Year: 2023

The Office of International Services has launched Trojan International, an immigration compliance and case management tool to streamline how students and scholars request documents and services from OIS. Trojan International consolidates and replaces several old systems, and is fully integrated into the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) SEVIS system and USC’s Student Information System (SIS)….Continue Reading Trojan International is Here! A New System for Students/Scholars to Submit Requests

Our hearts go out to all those facing a humanitarian crisis from the devastating earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye. If you or your loved ones are affected, please remember that resources are available to assist students needing support, including counseling services through Student Health and support from Campus Support and Intervention. For Trojans looking to support the…Continue Reading How to Donate to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Türkiye and Syria 

In honor of Valentine’s day, we would like to highlight a Trojan who exemplifies true love in all its whirlwind glory. Meet Dr. Diane Badame, a beloved Professor of Marketing at the Marshall School of Business who shares the story of meeting her “perfect valentine.” From handwritten letters to surprise picnics, Dr. Badame and her…Continue Reading A Valentine’s Day Love Story from Dr. Diane Badame

On March 20, 2023, the Office of International Services (OIS) will launch a new web-based case management system, Trojan International, which will improve how OIS serves students. This new system will provide international students and academic advisors with a web portal to submit and check the status of document requests. In preparation for Trojan International, OIS must…Continue Reading Launch of New OIS System Impacts Document Processing Timelines

Each year, the Lunar or Chinese New Year usually falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. While the holiday is celebrated most enthusiastically in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia, it is also celebrated in some way in nearly every country in the world. And starting…Continue Reading Dumplings with Coins and Envelopes with “Lucky Money”: How USC Students Celebrate Lunar New Year 

*NEW* CDC REQUIREMENT: For international students with travel originating from China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Macau, the CDC has announced a requirement for all air passengers with travel originating from these locations to have a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to departure. This requirement takes effect on January 5, 2023….Continue Reading New Covid Testing Requirement for flights from China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Macau

Have you completed all your immunizations and TB (tuberculosis) screening requirements? If you have not, the spring “Immuchella” event during the week of January 9- 13, 2023 is your opportunity to complete any vaccinations, get lab work completed, and complete a required TB screening. Students may walk-in to the Engemann Building (first floor conference room) during this week. More Information……Continue Reading Spring Semester “Immuchella” for New Students: 1/9/2023 to 1/13/2023

The following message is for USC students, and was also shared with faculty, staff, and parents from Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA; Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC David W. Wright, Senior Vice President for Administration: Update to COVID-19 Isolation Criteria and other Key…Continue Reading Update to COVID-19 Isolation Criteria and other Key Health Reminders