DUS News - September 7, 2020

News: 
Adjusting to College – How to Get Help

If you are a first-year student, you may be feeling some homesickness, uncertainty, stress, confusion, and more. Please visit the Adjustment to College section of the DUSuccess website. Here you will find lots of resources to help you adjust to college life and how to find support. Feel free to share these resources with a friend, as well.

What are the rules about missing a class

Are there legitimate reasons to be absent? If you’re sick, do you need a doctor’s note before an absence can be excused? How much notice do you need to give your instructor if you know you’ll miss a class? Read the Faculty Senate Policy on Class Attendance for full details. 

Important Dates: 
  • September 7 (Mon)
    - Labor Day - CLASSES HELD
    - DUS Offices Closed - no advising appointments
  • September 14 (Mon)
    - IST Pro Expo
  • September 21-23 (Mon-Wed)
    - Virtual Fall Career Days
Resource Spotlight: 
Bulletin Program Filter

The Undergraduate Bulletin includes an easy way to filter programs based on interests, college, and campus location. Check it out! http://undergraduate.bulletins.psu.edu

Events and Announcements: 
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; help with LionPATH; reviewing Entrance-to-Major requirements; General Education information not related to your schedule planning questions; how to transfer credits. It 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 are held in the Grange Building Lobby, unless otherwise listed on the website. Some sessions have multiple dates and locations available.

Upcoming Fall 2020 Sessions

All sessions are at 8:00 p.m. EST and held via Zoom:

September 22: How to Get Involved:  How to Start the SemesterOff 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 Standard Time (EST).

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.