Year: 2020

Several Presidential proclamations established restrictions on the entry of certain travelers into the United States in an effort to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). With specific exceptions, foreign nationals who have been in any of the following countries during the past 14 days may not enter the United States: the People’s…Continue Reading Travel to the US Restricted for Foreign Nationals Physically Present in the Following Countries:

On Friday, May 29, President Trump issued a proclamation barring entry of certain Chinese graduate students and researchers affiliated with universities connected to the Chinese military. The proclamation, which does not affect Chinese undergraduate students, bars entry for any Chinese national applying for F or J visas to study or conduct research in the U.S. “who…Continue Reading White House Issues Presidential Proclamation Barring Visas and Entry for Certain Chinese Graduate Students and Researchers

The Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity (KCLC) recognizes students may need additional assistance preparing for the hybrid model of instruction proposed for the fall semester. Therefore, the KCLC is offering virtual drop-in services four days a week until August 6, 2020 for any USC students, regardless of if they are currently enrolled in classes…Continue Reading Academic Support Resources for International Students

OIS staff understand this is an uncertain period of time and there are still many unanswered questions about how and when we can return to campus. USC is still developing plans for how to bring students back to campus safely for the fall semester. In the coming weeks, the university will launch the Project Restart…Continue Reading Webinar: How Will USC’s Fall 2020 Plan Impact Me?

The events of the past two weeks, starting with the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota, have exposed yet again the ongoing harm caused by prejudice, discrimination, and violence within our society. That this horrific incident is the latest of numerous cases involving targeted violence toward members of the…Continue Reading Message to the USC International Community

The Office of International Services is excited to announce Alexis Arellanes joined our team as International Services Intake Coordinator on April 14, 2020. Alexis will serve our students and scholars (virtually) alongside Qiuyang Zhao. A southern California native, Alexis attended the University of San Francisco and earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Legal…Continue Reading Alexis Arellanes Joins the OIS Staff

Ever since Governor Newsom announced the Safer at Home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, California residents have been staying in and practicing physical distancing – only stepping out of their homes for necessities. While this is no doubt an essential precaution to ensure public health and flatten the curve, months indoors can start…Continue Reading How Are You Making the Most of Physical Distancing?