DUS News - April 20, 2020
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 to increase the value of your education and to 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 three months. Local 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 local summer internships, part-time jobs, and volunteer work, Career Services Drop-In Counseling is a great resource! Career Services at the campuses is also available to assist you! Even if an in-person experience will not be an option for you this summer, Career Services is open to meet virtually and may be able to help you to think through creative alternatives.
If you have reached a decision about your choice of major and meet the qualifications to enter that major, you can use “Update Academics” in LionPATH to process a change into your major. Students who are completing their sophomore year need to be moving out of DUS. You can review the qualifications for your intended major by viewing the Entrance to Major requirements on your intended major's page in the Bulletin.
Stay up to date on all of the latest changes to policies, procedures, and anything else related to remote learning. We created a page on our website to give you easy access to the information you need. Visit https://dus.psu.edu/dus-covid-19-information for details.
Last week, Penn State announced it would continue remote learning and online classes into summer. If you are considering taking summer courses, please check with your adviser to see how this change may affect you.
- April 20 (Mon)
- Virtual Study Smarter Session - April 22 (Wed)
- CANCELLED - DUS Group Advising Session - DUS Students and Study Abroad
- Virtual Study Smarter Session - April 24 (Fri)
- Virtual Study Smarter Session - May 1 (Fri)
- Last Day of Classes
- Withdrawal Deadline - May 8 (Fri)
- Update Academics Shutdown - May 20 (Wed)
- Students Begin Selection of Alternate Grades - May 29 (Fri)
- Students End Selection of Alternate Grades - June 5 (Fri)
- Update Academics Turned On
More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.
The Undergraduate Bulletin includes an easy way to filter programs based on interests, college, and campus location. Check it out! http://undergraduate.bulletins.psu.edu
Tired of ineffective study techniques? Want to learn how to be a more effective remote learner? Attend one of the online Study Smarter sessions hosted by Penn State Learning this semester. All times are Eastern Time.
- Monday, April 20, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. – Register online for the April 20, 12:00 p.m. session
- Monday, April 20, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Register online for the April 20, 4:00 p.m. session
- Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. – Register online for the April 22 session
- Friday, April 24, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Register online for the April 24 session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting.
Looking for tips on improving your quality of life? Drop in to free Virtual Life Hacks sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Virtual Life Hacks begin with presentations focused on transitions and the associated stress students may be experiencing. CAPS clinicians will describe coping strategies for reducing distress and increasing wellbeing. This will be followed by small group discussions facilitated by CAPS clinicians.
Open to all enrolled Penn State students. No appointment is necessary.
Sessions are held every week day at 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For Zoom meeting room links and more information, visit the Life Hacks website at https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/wellness-services/life-hacks.
With information and procedures changing frequently, it is very important for you to communicate with your adviser and ask any questions you may have. We understand you have questions and concerns and want you to know we are here to help you through this transition to remote learning. Your adviser can answer many of your questions about changes in policies around grading options, classes, remote learning, etc. We encourage you to reach out and stay in touch.
Please note: All appointments are scheduled based on Eastern Time (ET). If you live outside of ET, please be aware of the time difference when scheduling your appointment.
Looking to stay active during this period of remote learning and time away from campus? The Fitness and Wellness staff in Campus Recreation are committed to bringing you opportunities to stay active during the campus shutdown as a result of COVID-19. They are working to build out an extensive library of videos on the Student Affairs YouTube Channel. You can also view live fitness classes through the Penn State Campus Recreation Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Learn more on the Fitness and Wellness website.
The Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center is offering free webinars via Zoom. The webinars are held every other Tuesday from 12:00–1:00 p.m. and are open to all students at any location. Learn more about upcoming topics and webinars on their website: https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/webinar-series/.
Looking for help with your courses? Penn State Learning is offering their tutoring and guided study groups online via Starfish and Canvas.
Guided Study Groups: Access the date, time, and Zoom link for the GSG through Canvas.
Tutoring: Students can get tutoring for math and writing through PSL. Students can reserve a tutoring time through Starfish by clicking on the appropriate service tile under “Your Services.” Language tutoring has been temporarily suspended.
Visit Penn State Learning's website for more information.
The Business Career Center will be operating virtually for the remainder of the spring semester. Students may visit nittanylioncareers.psu.edu to schedule a virtual appointment with a career coach. Once logged into Nittany Lion Careers, click the "Counseling Appt" Button along the left side. Then click the ‘Request New Appointment’ button at the top of the screen. You will be prompted to enter the details, time, and date of the appointment and choose the preferred Smeal career coach.
Topics may include:
- Mock Interviews
- Resume Reviews
- Career Advice
For additional career resources and event updates, visit careerconnections.smeal.psu.edu