DUS News - September 15, 2020

News: 
Study Tips

Are you finding that studying for class in college is different than in high school? Are you wanting to end the fall 2020 semester with your highest possible GPA? Try going to the DUSuccess website for Study Skills and Time Management. You will find videos, upcoming events, and website links that can help!

Do You Have Three Finals In A Row?

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.

Important Dates: 
Resource Spotlight: 
What-If Reports

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/

 

Events and Announcements: 
Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring Week
All Campuses

Undergraduate students at Penn State interested in learning more about undergraduate research, creative inquiry, and how they can get involved can attend URFM talks during the week of September 14 to learn more about various aspects of research and fellowships. Find the full list of events on the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring website. 

Quick Question Advising
University Park

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:

Group Advising Sessions
University Park

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:

September 22: How to Get Involved: How to Start the Semester Off on the Right Foot

Register and attend online: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mxdBgcupT5WK8z_lDH-m7w

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

Study Smarter Workshop
All Campuses

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: 

Mobile Food Ordering
University Park

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:

  1. Go to the Penn State Go app
  2. Go to Dining
  3. Go to Penn State Eats and order

No lines or waiting, fast, easy, and contactless. Enjoy! For more information and available locations, visit the Penn State Food Services website. 

Explore the College of Engineering
University Park

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. 

Pre-Health Group Advising
University Park

Throughout the fall and spring semesters, advisers in the Eberly College of Science are offering a series of prehealth advising sessions. Students considering medical, dental, podiatry, and physician assistant professions must attend a "Health Professions Overview," "E-portfolio Overview," "Dent Prep," or "PA Prep" group advising session 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.