DUS News - April 26, 2021

News: 

Estimate Effect of Alternative Grading Choices

Want to know how the alternative grading options will effect your GPA? The Alternative Grading Calculator provides a convenient tool for you to explore how the decisions you make in selecting alternative grading for individual courses will impact your GPA. You do not have to make your decision final until after grades are posted, but you can explore options ahead of time based on what grades you think you might earn. Decisions about using alternative grading involve more than just your GPA; academic advisers are prepared to discuss the implications with you.

Read more about optional alternative grading for the spring 2021 semester on Penn State News and at remotelearning.psu.edu.

Withdrawal Deadline

If you’re doing poorly in most or all of your classes, talk to an academic adviser as soon as possible about your options. This semester, either withdrawal or alternative grading may be appropriate choices depending on your circumstances. These decisions should be discussed with your adviser as well as family members and Student Aid. If you choose to withdraw, the deadline is Friday, April 30.

Important Dates: 
Resource Spotlight: 

Undergraduate Bulletin

The Undergraduate Bulletin is your source for information about programs including suggested academic plans, filtering tools to narrow options based on interest and location, and career information. Check it out! https://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/

Events and Announcements: 

Alternative Grading Information Workshop

All Campuses

Everything You Need to Know About the NEW Alternative Grading Policy

Have questions about the alternative grading policy for spring 2021? This workshop will help to explain how you can make decisions about opting into alternative grades and how it can affect entrance-to-major requirements, graduation, and other considerations.

Two sessions available:

 

Scholarship Opportunity

All Campuses

The Office of Educational Equity has scholarships for students with disabilities, students with veteran status or military dependents, and students who further the inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives of the University. To apply for one of these 80 scholarships, submit an application by 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday, May 3, 2021. The application requires several essays.

Be a Professional Attire Closet Intern

University Park

Looking for a way to be involved on campus? Apply to be an intern at the Professional Attire Closet. As an intern, you will assist with the Professional Attire Closet Program by organizing, sorting, and distributing donated professional attire for students in need; helping with career programs by greeting students, employers, and classes; conducting outreach to students about career programs; and providing technical and logistical support for programs. The position is up to twenty hours per week, which may include some evening and weekend hours. Visit the Career Services website to learn more about the Professional Attire Closet. View the full description online, and follow the instructions to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who can start the week of August 23, 2021. Candidates must have a work-study award.

Quick Question Advising

University Park

Have a question that can be resolved in a short 5–10 minute conversation? Join us for quick question advising via Zoom on the dates and times below. Some of these topics include: discussing adding/dropping courses within deadlines; getting a form signed; using LionPATH; reviewing entrance-to-major requirements; learning about general education information not related to schedule planning; and transferring credits. Quick question advising is not intended for in-depth conversations.

For students enrolled in DUS:

  • Click here for quick question advising via Zoom - Please note that a DUS adviser is only available during the times listed below. All times are Eastern Time. 
    Monday 1:00–3:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 9:00–11:00 a.m.
    Wednesday 9:00–11:00 a.m.
    Thursday 1:00–3:00 p.m.
    Friday No Quick Question Advising

For students not enrolled in DUS: