Semester Forms
Use this link to request clearance for any NSCI related course. You will need to include the Course Name, Course Number, Class Number, and Number of Units. Be sure to complete ALL fields in this form, to ensure you receive the proper clearance.
In order to ensure appropriate support of NGP students, you must complete a funding support form for every fall, spring, and summer semester. You and your mentor must sign the form, and you must provide a valid account number.
The Advisement Committee meets twice a year to review the performance of each student in the Program. The evaluation will contain one of four ratings: (1) Acceptable performance, (2) Acceptable performance, assuming you take certain actions, (3) Unacceptable performance, (4) No evaluation. Students should meet with their faculty mentors for a full explanation of the review letter.
Milestones
PhD students must meet with their entire Guidance or Dissertation Committee on their research at least once every 9 months. ALL members of the guidance or dissertation committee must be present and sign off on this form.
Individual Development Plan
An individual development plan (IDP) helps you explore career possibilities and set goals to follow the career path that fits you best. There are two IDP formats that students can choose to follow:
Please use this form to establish your Guidance Committee, and any changes that might occur. The Guidance Committee is composed of exactly five members. The committee chair and at least two additional members must be affiliated with the NGP program. Remember your CHAIR is not your faculty mentor.
Please submit this form with your committee chair’s signature at least 45 days prior to taking your Oral Qualifying Examination.
Please use this form to establish your Dissertation Committee, and any changes that might occur. The Dissertation Committee must consist of at least three members. Remember your CHAIR is not your faculty mentor.
Before you schedule your Dissertation Defense, you must schedule a meeting with Dawn Burke to ensure you have met all necessary degree requirements, as well as to make sure you have all the necessary documentation. You will need to bring this form, signed by your faculty advisor, as well as your STARS Report to the meeting.
At least 2 weeks before submitting your Dissertation to the Thesis Center, you must submit this form to the Neuroscience Graduate Program Office. Ensure you get all the necessary signatures from your committee. This form triggers your final title entry into the Student System.
When students are ready to start the process of uploading their dissertation, refer to the Graduate School website: http://graduateschool.usc.edu/
There is a link for the “Thesis Center Submission Information” to guide the process. In the upper right hand corner of the website is the myGradSchool link. Clicking on this link will take students to the “Thesis Center Login” page: https://grad.usc.edu/ThesisCenter
Thesis Center Deadlines: http://graduateschool.usc.edu/current-students/thesis-dissertation-submission/submission-deadlines/
NGP Exit Survey
First-year Forms
Rotation Contract and Rotation Summary
Before and upon completion of each rotation, it is required to submit a signed contract and summary form signed by both you and the faculty advisor.
Other Important Forms
The General Program Petition Form is used for most departmental petitions and requests.
Please fill out this form so the Neuroscience Graduate Program Office has an updated Emergency Contact. You only need to submit this form once, unless there are any updates to the information provided.
Information on how to sign up for direct deposit of fellowship stipends and reimbursements.
Use this form to request a reimbursement for NGP related expenses. This form should only be used if prior approval has been granted. Please fill out the Travel Expense Report or Non Travel Expense Report to submit with your request. Incomplete forms or requests will not be processed.