Dornsife Undergraduate Academic Advising

With nearly 200 majors and minors, USC Dornsife encourages students to explore their interests in our three academic clusters: humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

In addition to providing students with an academic advisor based on their major and minor, students may also use pre-health, pre-law, and pre-graduate school advising services, all of whom work together to help prepare students for life after USC.

This month, we proudly celebrate Valerie Kuo, a senior at USC majoring in Environmental Studies. As a former member of the Dornsife Agents of Change program, Valerie gained invaluable experience in legal writing, civil rights education, and community advocacy. She helped educate community members and  students about civil rights laws while working with organizations such as the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, Communities for a Better Environment, LA Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, and Ground Game LA. Her passion for social and environmental justice has driven her to advocate for housing rights, equity, and sustainability, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.

Currently, she serves as a policy intern for TreePeople, contributing to the Los Angeles Fifth Climate Assessment. In this role, she collaborates with experts, engages with local stakeholders, and advocates for community-driven solutions to enhance climate resilience and sustainability.

Valerie’s dedication to environmental and social change is truly inspiring. She continually seeks opportunities to make a meaningful impact both on and off campus. Thank you, Valerie, for being a beacon of sustainability and advocacy! We can’t wait to see where your talents take you next. Fight on!