DUS News - September 26, 2022

News: 

How Do I Know When to Schedule?

September is a great time to ask yourself that question. Most DUS students will schedule in late October to early 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 ways to look up your date to register: Registration Timetable and in LionPATH, where you can look at your Student Center for "Enrollment Dates."
  3. You can begin enrolling in classes at 12:00 a.m. ET on your day to schedule.
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Events and Announcements: 

Be a Part of the Penn State End-of-Year Video

All Campuses

Each year, Penn State releases an end-of-year video to celebrate what made the past year special and to wish community members a good winter break. This year, you can show us an image or short video that represents your favorite thing about Penn State for a chance to be included in the new video! If you're a DUS student or staff member, you can use this form to submit your photo/video for consideration. All submissions are due by Friday, October 7 at noon. You must be logged in to your Penn State O365 account to access the submission form. 

Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) Department Open House

University Park

Join faculty in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) for an overview of majors, a Q&A with faculty and students, and a lab tour.

EME majors include: Energy Business and Finance, Energy Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022
Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: 26 Hosler Building

Please contact Dr. Eugene Morgan (eum19@psu.edu) with any questions.

Nutrition and Dietetics Virtual Information Session

All Campuses

On Tuesday, October 4, at 5:30 p.m., Nutrition and Dietetics option students in their second or third year or who are pre-majors are invited to attend an information session to meet one of the requirements for the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement. DUS students interested in this option are invited to attend. This session will cover: 

  • All the requirements to earn the DPD Verification Statement
  • Pathways to earn the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials
  • Career options with the NDTR and RDN credentials

Students must pre-register for the session to be sent to the Zoom link.

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 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 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

Please register in advance for the November 1 session. 

DUS Advising for Fall Semester

University Park

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 or in person. 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. Note: On Monday, September 26, Quick Question Advising will be from 9:00–11:00 a.m. instead of the usual time, and there will be no Quick Question Advising on Tuesday, September 27 (see the full schedule for the week of September 26–30 below).
  • Email your assigned adviser.

Quick Question Advising

University Park

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.

    Temporary schedule for the week of September 26–30 only: 
    Mon., Sept. 26 9:00–11:00 a.m.
    Tues., Sept. 27 No Quick Question Advising
    Wed., Sept. 28 1:00–3:00 p.m.
    Thurs., Sept. 29 1:00–3:00 p.m.
    Fri., Sept. 30 No Quick Question Advising

    Regular fall schedule:
    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:

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All Campuses

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.