Information Sessions

Be old, be bold, be black and gold. Be a VCU Gerontologist.

Interested in VCU Gerontology's programs? You can learn more by attending one of our information sessions.

Caring Meets Leadership: Your Path to Becoming an Assisted Living Administrator

Jan. 15th, 2025 | Noon | Virtual Zoom Meeting

Be the change and usher in a new era of leadership in the assisted living field. VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career. With licensed Assisted Living Facility Administrators who are also faculty members in the VCU Department of Gerontology, VCU Gerontology has the only NAB-accredited degree program earning a Master’s in Gerontology with an Assisted Living Administration emphasis in the United States.

Community Gerontology: Services, Public Policy and More

Feb. 10, 2026 | Noon | Virtual Zoom Meeting

Job opportunities for people with gerontology education are growing in policy, advocacy and community-based service provision. In the United States alone, there are 56 State Units on Aging (SUAs) in all 50 states and 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) that employ over 34,000 individuals to provide a wide range of services and support for older adults, including health care, housing and social services. Find out how you can get involved in this growing career field!

The Movement for Age and Ability Inclusivity: For Prospective VCU Gerontology Students

Feb. 19, 2026 | Noon | Virtual Zoom Meeting

Learn about how a degree at VCU Gerontology can prepare you for critical work within disability and aging services -- we are pushing the needle on age and ability inclusion. You will graduate prepared to further the movement for age and ability inclusivity by demonstrating a holistic understanding of adult development and elderhood from a biological, psychological, social and spiritual perspective.

VCU Gerontology's Geriatric Care Manager Program: Learn More

Feb. 24, 2026 | Noon | Virtual Zoom Meeting

Our communities need more certified Geriatric Care Managers, and now is a great time to jump into this fast growing field. You can complete the program at your own pace as either a full-time or part-time student. The entire program can be completed either online or in-person. And now for online students, our programs are residency tuition neutral! Online out-of-state students pay the same as in-state students.

VCU Gerontology Alumni: Career Journeys

March 19, 2026 | Noon | Virtual Zoom Meeting

Meet our amazing VCU Gerontology alum and hear about their exciting and impactful career journeys. We invite all prospective students to come attend this Zoom event, plus all current and past VCU Gerontology students to connect with peers and friends.

By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be over 65. By 2050, the 85+ population will nearly triple. Over half of U.S. counties already have more older adults than children. This is shaping every community, workplace and health system right now. Gerontology graduates are the ones who know how to navigate it. Meet the gerontologists who understand longevity, equity and systems change.

Making an Impact as a VCU Gerontologist: Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness

April 7, 2026 | Noon | Virtual Zoom Meeting

As the older adult population rises, systemic ageism, poverty and policy gaps will continue contributing to the rising rates of homelessness among older adults—and highlight the need for innovative responses that promote housing stability in later life. As a VCU Gerontologist, you will be equipped to create responsive solutions that expand our societal capacity to bridge the gap.

Explore our past information sessions below. We discuss topics such as:

What is Gerontology and Why Should I Become a VCU Gerontologist?
Assisted Living Administration: Open the Door to this Career
Make a Difference: Become a Geriatric Care Manager
And More!

Past Information Sessions

Assisted Living Administration: Open the Door to this Career

January 15th, 2025 | 12 PM | Virtual Zoom Meeting

What is Gerontology and Why Should I Become a VCU Gerontologist?

February 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Virtual Zoom Meeting

VCU’s Department of Gerontology in the College of Health Professions was founded in 1976 and remains the only Master of Science program in Gerontology in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our mission to promote optimal aging for individuals and communities is evident through our innovative graduate and continuing education, scholarship, and university-community partnerships. Specific areas of gerontological expertise are in high demand within a variety of professions, and this need will continue to grow -- fast. Join us to learn about the field of gerontology and why VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career.

Dementia and Brain Health Learning Opportunities for Students at VCU Gerontology

March 5, 2025 | 12 PM | Virtual Zoom Meeting

Learn about exciting research and ongoing initiatives at VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging related to brain health, cognitive decline, and dementias. Myriad opportunities for students exist within our VCU Gerontology Brain Health Research Lab -- join us to learn more!

What is Gerontology and Why Should I Become a VCU Gerontologist?

March 26, 2025 | 12 PM | Virtual Zoom Meeting

Make a Difference: Become a Geriatric Care Manager

April 16, 2025 | 12 PM | Virtual Zoom Meeting

VCU Gerontology: Accelerated Master's Program

April 24, 2025 | 12 PM | Virtual Zoom Meeting

In five years, you can earn your Bachelor's degree and Master of Science in Gerontology. This program is currently available in partnership with the following undergraduate programs: Health Services, Bachelor of Science; Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science; and Sociology, Bachelor of Science.