The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is full of people who share your dream of improving the quality of life for older adults and are here to ensure you achieve it. We are committed to providing resources to help students build a vibrant, supportive academic, personal and professional network.
Academic Resources
USC Course Catalogue
The USC Course Catalogue is the document of authority for all students, and contains requirements for all programs available at the university and the rules governing them. The program requirements listed in the USC Catalogue supersede any information which may be contained in any bulletin or viewbook of any school or department.
Academic Advisement Resources
Internships and Supervised Practice
Master’s Student Resources
- Student Handbook
- Newly Admitted
- Study Abroad
- Leonard Davis School Student Organizations
- Research Opportunities
- Community Engagement at USC
- USC Student Government
Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (MSNHL) Program Resources
PhD Student Resources
- Research Opportunities
- Facilities
- Multidisciplinary Colloquium Series
- Research Events
- PhD in Biology of Aging Faculty Search
- PhD in Gerontology Faculty Search
Student Handbooks
Student Forms
PhD in Biology of Aging Program
- Advisement Record
- Laboratory Rotation Evaluation form
- Transfer Credit Petition form
- Screening form
- Graduate Advisor Selection form
- Request to Take the PhD Qualifying Exam form
- Appt/Change of Quals/Dissertation Committee form
- Annual Dissertation Progress Review
- Clearance to Defend Dissertation form
PhD in Gerontology Program
Career Development Resources
Campus Support
USC does not tolerate acts of bias within its community. All incidents of bias, hate crimes, and hate incidents are considered a serious breach of our community expectations and need to be reported to allow for appropriate investigation and response. If you experience an incident at Leonard Davis or at USC, please file a report through the USC Office of Equity, Equal Opportunity, & Title IX.
The department’s primary mission is to provide a safe and secure environment on campus and in the local USC community that allows students, faculty, staff and campus visitors to realize their academic and social pursuits.
Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX (EEO-TIX)
Strives to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, advance equal opportunity and inclusion, and execute anti-discrimination enforcement and compliance functions related to sex, race, national origin, disability, age, religion, and other protected characteristics.
A group of student development centers and initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs that offer student support services and programs that focus on intersectionality, sense of belonging, and well-being.
The USC Student Handbook: Living Our Unifying Values
Provides resources regarding student conduct code and policies.
TrojansAlert is an emergency notification system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages via text message and email.
The Veterans Resources Center is committed to supporting the veteran community in the areas of higher education, GI Bill benefits, academic success, graduation, career development, and wellbeing. The center offers opportunities to excel academically through services like a study space and computer stations.
Student Community Service
Our students share curiosity, enthusiasm and a vision of improving aging across the lifespan. They also share a desire to make an impact through community service and volunteer opportunities. Here are some ways to get involved:
USC Glamour Gals
Youth Movement Against Alzheimer’s
Project Angel Food
Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE)
Healthy Minds Volunteers
The Andrus Volunteers
Advocates for Healthy Aging
The USC Family Caregiver Support Center (FCSC)
Community Engagement at USC
See what USC, and USC students, do in the local community.
Student Government
Help define the common good and represent your classmates through elective office.
Resources for Finding Support
College can be a stressful time, and challenges to one’s mental health can interfere with optimal academic performance. These resources can help students manage personal concerns that threaten their emotional or academic well-being.
