USC Plans to Resume In-Person Instruction This Fall

The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday its plan to resume in-person instruction on the Columbia campus for the fall 2020 semester beginning in mid-August. The plan announced Wednesday also includes a phased in return of some students, faculty and staff during the summer, while regular summer courses will continue to be delivered remotely.

Highlights of the plan include:
· COVID-19 testing available for all students, faculty and staff

· An increase in single-occupancy rooms in residence halls

· A combination of public health protocols, including social distancing for classrooms, lecture halls, social gatherings and sports activities

· Modified dining options

· Space on campus for safe quarantine and self-isolation if necessary

· Alternative arrangement for high-risk students and employees.