To guide USC's safe and efficient response to the Queensland Government's COVID-19 public health directives, campus operations will be categorised into four levels of varied restrictions.

• The Queensland Government's Check In Queensland app is now operating on all campuses; please be sure to check in with this app when attending any USC campus.

• USC is following the Queensland Government guidance for universities, TAFE and other educational institutions and have applied the following measures;

  • Tutorial rooms and teaching computer labs – Normal room capacities apply to these spaces, however 1.5 metre physical distancing should be observed to the extent possible. All computers will be available in timetabled computer laboratories.
  • Lecture theatres – Reduced capacities apply to comply with one person per 2m² and physical distancing rules. Appropriate signage has been placed in these spaces.
  • Technical, clinical and other teaching or research specialised facilities have specific COVID Safe plans.
  • Staff and student common areas (including non-teaching computer labs) are required to adhere to physical distancing rules. Alternate computers in these spaces have been turned off to facilitate physical distancing. Check the latest open common areas on your campus.
• For information on particular USC facilities or services, please visit their webpage on the USC website.
• It is everyone’s responsibility to follow the signage and COVID guidelines around campus.
• Don't attend campus if you are unwell or have flu-like symptoms. Check Queensland Health's up-to-date guidance about the symptoms of COVID-19.
• If Queensland Health identifies that someone who has attended USC is a confirmed case of COVID-19, the University will follow their instructions on what actions to take. USC has the required contact tracing measures in place and will follow Queensland Health’s instructions on cleaning the campus to ensure the safety of students and staff when they return.

Take notice of the signage in all teaching areas. It is everyone’s responsibility to follow the signage and COVID guidelines in all campus spaces.

• Bring your student ID card to swipe in - You’ll need to swipe in with your Student ID card when you enter a room, regardless of whether the doors are open or not. If you don't have a student ID card or need a new one, find out how to get your student ID card.
• Space out in the classroom - If you’re waiting to enter a classroom, stand back and give other students plenty of room to exit before you enter. Don’t crowd doorways and take your time to find a seat, keep space between you and others. Class timetables have been planned to accommodate physical distancing, where possible.
• Clean your space - Wipe down your work area before and after use with the cleaning materials provided, so you know it’s clean and ready to go.

All student support services continue to be offered online and on-campus. Should the situation change, support will continue to be offered online and any updated details on how this is delivered will be made available on the specific services web page.

We understand that the current situation is challenging in different ways for everyone. Please remember that Student Wellbeing provides free and confidential counselling services to students, and there are other support services available during COVID-19.

If you require after-hours support, contact SafeUSC.

Commencing and continuing international students should also refer to USC’s International Student COVID-19 FAQs.

Lockdowns and previous restrictions have had an impact on learning and placement for many students. Another impact is the requirements for COVID-19 vaccination for certain students on placement.

Who can HDR students contact with questions about coronavirus?

Do HDR candidates still have access to campus facilities?

Are HDR students required to work from home?

Should HDR students create a research and study contingency plan?

Will HDR student be given automatic extensions to their candidature milestones?

How will impacts to HDR student scholarships be managed?

What leave entitlements to HDR students have?

Is the Graduate Research School still open?

How do I access and download software for my HDR studies off campus?

Can HDR students borrow IT equipment from USC?

What library resources and services can I currently access?

I’m due to deliver my Confirmation of Candidature presentation soon. Do I do this in person or remotely?

I’m due to deliver my Thesis presentation soon. Do I do this in person or remotely?

Has USC considered the impacts of COVID-19 on research activities?

Are HDR students still able to undertake travel related to their research?

Are HDR students still able to undertake face to face research activities?

How do HDR students determine if their research is critical?

Can HDR students still undertake fieldwork and other off campus activities?

What restrictions are in place for research that involves animals?