COVID-19 vaccine requirements: Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty®) — 2 doses; current CDC recommendation on timeframe between doses is 3-8* weeks for ages 12 and older. Moderna (Spikevax) — 2 doses; current CDC recommendation on timeframe between doses is 4-8* weeks for ages 18 and older….Continue Reading List of Accepted Vaccines / Boosters
Fear of Needles? We can help!
If a fear of needles or injections is keeping your from getting a vaccine, the “Needle Fear Workshop” can help you manage the anxiety and understand possible treatment for phobia. USC students can sign up through the “Workshops” tab on MySHR….Continue Reading Fear of Needles? We can help!
Vaccine Clinic Days at University Park Campus (UPC)
The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is located at the USC Pharmacy in Student Union beginning on 5/02/22. USC Pharmacies COVID-19 Vaccination Program As of October 4, 2021, USC Pharmacies is the campus partner administering COVID-19 vaccines for the campuses. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are also available, at the following locations on campus: UPC (administration and…Continue Reading Vaccine Clinic Days at University Park Campus (UPC)
“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….Continue Reading “Ask A Doc” and Vaccine Facts