Connect With Us

Welcome!  Academic advisers in DUS are here to help as you start the semester.  We want to connect you to the best academic advising option to get you timely answers to your questions.  Please answer the questions below to connect with a DUS adviser during the first week of classes.

Examples of topics that do not require an immediate answer include:  

  • Introducing myself to my new adviser
  • Studying Abroad
  • Discussing minors (that don’t impact my current schedule)
  • Planning for future semesters beyond this semester

Appropriate topics for urgent questions you can discuss with any DUS adviser:  

Visit us for DUS Drop/Add Quick Question Advising via Zoom or In-Person.

Notes about this type of advising meeting: 

  • Short 5-10 minute meeting with any DUS adviser on duty  
  • Intended for questions or issues you need/want help today  
  • Available 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday through the first week of classes.  
  • First-come, first-served – you may have to wait for an available adviser. 
  • Come to Grange Building lobby at University Park or use the link below to use QQA via Zoom

Click here for Quick Question Advising via Zoom - Please note that a DUS Adviser is only available from 8:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. 

  • Sign in to Zoom with your PSU email. We will meet with students in the order in which they appear in our waiting room. If you do not have a PSU email address, send your questions to dus@psu.edu.

Appropriate topics for scheduling an appointment with your assigned adviser include:  

  • Change of major interest that requires significant changes to your current schedule  
  • Building a full schedule if you do not already have a schedule  
  • Academic Warning holds on registration  
  • Change of campus questions  

Schedule a short (20 minute) Drop/Add Advising Zoom appointment with your assigned adviser during the first week of classes via Starfish.

Please note that appointments during the first week of classes are only for urgent current semester issues. If your current schedule is fine and you just want to meet or to discuss future plans please schedule a regular 30-minute advising appointment with your adviser starting after the first week of classes.

Schedule  appointment  using  Starfish 

Schedule an advising appointment

Since your question doesn’t require an answer before the end of this week, you should schedule a 30-minute appointment after the first week of class with your assigned adviser. You can do this through Starfish.

Schedule appointment using Starfish

Begin the process to move into DUS:

To move into DUS, you need to talk to an adviser in our Quick Question Advising and they can help you schedule an appointment to change into DUS. 

Notes about this type of advising meeting: 

  • Short 5-10 minute meeting with any DUS adviser on duty  
  • Intended for questions or issues you need/want help with today  
  • Available 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday through the first week of classes.  
  • First-come, first-served – you may have to wait for an available adviser. 
  • Come to Grange Building lobby at University Park or use the link below to use QQA via Zoom

Click here for Quick Question Advising via Zoom - Please note that a DUS Adviser is only available from 8:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. 

  • Sign in to Zoom with your PSU email. We will meet with students in the order in which they appear in our waiting room. If you do not have a PSU email address, send your questions to dus@psu.edu.

Contact an Academic Adviser in your College/Campus

Locate the appropriate advising center for your college/campus on the Advising website.