DUS News - April 8, 2019
You are allowed to be in DUS up to the end of your first four semesters. After that, though, you need to be out of DUS and into your major, especially if you’re planning to graduate on time.
If you started at Penn State during summer or fall 2017, this is your last semester of time in DUS, and you will be receiving letters from us about this. You should be working with your adviser to determine your next steps, and use Update Academics to declare your major!
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. Be aware, the "Update Academics" function on LionPATH will be turned off during finals week and turned back on in early May. Students who are completing their sophomore year need to be moving out of DUS.
Attention first-year students (anyone who entered Penn State during Summer 2018 or later): 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 the degree audit system. Use the tool to find appropriate courses then schedule an appointment with your adviser.
- April 8–17
- Fall 2019 registration for most DUS students - April 10 (Wed)
- Ag Day - April 26 (Fri)
- Withdrawal Deadline and Last Day of Classes - April 29 - May 3
- Final Exams
More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.
Helping others, advocating, and research. Are these activities that interest you? Want to be a successful health professional school applicant? Consider stopping by the Pre-Health Advising Center in 225 Ritenour Building. Visit their walk-in advising (less than 10 minutes -- T, W, and F, 10:00–12:00 p.m.; M and R, 1:30–3:30 p.m.), make an appointment in Starfish or attend one of their upcoming events for first and second- year students:
- Med Prep (medicine, dentistry, and podiatry) on Wed, October 25, 6–7 p.m. in 117 Osmond.
- PA Prep (physician assistant) on Mon, Oct 30, 6–7 p.m. in 102 Thomas.
The Ag Advocates would like to invite you to attend Ag Day on Wednesday April 10 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on the Berkey Creamery, Forest Resources Building, and Business Building Lawns! The mission of Ag Day is to connect the Penn State community with agriculture and highlight the role it plays in their daily lives. Please join us to learn more about the agriculture industry and student involvement in the College of Agricultural Sciences. There will be animals, Berkey Creamery ice cream, and a series of presenters with a variety of backgrounds within the College of Ag Sciences throughout the day on the Business Lawn.
Penn State University Libraries Short Stories spring 2019 writing contest is open for submissions now through Friday, April 12, with the contest theme "The Other Side." Creative writers University-wide can submit original stories and poems and the public can vote for their favorites at psu.short-edition.com. Oh, there are five $100 prizes and honorable mentions too! Read the full PSU news story.
A representative from the Business Career Center will hold drop-in hours in the Grange Building every Wednesday from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Stop by for tips on resumes, cover letters, career events, and resources. They will also be in the HUB on Mondays from 12:30–2:30 p.m. These opportunities will start on March 13 and go through April 24. No Appointment needed. For assistance at other campuses, visit your campus career center.
Health Promotion and Wellness is now offering free Wellness Services for students. The services are designed to help students increase knowledge and learn new skills that contribute to healthy behaviors and academic success. Services are available for:
- Healthy Relationships and Sexual Health
- Nutrition/Healthy Eating
- Physical Activity
- Sleep
- Stress (Relaxation and Time Management)
Each service includes three 1-hour sessions and are held in the Wellness Suite, Room 20 IM Building. Trained peer educators deliver the services. Schedule an appointment by calling 814.863.0461 or by using the myUHS page. For students who are unable to make it to University Park, call in appointments as well as Skype/Zoom appointments are available.