DUS News - January 2, 2019
Make sure you read any emails sent by your academic adviser via Starfish recently. These messages include comments about your academic plans, and highlight actions you may need to take. These messages are sent to your Penn State email account.
Are you considering taking some time off next semester? If so, you may want to think about filing a Leave of Absence, which allows you to return to the University without having to apply for re-enrollment and without having to change your academic program. If this is something you are pondering, please talk to your academic adviser as soon as possible, as there are still items that need to be considered (ie. Student Aid). The deadline to file a Leave of Absence for Spring 2019 is Friday, January 4, 2019.
If you need to meet with a DUS adviser at University Park during the drop/add period (Monday, January 7 through Friday, January 11), come to the Grange Building, 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 all other campuses, 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).
- January 7 (Mon)
- First Day of Classes Spring 2019 - January 7–8
- Spring 2019 Involvement Fair - January 7-13
- Drop/Add Period - January 12 (Sat)
- Regular Drop Deadline (midnight) - January 13 (Sun)
- Regular Add Deadline (midnight) - January 17 (Thurs)
- Global Health Minor Info Session - January 21 (Mon)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - No Classes
More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.
New to using Canvas to access class announcements, assignments, syllabi, discussions, files, and grades? Check out the Help and Support button on the Canvas home page!
Learning your way around University Park? Get some help and start connecting with others by going to events and activities listed in Spring Welcome Schedule.
Check out many of Penn State’s student clubs and organizations on Wednesday and Thursday, January 7 and 8, from 11–4 p.m. at the Student Involvement Fair in the HUB-Robeson Center. This fair is a great way to find some interests outside the classroom, enrich your college experience, and add value to your resume.
Attention Sophomores: The deadline to apply to the Integrated Masters of Accounting Program is Friday, January 18 at midnight. There will be an information session held on Thursday, January 10 from 6–7 p.m. in 110 Business Building. More information can be found at https://www.smeal.psu.edu/macc/integrated/admissions
If you’re looking for a great way to gain leadership experience next summer, check-out the DUS Peer Mentor position. The DUS Peer Mentor team will play an important role in helping to promote a positive awareness of the exploratory educational experience and well-informed decision making before entering colleges/majors. To learn more about the role, visit https://dus.psu.edu/dus-peer-mentor or apply via the PSU jobs website at https://psu.jobs/job/84409
If you have any questions, direct them to Courtney Karmelita at cec5032@psu.edu..
Review of applications will begin on February 4.
Interested in doing research or possibly studying abroad at some point in your academic career? Consider applying for the Spark Program. SPARK is a 7-week educational experience discussing funded opportunities for research or study abroad. Participants will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to help them take ownership of their undergraduate career and become competitive applicants, as well as leaders in their fields. Presenters include Penn State’s current and past fellowship recipients and key faculty on campus. Dinner is provided at every session/presentation.
Topics include:
- Undergraduate research and internships
- Leadership and civic engagement
- Working with faculty
- Writing a personal statement
Application deadline is January 18, 2019. Learn more at ufo.psu.edu/spark.