Academic advising is an educational process that facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education. It fosters intellectual and personal development towards academic success and lifelong learning.
Academic Advisors provide academic counseling on matters of curriculum, course selection, degree requirements, and university policies. They evaluate student problems, academic and administrative, and refer students as necessary to appropriate student services offices for additional counseling.
First-Year Advising
First-Year Advisors support first-time freshmen during their first year in Dornsife Economics. Connect with them to explore academic resources, career development, course-planning, and other campus opportunities.
First-Year Advisors: (213) 740-2534
Office: GFS 320
(Last Names A-G)
(Last Names H-K)
(Last Names L-Q)
(Last Names R-Z)
Continuing Student Advising
Continuing Student Advisors support sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Dornsife Economics. Connect with them to explore academic resources, career development, course-planning, and other campus resources.
Continuing Student Advisors: (213) 821-1615
Office: KAP 357
Linda Mora
(Last Names A – F, O – R)

Cullen Rude
(Last Names G-N)

Leon Johnson
(Last Names S-Z)

Student Programs Advisor
Karina Chicas
kchicas@usc.edu
(213) 740-8335
KAP 300C
Karina assists the Undergraduate Director in organizing career/graduate events. Works collaboratively with student organizations, Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society (ODE), the undergraduate Economics Association (UEA), and the alumni board Economics Leadership Council (ELC). She also monitors our Economics tutoring center.

Director of Teaching and Curriculum
Mark Moore
mpmoore@usc.edu
KAP 310C
Office Hours: By Appointment Only
Professor Moore is available to discuss career planning and concerns, internships, possibilities for graduate study, choice of major or minor, and any matters relating to the undergraduate experience in the economics department. Discussions about topics of economic interest are also welcomed.