Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates | University of South Florida

Vaccine Clinics

COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available to USF students, future students, faculty, staff and family members. Learn more.

We are ready. Learn more about our return to campus.

Returning to Campus

We are so excited to welcome you back! Whether you’re a student, faculty or employee on campus, we are ready to be together, in person, again. We have developed guidelines and resources to help you prepare for and navigate the upcoming semester.

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The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as university leaders work closely with local, state and federal agencies to share the most updated information. 

Following All Posted Signs and Placards

Though some of the mitigation guidance has changed based on our evolving understanding of the virus, its transmission, vaccination effectiveness, etc., all members of and visitors to the university community on any campus should continue to follow any posted signs and placards relating to COVID-19 mitigation. 

Recent Updates

  1. COVID-19 booster shots available to all eligible individuals

    Monday, September 27, 2021

  2. Updated COVID-19 guidance for the USF community

    Monday, August 9, 2021

  3. Updated COVID-19 Guidance

    Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Face Coverings

One man and one woman talking and walking holding binders and books while one man and one woman sit on a bench talking on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Review guidance for face coverings on our campuses. This guidance applies university-wide unless otherwise stated.

Vaccination Information

Closeup on mRNA COVID-19 vaccine vial

As COVID-19 vaccine availability increases, USF strongly encourages anyone who is medically eligible to sign up as soon as possible to receive the vaccine. By getting vaccinated, you are doing your part to help protect our community and bring the pandemic to an end.