DUS News - October 5, 2020
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.
Thinking About What to Schedule?
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.
- October 6 (Tues)
- DUS Group Advising Session - Interested in Smeal? - October 7 (Wed)
- Study Smarter Workshop - October 8 (Thurs)
- Study Smarter Workshop - October 14 (Tues)
- Education Abroad Fair
- LER Info Session - October 30 (Fri)
- DUS Scholarship Application Deadline
Interested in learning how your academic progress counts toward a certain major, minor, or certificate? Learn how to run a What-If Report through LionPath!
https://tutorials.lionpath.psu.edu/public/S_RunningWhatifReport/
Quick question advising is intended for topics and questions that can be resolved with a brief 5-10 minute conversation or an email. Some of these topics include: Discussion about 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; transferring credits. Quick question advising is not intended for in-depth conversations.
For students enrolled in DUS:
- Email your assigned adviser. Use your Penn State email.
- 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.
Still need a first-year seminar? Interested in picking up another credit? Looking to build your skills as a student? Consider enrolling in PSU 97: Academic Exploration and Student Success. This 1-credit first-year seminar is specifically for DUS students. The course aims to guide first-year students toward success at Penn State. It will emphasize a holistic view of student success and highlight the internal and external factors which often influence academic and personal progress and development. Specific class topics include exploring majors, academic resources, personal health and wellness, exploring co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities, career development, and financial literacy. Activities will include self-reflection, class dialogue, and guest speakers.
Course meeting times: Tu/Th 12:20–1:10 p.m. Eastern Time from October 20 to December 11.
Contact your DUS academic adviser to discuss adding the class.
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. All sessions will be held online via Zoom and all times listed are Eastern Time (ET).
Upcoming Study Smarter Sessions:
- Wednesday, October 7 at 11 a.m., https://bit.ly/StudySmarter10-7-20_11AM
- Thursday, October 8 at 6 p.m., https://bit.ly/StudySmarter10-8-20_6PM
- Tuesday, November 10 at 5 p.m., https://bit.ly/StudySmarter11-10-20_5PM
- Wednesday, November 11 at 10 a.m., https://bit.ly/StudySmarter11-11-20_10
- Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m., https://bit.ly/StudySmarter11-12-20_6PM
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 will be held via Zoom.
Upcoming Fall 2020 Sessions
All sessions are at 8:00 p.m. ET and held via Zoom:
October 6: Interested in Smeal?
Register and attend online: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tTinkKA7Tq-tD5W6zLoEOQ
October 20: Explore and Find the Right Major for You
Register and attend online: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LzZyxV3OQ7GVkIdV4DhWzg
Interested in learning more about the majors in the School of Labor and Employment Relations? Come to their virtual major night on Wednesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m.
Learn about internship programs, career opportunities, integrated undergraduate-graduate degree programs, and more! Meet our academic advisers and career counselor and learn more about student organizations.
Register online at https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eESX2fVxfen1kEd
The DUS Scholarship recognizes and awards $1,000 to outstanding DUS sophomores who have engaged meaningfully in exploring their academic options. If you are a DUS sophomore (at any campus) with a GPA of 3.50 or above, we encourage you to apply for the DUS Scholarship.
If you are interested in pursuing the Health and Physical Education Emphasis in the AEH Option in Kinesiology and/or earning multiple certifications: P-12 HPE Certification, fitness certifications (ACSM, NSCA, ACE) along with a B.S. in Kinesiology, you are invited to attend the Health and Physical Education Interest Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday October 6, starting at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/8381581451).
If you KNOW your plan is to pursue the Health and Physical Education Emphasis in the AEH Option, please plan on attending this meeting so an instructor can touch base with you and make sure you are on track!
During the meeting, HPE advisers, faculty and staff will go over all of the requirements to get into the HPE Emphasis; suggest future courses in terms of sequencing, which courses to take when/together, etc.; and, most importantly, answer any questions you may have about the HPE Emphasis!
If you are curious about the Suggested Academic Plan and/or courses in the AEH Option/HPE Emphasis please check out this website: https://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/colleges/health-human-development/kinesiology-bs/#suggestedacademicplantext
Interested in education abroad? Come to the annual Education Abroad Fair on Wednesday, October 14, 4:00–7:00 p.m. The 2020 Penn State Education Abroad Fair will be held on a virtual platform. Each year, Penn State hosts exhibitors from over 80 different study abroad partners, support offices, scholarship sources, and academic colleges to bring students the information they want about education abroad! Talk with representatives from universities and study centers abroad. Meet advisers from your college who know which courses and locations are best for your major. Talk to the Education Abroad office staff about the 400+ study abroad programs and how to apply for scholarships. Learn about other support and resources, like resources for students with disabilities who are going abroad or programs to increase study abroad participation amongst students from underrepresented populations.
Learn more by visiting the Education Abroad Fair website.
Students thinking about going to law school should sign up for an information session before scheduling an individual appointment with the pre-law adviser. Two kinds of sessions are available throughout the semester: “Pre-Law Orientation” and “Applying to Law School.” See details, dates/times, and registration instructions at Pre-Law Information Sessions. Note: These sessions fill quickly.
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 a great resource for students when looking at the difference between majors.
Do you love Penn State? Do you want to share your love for the university and your experience with prospective students? Join Lion Scouts! Lion Scouts is Penn State’s largest student tour guide organization. Walking backwards since 1985, they work under the Undergraduate Admissions Office to assist with recruitment efforts and give tours of campus. Applications are now open and can be found at: bit.ly/ApplyLS. The deadline to apply is October 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Upcoming Information Sessions (held via Zoom):
Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30p.m.
Sunday, October 18, time TBD
Learn more by visiting the Lion Scouts website or contact Kayla Prag at lionscoutsrecruitment@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.