DUS News - September 28, 2020
Now is the time to start meeting with 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.
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 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 12:00 a.m. on your day to schedule.
- October 2-4 (Fri–Sun)
- Virtual Parents and Families Weekend - October 4 (Sun)
- Study Smarter Workshop - 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
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 !!!
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:
- Sunday, October 4 at 10 a.m., https://bit.ly/StudySmarter10-4-20_10AM
- 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
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.
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.
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
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, September 29 at 6:30 p.m.
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.
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 that 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 going abroad with a disability or how we’re working to increase study abroad participation among students from underrepresented populations.
Learn more by visiting the Education Abroad Fair website.
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.
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:
- Go to the Penn State Go app
- Go to Dining
- 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.
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.
Throughout the fall and spring semesters, advisers in the Eberly College of Science are offering a series of pre-health 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.