I wouldn’t send my kid to a university I didn’t trust, maybe another option is better? We haven’t paid tuition for next year yet, no one has…there is no commitment to attend at this point…so there is still lots of time to choose what to do. Have the student stay home and take a gap year, withdraw completely, go to another school and see how that works out, there’s other choices out there for sure if one doesn’t like what they are getting for their money. I think pretty much everyone is aware of the uncertainty of things in terms of classes, but hopeful.
Trying to have in person classes is a goal, not a conspiracy. I run a business and we are doing our best everyday to adapt to the situation and mandates of that day or that week while preparing for the future which is not easy to predict. USC is doing the same. We provide programs and it is unbelievable how many wait till the last minute to cancel which cost businesses a ton too. If people want out, it is good when done as early as possible to let the business fill the spot or adjust appropriately. Or wait till last second, one has the choice to do that if they want. We are all - individuals and businesses - just trying to move forward best we can.
I don’t think USC or any school is all rainbows and unicorns, but personally, I have the utmost confidence in USC doing all they can do in the best interest of their students given the circumstances they have to deal with. I feel they will be safer there than anywhere else, with all the services they need. I appreciate any effort to hold in person classes. These young people need to move on with their lives. Mine will be there in August and can’t wait.