DUS News - April 10, 2023
Need help planning what General Education courses to schedule? The General Education Planning Tool is designed specifically for you! Use this tool to plan your General Education credits, increase the value of your education, and be more effective and deliberate in your choices. Keep in mind that this resource is a planning tool only. It does not replace meeting with your adviser or using the degree audit system. Use the tool to find appropriate courses then schedule an appointment with your adviser.
With summer fast approaching, you may be thinking more about how you are going to spend your time over the next few months. Summer internships, part-time jobs, and volunteer work are great ways to remain productive and get experience over the summer, all while building up your bank of transferable skills. To learn more about how to obtain summer work and volunteer opportunities, Career Services drop-in counseling at the Bank of America Career Services Center is a great resource! Career support offices are also available across Penn State at colleges and Commonwealth Campuses.
- April 7–26
- Fall 2023 Registration for most DUS students - April 10 (Mon.)
- Pre-Law Orientation Session (Zoom, Registration Required) - April 12 (Wed.)
- Study Smarter Workshop - April 17 (Mon.)
- Study Smarter Workshop
The Undergraduate Bulletin includes an easy way to filter programs based on interests, college, and campus location. Check it out!
DUS has an ongoing goal to ensure that all DUS students have access to quality academic advising. To enhance and strengthen how we support you through academic advising, we invite you to complete a brief survey. We value your thoughts and will use the information gathered to carefully assess and further develop our approach to supporting students. Your voice matters, so please take a few moments to complete the survey. Thank you.
Need a refresher on using LionPATH to search for classes? Want to review how to use the University Bulletin to explore academic options? DUS Leadership Council members can help!
Drop in during peer advising hours for quick questions about navigating some of the most common student resources and systems, including LionPATH, the University Bulletin, and Starfish.
Peer advising drop-in hours will be offered at the following times, from April 10–21:
- Monday, April 10 and 17, 1:15–2:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 11 and 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 12 and 19, 1:15–2:15 p.m.
- Thursday, April 13 and 20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 14 and 21, 1:15–2:15 p.m.
All sessions are held in person in Grange Building, first-floor lobby. Laptop recommended.
There are three ways you can talk with a DUS adviser at University Park (Note: DUS students at other campuses or at other colleges at University Park should check how advising services are being offered where you are):
- 20–30 minute scheduled appointment with your assigned adviser over Zoom or in person.
- Quick question advising (QQA) with any DUS adviser over Zoom or in person. No appointment is needed. Quick question advising will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9:00–11:00 a.m. You can find the link to the QQA waiting room on the DUS appointments webpage.
- Email your assigned adviser.
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