DUS Group Advising Sessions

Fall 2024 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? Grange Building Lobby

*All sessions have limited seating, so please sign up early.  


Venture into the Smeal College of Business

Join us for a deep dive into the requirements to enter majors within the Smeal College of Business: required courses, cumulative GPA, credit windows, and sequencing of courses. Learn about unique programs and ways to engage in student clubs/activities within the Smeal College of Business as freshmen and sophomores!

When: Tuesday, September 10 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


Enriching the Lives of Others:  Get to Know the College of Health and Human Development

Dedicated to enriching human well-being and strengthening intellectual, social, physical, economic, and emotional wellness, Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development (HHD) will give you a solid foundation for positively impacting the way people live — both now and far into the future. 

When:  Monday, September 16 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


Discover Science & Medicine:  Learn more about the Eberly College of Science

Curious about science, research, or medicine? Come learn about majors, pre-health advising, and opportunities through the Eberly College of Science!

When: Monday, September 30 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


Explore the College of Information Sciences & Technology

Wondering if majors in the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) are right for you?  Come learn more about your options!

When: Thursday, October 3 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


Learn more about the College of Education

Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher? Do you enjoy the idea of helping others to improve through learning and instruction, or working in the field of education policy?  Come and join us to learn more about the College of Education and its majors!

When: Thursday, October 10 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


Pursue your Passion, Launch your Legacy: The College of Liberal Arts

Learn how to use the Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network to combine a fun degree with a promising future.

When: Tuesday, October 15 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


College of Engineering: Inspiring Change, Impacting Tomorrow

Who are engineers? What type of engineer do you want to be? Learn about the majors, minors, entrance to major requirements, and opportunities through the College of Engineering.

When:  Wednesday, October 16 at 12 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:    Please register in advance for this session.


Discover the College of Earth & Mineral Sciences!

Are you interested in studying sustainability, climate change, and energy solutions? Learn how to study the environment, energy, and people through diverse programs in engineering, science, business, and the social sciences.

When:  Tuesday, October 22 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:    Please register in advance for this session.


Exploring the College of Agricultural Sciences

If you are interested in business, agriculture, the environment, human health, or the sciences, the College of Agricultural Sciences will have a major for you.

When: Thursday, October 24 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


Design Your Future:  Explore the College of Arts & Architecture

Do you have a creative spirit? An eye for design? A love of performing? Join us as we dive into the opportunities within the College of Arts & Architecture. Learn about the entrance process, explore the minors within the college, and discover if a student group or ensemble is right for you!

When: Wednesday, October 30 at 1:30 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.


Communications Majors and Opportunities

Find out about where a major in the College of Communications can take you!

When:  Tuesday, November 5 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:    Please register in advance for this session.


Explore & 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 evaluate potential majors.

When: Thursday, November 7 at 4 pm in the Grange Building Lobby

Register & Attend:   Please register in advance for this session.