If you have three final exams on one day OR three exams in consecutive periods you can file an Overload Conflict Exam Request Form if you are at University Park, Harrisburg, or Behrend campus. If you are at another campus, please contact your campus registrar. The University Registrar explains the final exam conflict procedure.
Don’t know when your exams are? You can find a tutorial on viewing your exam schedule in LionPATH. Look for “Exam Schedule” under Other academics.
When thinking about what to schedule for next semester, keep the Undergraduate Bulletin in mind. The Bulletin allows you to search Penn State's 160 degree programs and view the course requirements for each. Each tile on the Programs page represents one major, and you can click on the tile to learn more information about it. Once you select a major to view, the "Suggested Academic Plan" tab on the right hand side will provide you with the recommended course sequence for that major. Additionally, the suggested academic plan is interactive, which allows you to click on a course and view the description and pre-requisites. You can use this tool as a guide to determine what courses you should schedule for the spring semester.
Looking for help with your courses? Check out the many services offered at the learning center at University Park or any Penn State campus.
The DUS Scholarship recognizes and awards $1,000 to outstanding DUS second-year students who have engaged meaningfully in exploring their academic options. If you are a second-year student enrolled in DUS (at any campus) with a GPA of 3.50 or above, we encourage you to apply. For complete details and how to apply, visit the DUS Scholarships page on the DUS website.
The College of Health and Human Development and the College of Medicine offer an accelerated-degree for Penn State undergraduates in the Biobehavioral Health (BBH), Health Policy and Administration (HPA), and Kinesiology (KINES) degree programs. Students can earn both a bachelor of science and a master of public health (MPH) degree as part of a integrated undergraduate/graduate (IUG) program.
Interested? Come to the information session on Thursday, October 7, at 4:00 p.m. in 335 Health and Human Development Building. Registration is required by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4.
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. City Semester is an immersive “study away” experience in urban sustainability, open to all Penn State students. Earn credits while interning with a community partner and learning about sustainability in one of the world’s most resilient cities. Explore real-world issues in climate action, architectural design, clean energy, landscape architecture, urban equality, education, and more.
Apply by October 29, 2021, to be considered for the spring 2022 program and by March 18, 2022, for the summer 2022 program.
Interested in a major in the College of Engineering? There are several ways for you to learn about majors in the college. You can attend a virtual major night, in which you can view a presentation by faculty and current students and learn about the major, typical coursework, and potential career paths. Note that the linked website states that attendance is required. This is only a requirement if you are enrolled in EDSGN 100. These events are open to all students considering an engineering major, not just students enrolled in EDSGN 100. We chose to link to this site to show all available sessions. You can attend one or all sessions. The choice is yours!
Don't have time to visit the virtual major nights? Check out the series of 5-minute videos highlighting each major with current faculty, students, and alum who are working in their respective industries. These are great resources for students when looking at the differences between majors.
Are you starting to think about your spring 2022 schedule? Exploring Smeal majors? Come talk to Smeal Student Mentors about the best way to schedule your classes for next semester. The event is on Wednesday, October 6, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Business Building Atrium. Come and go as you please and bring your laptop for personalized help! No RSVP needed.
*Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, there will not be snacks available at this event.
P.S. Don’t forget your DUS adviser can help with scheduling decisions too! Make an appointment: https://dus.psu.edu/appointments
Throughout the fall and spring semesters, advisers in the Eberly College of Science are offering a series of pre-health advising sessions. Students considering medical, dental, podiatry, and physician assistant professions must attend one of the following group advising sessions prior to meeting one-on-one with PreHealth Advising:
No registration is required.
For more information on session dates and times, please visit the College of Science PreHealth Advising website.
Want a professional photo of yourself for your social media pages, LinkedIn account, or just to show your parents? Stop by the Bank of America Career Services Building any Tuesday or Friday during the fall semester for a free professional headshot!
Tuesdays: 3:30–4:30 p.m. ET
Fridays: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
DUS will be holding Group Advising Sessions throughout the fall 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 https://dus.psu.edu/group-advising. All sessions are held in the Grange Building Lobby, unless otherwise listed on the website. Some sessions have multiple dates and locations available.
Fall 2021 Sessions
All sessions are at 4:00 p.m. ET and held in the Grange Building Lobby. (Note: masks will be required, regardless of vaccination status).
October 21: Interested in Smeal?
Please register in advance for the October 21 session.
October 28: Explore and Find the Right Major for You
The Division of Undergraduate Studies is on Instagram! Follow us @PennState_DUS to see student/alumni stories, academic tips, events, announcements, and more. Share your own DUS story with us using #PennStateDUS for the chance to be featured.