For summer and fall 2023 (effective June 1), USD will update its COVID-19 protocols as follows:

Beginning June 1, 2023, COVID-19 vaccines moved from mandatory to strongly recommended
Some clinical areas may still require updated vaccination status per regulatory standards
Faculty may continue to require face coverings in classrooms and labs at their discretion
In alignment with California OSHA guidelines, employees are still required to report if they have contracted COVID-19 to Human Resources by filling out this survey.
Continue to provide reasonable accommodations for higher-risk students and employees
USD ended waste water monitoring at the end of the spring 2023 semester

In the event we experience a significant resurgence of COVID-19 infections or other related event, we may choose to implement any or all of the following health and safety measures:

Require face coverings in all classes, labs and libraries.
Resume contact tracing.
Require face coverings on campus at all times.
Resume surveillance testing.
Cancel indoor rentals of non-university events.

While we hope that we are not put in a position to have to reinstate these more stringent measures, we are prepared to do what it takes to create a safer and healthier environment for our campus community.