Students

Here’s how you can take action and help the USC community develop and implement innovative solutions that will build a more sustainable society.

Super Six

Enter your sustainable era with these Super Six sustainability actions:

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1. EXPLORE

Explore sustainability at USC through the Student Sustainability Training.

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2. VISIT

Visit the USC Sustainability Hub at STU 101.

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3. ENROLL

Enroll in the U-PASS for free Metro rides.

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4. SIGN UP

Sign up for the sustainability-focused Supdate Slack workspace.

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5. REFILL

Refill your reusable water bottle at a campus hydration station.

Zero Waste Zone signage and Multi-stream Bins.

6. SORT

Sort your waste at a nearby zero waste bin.

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Find a Sustainability Course

The Sustainability Course Finder helps spread awareness of courses across the university and provides students with an easy way to see how classes relate to various sustainability issues.

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Green Tailgating

Help all Trojans win by making every game you attend a “Green Game!” These tips can help make your tailgates more sustainable.

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Scholarships, Fellowships & Internships

Explore the variety of sustainability-related scholarships, fellowships, internships, and project funding for students across disciplines provided by USC and external grantors.

The USC President's Sustainability Internship Program cohort of 2023.

President’s Sustainability Internship Program

The first of its kind at USC, the President’s Sustainability Internship Program connects students with co-curricular learning opportunities that advance university sustainability.

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Join the Arts & Climate Collective

The Arts & Climate Collective (ACC) provides students with an opportunity to explore sustainability art and activism.

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Join a Group

Be part of the USC environmental movement by joining student groups, professional organizations, and volunteer events.

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Make Your Event Sustainable

Hosting green events is a great way for you to advance sustainability on campus. Little behavioral changes can add up to a big environmental impact!

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Live Sustainably on Campus

Check out USC Housing’s Sustainable Living Guide for information on how to make sustainable choices on campus, on the go and even on game day.