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We are still accepting applications on a rolling basis for Fall 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>

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Learn how to apply<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

USC Leonard Davis provides a wide range of degree programs and learning tracks to launch you toward your professional goals. We offer master\u2019s degrees both on-site and in a convenient online format to fit your life. Learn how to apply below.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”iconsmind” text=”Watch an Information Session” url=”https:\/\/gero.usc.edu\/admissions\/admission-events\/#info-sessions” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Info-Window”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_wp_custommenu title=”In this Section” nav_menu=”43″ el_class=”sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#640000″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”hta-undergrad” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Undergraduate Applicants<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Undergraduate admission to USC is competitive. Each year over 50,000 high school seniors from all over the country and world apply to USC. At the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, all of our undergraduate students are processed through the main university admissions department; therefore, we highly recommend directing admission and application-specific questions to your USC Admission Counselor.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f4f4f4″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_b_to_right_t” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Application Deadline<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=”2″ column_layout_using_2_columns=”large_first” responsive_display=”stacked” col_1_text_align=”left” col_2_text_align=”left” col_1_text_element=”p” col_2_text_element=”h4″ font_family=”p” hover_effect=”none” icon_family=”none” icon_size=”regular” col_1_content=”First-Year Application Deadline for Early Action and Merit Scholarship Consideration” col_2_content=”November 1″][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=”2″ column_layout_using_2_columns=”large_first” responsive_display=”stacked” col_1_text_align=”left” col_2_text_align=”left” col_1_text_element=”p” col_2_text_element=”h4″ font_family=”p” hover_effect=”none” icon_family=”none” icon_size=”regular” col_1_content=”First-Year Regular Decision Application Deadline” col_2_content=”January 10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656573502788{padding-top: 50px !important;}”]Learn more about first-year application dates and deadlines<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656573462796{padding-top: 50px !important;}”]You can learn more about undergraduate admission at USC and how to access the Common Application below.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”iconsmind” text=”Apply now” url=”http:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/” icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Arrow-OutRight”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”hta-progressive” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#efefef” color_overlay_2=”#ffffff” overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_b_to_right_t” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Progressive Degree Applicants<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

To apply, you need:<\/p>\n