DUS Group Advising Sessions
Spring 2023 Sessions
What are they? Advising sessions with groups of students to discuss popular advising topics.
Who’s invited? All DUS students.
Why attend? To learn more about the topic/college and to ask questions in a friendly, open environment.
Where? All sessions will be held in the Grange Building Lobby unless otherwise noted.
*All sessions have limited seating, so please sign up early.
Tools You Need To Be a Successful Student
Want to start the semester off on the right? Learn about techniques and resources you can use to set you up for success for the new semester!
When: Tuesday, January 17th at 4:00 p.m., Grange Lobby
Register and Attend: Please register in advance for the session.
How to Get Involved
Wondering how to get engaged with campus opportunities? Learn about how to engage in clubs/student organizations, research, service, and other engagement opportunities at Penn State.
When: Monday, January 30th at 4:00 p.m.
Register and Attend: Please register in advance for the session.
Undergraduate Research 101
Wondering how to get engaged in undergraduate research opportunities? Learn why it is important, how to identify topics of interests and opportunities, and how to reach out and connect with a faculty member.
When: Thursday, February 16th at 4:00 p.m.
Register and Attend: Please register in advance for the session.
Interested in Smeal Majors?
Have questions about how to get into a Smeal major? This session will review the Smeal entrance-to-major requirements, as well as the process for entering Smeal majors. This session will also provide you helpful tools, such as GPA predictors and the “what if report,” for making sure that you are on track to complete your entrance requirements.
Feel free to come with questions about different Smeal majors and entrance-to-major requirements.
When: Tuesday, February 28th at 4:00 p.m.
Register and Attend: Please register in advance for the session.
Explore and Find the Right Major for You
Unsure of your major? Don't know where to start your exploration? This session will provide you with tools and resources to explore possible majors and help you to evaluate potential majors.
When: Tuesday, March 14th at 4:00 p.m.
Register and Attend: Please register in advance for the session.
General Education 101
Wondering “Why?” and “How?” Learn about general education requirements and how making purposeful, intentional general education selections can enhance the undergraduate experience. Please bring your laptop to this session.
When: Tuesday, March 21st at 4:00 p.m.
Register and Attend: Please register in advance for the session.
Course Enrollment 101
Need assistance enrolling in courses this semester? Learn how to find your enrollment date, how to find appropriate class & how enroll in courses in Lionpath. You will also learn what to do if a class is full, how to add yourself to a wait list, how to declare a major and more! Please bring your laptop to this session.
When: Tuesday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m.
Register and Attend: Please register in advance for the session.