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.

Looking for more ways to get involved? Find sustainability efforts like Events, Research Studies, Scholarships, Student Organizations and more in USC’s Green Directory.

Start your journey with these six sustainable actions:

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1. Complete the online Sustainability Training

Explore the steps USC is taking towards becoming a greener campus and learn how you can help.

Students talking in the USC Sustainability Hub.

2. Visit the Sustainability Hub in STU 101

Lounge, study, and connect with the campus sustainability community.

Demonstration of a touchless water refill station installed outdoors at the Village using a USC branded stainless steel water bottle.

3. Carry a reusable water bottle

Refill it at 200+ campus hydration stations.

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4. Get the Supdate

Join the Supdate Slack workspace to donate/swap items, learn about upcoming events, find jobs/internships and more.

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5. Receive discounts on public transportation

Enroll in the USC Student U-Pass Program or Employee Transit Subsidy to green your commute.

Zero Waste Zone signage and Multi-stream Bins.

6. Sort your trash at a nearby zero-waste bin

Help USC keep recyclable and compostable waste out of local landfills.

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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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Discover a Sustainability Career

Find information and support to explore and advance your career in Environment and Sustainability.

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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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How to Make Your Event Zero Waste

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.