Are you looking to get ahead or stay on track with your studies this summer? Taking summer courses is a great way to remain academically productive. Penn State offers a wide variety of courses across three summer sessions – Maymester, Summer Session I, and Summer Session II. Students can enroll in courses at any Penn State campus during the summer, including World Campus. Taking a course at your local campus could also be an option. Talk with your adviser to start planning your summer today!
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Thinking About Summer Courses?
How Do I Know When to Schedule?
Now is a great time to ask yourself that question. DUS students will schedule for fall in mid-April with the exception of priority (early) registration for some (veterans, athletes, Schreyer Scholars, and students with disabilities).
How to determine your registration date:
1) Typically students with more credits register first; registration dates are determined by adding your total credits earned to the credits on your current schedule.
2) There are two ways to look up your date to register: checking the Registration Timetable and looking at your LionPATH Student Center for Enrollment Dates.
3) You can begin enrolling in classes at 12:00 a.m. on your day to schedule.
Make sure you schedule an appointment with your adviser to plan for next semester and beyond. Preparation is the key to success!
Preparing for the Career Fair
Preparing to attend the Career Fair for the first time can be overwhelming. With a large number of employers expected to attend Virtual Spring Career Days (March 3 and 4) this year, it is important to do your research on what to expect, prepare your resume, and strategize for success by targeting specific organizations of interest. Penn State Career Services is a great resource for taking on the Career Fair with confidence. They offer career counseling, prep workshops, volunteer opportunities, and more. Check out your campus career services office to take advantage of similar programs and opportunities for support. Students from all campuses and colleges are welcome to attend!
Important Dates:
- Today–March 14
- Final Exam Conflict Filing Period - March 2 (Tues)
- DUS Group Advising Session - Interested in Smeal? - March 3 (Wed)
- Study Smarter Session - March 3–4
- Virtual Spring Career Days - March 8 (Mon)
- Study Smarter Session - March 11 (Thurs)
- Wellness Day - NO CLASSES - March 14 (Sun)
- Daylight Savings Time Begins - Set clocks forward 1 hour
Resource Spotlight:
Health Professions Advising
Interested in a career in health care? Visit health professions advising in the Eberly College of Science Advising Center. Health professions advisers work with students from all colleges and Penn State campuses.
Events and Announcements:
CIENT Journey and Opportunities
All Campuses
Curious about the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) major? Want to learn from other students about the courses in CIENT, exciting resources, and career paths upon graduation? The CIENT Journey and Opportunities 2-Night Event is open to anyone considering the CIENT major and wanting to learn more about CIENT classes and career paths. Students that attend will have the chance to win gift cards to Saxbys and the Penn State Creamery! Both sessions will be available on Zoom.
Night 1 - CIENT Journey and Opportunities: March 3, 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Night 2 - CIENT Career Paths: March 4, 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Apply for the DUS Leadership Council
University Park
Do you want to develop leadership skills while helping other exploratory students find their niche in college? Do you want to give back to the DUS community while gaining professional communication skills? You may want to learn more about the DUS Leadership Council. To be invited to apply for the Leadership Council, you must be nominated by your academic adviser no later than Monday, March 1, 2021. Make an appointment with your adviser before this date to learn more about the opportunity and to ask to be formally nominated.
Eligibility requirements and more information can be found on the DUS Leadership Council website.
Undergraduate Research
All Campuses
Interested in doing undergraduate research but not sure where to start? Students looking to learn more about how to become involved in research as undergraduates are encouraged to attend workshops organized by University Libraries and Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring.
The workshops cover everything undergraduate students need to know, including defining research and discovery opportunities, using research ethics and emotional intelligence, designing an effective research poster, and preparing to present at the Undergraduate Exhibition.
Research opportunities are available for undergraduates in all fields of study. While inquiry in the social sciences may look different from the arts, which looks different from engineering, the process of discovery and asking questions is similar across the disciplines. Previous experience with research is not required to participate in the workshops.
For a full list of research and fellowship opportunities, visit the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring website.
Group Advising Sessions
All Campuses
DUS will be holding group advising sessions throughout the semester as a way to discuss popular advising topics with groups of students. These sessions are open to all DUS students and will help you to learn more about the topic and to ask questions in a friendly, open environment. For more information on each session, including dates and times, visit the DUS Group Advising website. All sessions will be held via Zoom.
Upcoming Spring 2021 Sessions
March 2, 8:00 p.m.: Interested in Smeal?
March 30, 8:00 p.m.: Explore and Find the Right Major for You
HealthWorks Peer Health Educator
University Park
Passionate about health and wellness? HealthWorks, a peer health education outreach program in Health Promotion and Wellness, is currently recruiting student volunteers to become Peer Health Educators for the 2021–22 academic year. The deadline for applications is March 5, 2021. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.
The HealthWorks program offers student volunteers two unique opportunities to share and promote health information on campus. These opportunities include:
- One-on-one wellness services for students
- Outreach activities and educational workshops
To learn more about the Peer Health Educator position or HealthWorks, visit the HealthWorks website.
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:
- Use our online form to submit a question. Use your Penn State email.
Study Smarter Workshops
University Park
How can you better monitor your learning so that you don't waste time and effort on ineffective study strategies? This workshop presents research-based evidence that metacognition (awareness of how you learn and the predictable effects of the related choices you make) can help you successfully transition to the demands of college-level courses as well as the flexibility of setting your own schedule.
For more information or to sign up for a study smarter workshop, visit the Penn State Learning website.
Upcoming Study Smarter Workshops:
- Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Monday, March 8, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 17, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 18, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 21, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 14, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 19, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Remote Tutoring and Guided Study Groups
University Park
Looking for help with your courses? Penn State Learning (PSL) is offering their tutoring and guided study groups both online and in-person this semester.
Guided Study Groups (GSG): 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.
City Semester Pittsburgh
All Campuses
Looking for a summer or fall internship and interested in sustainability? Apply now for Penn State Center Pittsburgh’s City Semester program and make a tangible impact on the community and your future. The program—offered in-person or virtually—provides Penn State students with a unique and immersive experience to earn credits through an internship with a Pittsburgh partner and course on urban sustainability. Learn more and apply at citysemesterpittsburgh.psu.edu.
Join us for a virtual information session to chat with the City Semester team on Thursday, March 25 at 3:00 p.m. Register online for this event.