DUS News - August 26, 2019
You met with your academic adviser, reviewed your Suggested Academic Plans and What-If Reports to plan your schedule, and you registered for courses. Now that those classes have begun, it's time to ask yourself some questions: Is the course content aligned with what you hoped to learn from this course? Is the out of class work balanced among your courses? Do you have three mid-term exams on the same date? All of these can be addressed by looking through your syllabi and talking with your instructors about the semester agenda. Please be an ACTIVE participant in your educational journey and reach out for help, if needed. If you need to alter your schedule, NOW is the time to do it.
If you need to meet with a DUS adviser at University Park during the drop/add period (Monday, August 26 through Friday, August 30), come to the Grange Building between, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. You will see the first available DUS adviser. There will be no scheduled appointments with advisers during this week—walk-ins only. If you are a DUS student at another campus, there may also be drop-in appointments during the first week, but you should check with your Academic Advising Center for more information.
To discuss topics that are not important to resolve during the drop/add week, schedule an appointment with your DUS Adviser (at University Park and at some Campus Locations) online via Starfish (starfish.psu.edu). If online scheduling is enabled, you will see a link to make an appointment (If not, you can always contact your adviser or your Advising Office directly).
- August 26 (Mon)
- First Day of Classes - August 27 (Tues)
- Transportation Fair - August 28 (Wed)
- Student Involvement Fair - August 31 (Sat at 11:59 p.m.)
- Regular course drop deadline - September 1 (Sun at 11:59 p.m.)
- Regular course add deadline - September 2 (Mon)
- Labor Day - No Classes - September 3 (Tues)
- Career Services Open House - September 3 (Tues)
- Bellisario College of Communications Involvement Fair - September 4 (Wed)
- College of Ag Sciences Involvement Fair
More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.
Welcome Week is full of activities to help you explore your new home at Penn State, connect with friends, and discover something new. Find all the events at http://welcomeweek.psu.edu/welcome-week-schedule
The Student Engagement Network Grant Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2019! The SEN will be awarding grants of up to $3,000 to support student engagement experiences. Examples include financial support for unpaid internships or research opportunities, living expenses, travel costs, and conference fees. Grant funding can also be used to compensate a student working fewer hours in order to be involved in a student club or organization on campus.
To learn more and apply visit engage.psu.edu/students/grants.
The application will be open August 23 through September 6. If you have questions about the grant program or how to apply, visit the SEN in 102 HUB-Robeson Center, email us at engage@psu.edu, or call us at our new number, (814) 863-5995.
Check out many of Penn State’s student clubs and organizations on Wednesday, August 28 from 11 - 4 p.m. at the Student Involvement Fair in the HUB-Robeson Center. The Involvement Fair is one of the best opportunities to get involved in campus life at Penn State. Student Organizations set up displays and have members on site talk to visitors one on one about what their organization does on campus. Involvement in co-curricular experiences is one of the most important parts of having a successful college career! You will make friends, learn all about Penn State, and develop invaluable skills you will use in life beyond Penn State. There are over 1,000 student organizations to choose from. Wondering where to start? Start at the Involvement Fair!
Information session about Bellisario College and communications-related activities, clubs and organizations on campus. This free event provides opportunity for students to get information about getting involved on campus. Tuesday, September 3 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. at Alumni Hall in the HUB.
The College of Agricultural Sciences Involvement Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 4, from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. on the grassy area behind the ASI greenhouses and across from the Creamery patio. Continuing students and students new to University Park will be introduced to club, organization, and society opportunities. Creamery ice cream will be served.
Interested in entering the health professions field? Students considering medical, dental, podiatry, and physician assistant professions must attend a Med Prep or PA Prep group advising session prior to meeting one-on-one with PreHealth Advising. All other students are encouraged to attend these sessions as well, as they contain valuable information about how to get started (e.g., prerequisite coursework, extracurricular experiences, etc.).
FA19 Med Prep & PA Prep Group-Advising Schedule (all sessions are the same - attend one):
Med Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring medicine, dentistry, and podiatry will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills these health profession schools require of their applicants.
- September 5, 6:00–7:00 p.m., 101 Thomas
- November 11, 6:00–7:00 p.m., 262 Willard
PA Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring physician assistant careers will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills needed to successfully apply to physician assistant programs.
- September 10, 6:00–7:00 p.m., 112 Buckhout
- November 6, 6:00–7:00 p.m., 201 Thomas
Additional information about health professions advising is available on our website: http://science.psu.edu/interdisciplinary-programs/premedicine/prehealth-advising