DUS News - September 25, 2017

News: 

How do I know when to schedule?

September is a great time to ask yourself that question. Most DUS students will schedule in November 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 way to look up your date to register: Registration Timetable and in LionPATH, look at your Student Center for Enrollment Dates.

3) You can begin enrolling in classes at 12:01 a.m. on your day to schedule.

Why go to office hours, and how to do it

Now is the time to start visiting your instructors during their office hours. What if you don’t know what to say? Here are some ideas. What if you’re not having a problem in the class? Even better reason to go! Don’t be afraid to just introduce yourself, show you care, and make a connection.  What’s the etiquette? Here are some tips, and here’s some advice for navigating the “hidden rules” of office hours. Remember, instructors are people too, and their office hours are times specifically set aside for YOU to support your learning.

Important Dates: 

More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.

Resource Spotlight: 

DUSuccess

Do you need help with…

  • Motivation
  • Direction and Goals
  • Adjustment to College
  • Personal Issues
  • Study Skills & Time Management
  • Technology
  • Particular Subjects
  • Finances for College

Check out DUSuccess !!!

 

Events and Announcements: 

College Corner - Smeal College of Business

University Park

Want the opportunity to make a face-to-face connection with a representative from each of the colleges at University Park while asking questions and finding out about the majors, minors, and special programs your college has to offer? Come to the College Corner, held every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. in the Grange Building Lobby. Each week, a different college will have a representative present to answer general questions and provide information about their college. Note that this time is not expected to be for individual advising, but is intended for general information gathering.

This week's representative is from the Smeal College of Business.

Telecom Majors Night

University Park

Attention ALL Telecommunications majors and Pre-Majors:  Curious about Telecommunications?  Trying to figure out which courses to schedule next semester?  Have all your questions answered at Telecom Majors Night: Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 PM in 121 Sparks Building.

Meet the faculty and learn more about the major and how it can prepare you to work for companies like HBO, NBC, Facebook, Google, AT&T, Spotify, ESPN, Apple, and Netflix.  We will discuss tracks within the major, Spring '18 course offerings, career opportunities, internships and more!  Open to all Telecom students and anyone interested in the major.

Be a DUS Peer Mentor

University Park

If you’re looking for a great way to gain leadership experience next summer, check-out the DUS Peer Mentor position. The DUS Peer Mentor team will play an important role in helping to promote a positive awareness of the exploratory educational experience and well-informed decision making before entering colleges/majors. To learn more about the role, visit https://dus.psu.edu/dus-peer-mentor or apply via the PSU jobs website at https://psu.jobs/job/74237

If you have any questions, direct them to Courtney Karmelita at cec5032@psu.edu.

Student Engagement EXPO - Call for Proposals

University Park

Proposals are sought for presentations, posters and photos that will inform or advance the practice of student engagement through research findings; innovative programs; student club activities; innovative programs or partnership models; proven community impact; effective curriculum or service-learning models; professional, travel, or volunteer experiences; or successful civic engagement practices. You should submit a proposal if you are an individual or Penn State undergraduate student team participating in student engagement in any format.

Call for Proposals deadline is October 13. The EXPO will be held on November 6 in the Freeman Auditorium, Engagement Space, HUB-Robeson Center

Learn more at: http:www.engage.psu.edu/events/

Political Science Group Advising Info Sessions

University Park

The Political Science department in the College of the Liberal Arts will be holding several information sessions this fall. Topics to be discussed include: All department majors including Political Science, International Politics and Social Data Analytics, their differences, common concurrent majors, Paterno Fellows Honors program, co-curricular activities, internship & study abroad information.

Session dates:

Wednesday, September 27: 3:35–4:20 p.m.
Friday, September 29: 10:10–11:00 a.m.
Monday, October 2: 10:10–11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 3: 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4: 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Thursday, October 5: 10:10–11:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 5: 1:35–2:25 p.m.

Please use this link to RSVP by Monday September 25th.  You can also sign up for a session by stopping by our office in 202 Pond. 

Deeper in Debt: Women and Student Loans

University Park

Based on a new study from the American Association of University Women showing almost two-thirds of the country’s $1.3 trillion dollars in student debt is held by women. Women incur larger student loan debt than men, and earn an average of 22% less than their male counterparts. These factors and others leave women with less disposable income.  It takes an average of two years longer for women to pay off student loan debt.  Federal and State funding of higher education, financial aid issues, academic choices, pay gaps in gender and race, and advocacy ideas for individuals will be discussed. This program will empower women to make life-changing choices that could dramatically affect their financial future. 

Want to learn more? Come to the Deeper in Debt: Women and Student Loans panel program on Tuesday, October 10th.  It will take place in the Smeal Business Building, Room 110, from 6:30 - 7:45 pm.  The program is sponsored by AAUW-Pennsylvania, AAUW State College and the Penn State Financial Literacy and Wellness Center.

Advance registration is requested via https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/deeper-in-debt-women-and-student-loans/.

Med Prep Sessions

University Park

First- and second-year students exploring medicine, dentistry and podiatry will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills these health profession schools require of the applicants.

Session dates:

  • Wed, October 25 @ 6–7p.m. in 117 Osmond Bldg
  • Mon, November 13 @ 6–7p.m. in 117 Osmond Bldg