Academic Advising Services
The School of Aging Studies offers advising services for prospective and current students. For an appointment with Gail Smith, the Undergraduate Advisor in Gerontology,please contact her at (813) 974-9740 or email her at gsmith@cas.usf.edu.
Ms. Smith will respond to your inquiry within one business day. Feel free to drop by MHC 1345 and if time permits she will be happy to speak with you without an appointment. We are proud to be student service oriented.
The School of Aging Studies primary mission is excellence in applied aging research and education. Our undergraduate advisor, along with our outstanding faculty, wish to provide you with information to successfully achieve your academic goals. We strongly recommend that you meet at least once a semester with Ms. Smith to discuss your progress toward your degree, plan a schedule of courses, and explore graduate school and career opportunities. If you need assistance during registration, please
do not hesitate to call our office.
Following the FAQ’s you will find links to University websites that you will need throughout your academic career i.e. Registrar, Financial Aid, Schedule of Classes, Oasis, and myUSF.
You have the opportunity to participate in a School of Aging Studies Student Evaluation of Undergraduate Advising. We are always looking to improve our services to our students. Please assist us by completing this short survey.
Important Notes:***2008 WINTER BREAK***
All USF offices will be closed from December 22 – December 28 and December 31 and January 1. The only dates USF offices will be open during the Winter Break are December 29, December 30, and January 2.
Your registration appointment is far in advance of the Winter Break. This allows time for you to contact a Client Services staff member, should you require registration assistance or have questions before the break. NOTE: Staff will not be available during the Winter Break—in person or on-line. To be ready for classes on January 5th, please register at your assigned registration time.
Intending to graduate? The application deadline for Spring Semester 2009 is January 30, 2009. Please also be aware that some college application deadlines are earlier than January 30th. Please see your academic advisor for details.
For answers to registration-related questions, e-mail us at asktheregistrar@admin.usf.edu.