DUS News - September 12, 2022
Have you found that studying for class in college has been different than in high school? Do you want to end the fall 2022 semester with your highest possible GPA? Try going to the DUSuccess Study Skills and Time Management webpage. There, you'll find videos, upcoming events, and other resources that can help!
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? Look for “Final Exam Schedule” on your LionPATH dashboard.
Your instructors care about your success. If they’re concerned by something you’re doing or not doing in their class—your performance on assignments, attendance, participation—they can “raise a flag” in Starfish to share their concern with you and/or your adviser. Your instructors have been invited to raise flags and send “kudos” (positive feedback) to students in their classes this week. This gives you a chance to see how you’re doing and make any needed changes early in the semester.
What Can I Do About It?
Try these strategies to take charge of your success:
- Talk with you instructor about their concern during their office hours. Be sure to review the syllabus before the meeting and reflect on the reason(s) for their concern. While it’s normal to feel nervous about attending office hours for the first time, there are plenty of tips to help with crafting the perfect email and office hours etiquette.
- Attend a Study Smarter session to learn the most effective study techniques.
- Use free tutoring services on campus.
- Schedule an appointment with your DUS adviser to discuss your progress, learn about additional resources, and create a plan for your success. We care about your success and want to help you thrive.
Following up on flags can help you to achieve your full potential! Don’t know if you’ve received a progress report yet? Check your Starfish dashboard or Penn State email for progress reporting messages from notices@starfishsolutions.com.
- September 12–16
- RPTM Welcome Week - September 13 (Tues)
- Group Advising - How to Get Involved - September 13–15
- Fall Career Days - September 20 (Tues)
- Study Smarter Workshop
- Interactive Virtual Workshop: Las Cafeteras
- BUILD Night: Make Your Own Neon Sign! - September 21 (Wed)
- Religious and Spiritual Organization Fair - September 22 (Thurs)
- Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Event: Betto Arcos - September 23 (Fri)
- Equity and Inclusion Carnival
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!
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 visit https://dus.psu.edu/group-advising. All sessions are held in the Grange Building Lobby, unless otherwise listed on the website.
Fall 2022 Sessions
All sessions are at 4:00 p.m. ET and held in the Grange Building Lobby.
September 13: How to Start the Semester Off on the Right Foot
Please register in advance for the September 13 session.
September 28: Undergraduate Research 101
Please register in advance for the September 28 session.
October 4: Interested in Smeal?
Please register in advance for the October 4 session.
November 1: Explore and Find the Right Major for You
DUS students are invited to join Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management (RPTM) for their Welcome Week Kick-Off from September 12–16. During Welcome Week, students will have the opportunity to...
- Meet, play, and hang out with RPTM students
- Meet RPTM faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and graduate students
- Learn about RPTM research, majors, minors, and certificates
- Start the semester off with some fun!
Find out more about the planned events on the RPTM Welcome Week webpage.
Come join the Maker Ambassadors for the next BUILD Night on September 20, from 6–8 p.m. at the Learning Factory. This month's project is making LED neon lighted signs!
BUILD Nights are a great opportunity to build your confidence designing and making and are open to everyone (both STEM and non-STEM) to experience Learning Factory in a low-stress environment with lots of help from student Maker Ambassadors.
Be sure to RSVP, and contact Morgan Schnars at mys5441@psu.edu with any questions.
Looking to get food on campus but don't want to venture out and wait in line? Penn State Eats, the online food and drink app is now available through the Penn State Go app. Skip the line and order all your favorites.
It's easy, here's how:
- Open the Penn State Go app
- Choose Dining
- Order through Penn State Eats
No lines or waiting, fast, easy, and contact-less. Enjoy! For more information and available locations, visit the Penn State Food Services website.
There are three ways you can talk with a DUS adviser at University Park (Note: DUS students at other campuses or at other colleges at University Park should check how advising services are being offered where you are):
- 20–30 minute scheduled appointment with your assigned adviser over Zoom or in person.
- Quick Question Advising with any DUS adviser over Zoom. No appointment is needed. Quick Question Advising will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9:00–11:00 a.m. You can find the link to the Zoom room on the DUS appointments webpage.
- Email your assigned adviser.
Have a question that can be resolved in a short 5–10 minute conversation? Join us for Quick Question Advising in person or 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:
- Email your assigned adviser. Use your Penn State email.
- Come to the Grange Building lobby or 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 1:00–3:00 p.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.
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