DUS News

Current Issue (April 29 – May 3, 2013)

Inside Scoop: DUS Is All About You

When exams are done and your summer begins, take time out for YOU. Visit the Division of Undergraduate Studies and learn more about planning and managing YOUR education.

Events & Announcements

Important Dates
  • April 29–May 3: Final exams
  • May 6–June 3: Maymester (University Park)
  • May 13–June 21: First Six-Week Summer Session (University Park)
  • June 26–August 7: Second Six-Week Summer Session (University Park)

For important summer session dates at all campuses, see the Summer 2013 Academic Calendars.

Announcements
The 2013 Stand Up Award Goes To...
Penn State's Rock Ethics Institute selected former DUS student, Taryn Noll, as a 2013 Stand Up Award recipient for her leadership in developing the The Power of Pink at Penn State, a network of support for students dealing with a loved one's cancer diagnosis.
Libraries Will Be Open Late
To make it easier to find a quiet place to study for finals, many Penn State libraries will offer extended hours this week. See details at University Park Hours and check library hours at all campuses at Library Hours by Location. Information about Computer Lab Hours and Locations might help, too.

The Knowledge Commons at University Park is open around the clock Mondays–Thursdays, until midnight on Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–midnight on Saturdays, and opens at 10:00 a.m. with no closing time on Sundays.

Relieve Stress During Finals
Enjoy free coffee, tea, bottled water, and granola bars, plus chair massages at the 103 Paterno Library (Mann Assembly Room), University Park, 6:00-8:00 p.m., this Sunday through Wednesday, to relieve some of that stress!
Fun For Finals
Take a break from your studying and go to a fun event on Tuesday, April 30, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., on the lawn outside the Student Health Center. Enjoy hula hoops, bubbles, dogs, a relaxation station, and more.
Scholarships To Learn Turkish This Summer
The Language Institute at Penn State is offering scholarships for students interested in taking Turkish language courses this summer at University Park. Options are available to take one or two courses or the entire series (TURK 001, 002, 003). Learn more and view the application at Scholarships for Summer Turkish at University Park. See other summer language opportunities at Course Offerings.
Internships And Jobs In Pennsylvania
Looking for internship opportunities or full- or part-time work in Pennsylvania? Come to the Central Pennsylvania Regional Career Fair on Friday, May 17, 2:00–5:00 p.m., at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.
Make Sure You Get Credit For Summer Courses
If you are planning to take courses at another college or university this summer and transfer the credits to Penn State, please check the Transfer Course Evaluation Guide first to make sure the course is a direct equivalent to one at Penn State. Ask your DUS adviser for help if you're not sure!
No Seats Left In The Course You Want?
These tips might help: Scheduling A Course That's Full.
DUS News Break
This is the final issue of the DUS News until June 26, when the second summer session begins. Until then, enjoy the warm weather and all the opportunities that summer offers!

Additional Resources

Advising @ PSU
Advising questions? Need academic information? Check out and bookmark Advising @ PSU or contact your DUS adviser
Explore Majors
Making decisions? Let the DUS student website help you start to explore and make decisions about possible majors
Make An Appointment
Want to make an appointment with your adviser? Use our online appointment scheduling system!
Penn State Events
Interested in more events at Penn State? For a list of workshops, seminars, information sessions, career and major fairs, and more, visit the Events Calendar at Penn State