As an incoming first-year student, you are required to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) before you can enroll in Penn State courses. The resources below are designed to answer the most common questions that arise leading up to the first day of classes.

If you still have questions after reviewing these resources, please email dus@psu.edu.

DUS NSO Materials

(provided at NSO)

• DUS College Meeting Presentation (pdf)
• Student Presentation (pdf)

Incoming Credits

• Transferring College Credit to Penn State
• AP, IB, and CLEP Credit
• Transfer Credit Tool

Course Enrollment

• PSU Undergraduate Bulletin
• General Education Course Planning Tool
• Undergraduate Bulletin Course Descriptions
• ALEKS Math Assessment Placement Test Resources
• Should I take or re-take the ALEKS math placement?
• Office for Summer Programs (LEAP)

Helpful LionPATH Tutorials

• Searching for Classes
• Adding Classes
• Dropping Classes
• Using the Enrollment Shopping Cart

DUS Academic Adviser Assignment

• Available within 5-7 working days of completing NSO
• Find your assigned academic adviser in Starfish

Learning Resources

• Penn State Learning (tutoring)
• Student Disability Resources

Additional Resources

Housing Assignment Questions

• Housing Assignment Office

Tuition Schedule and Payment

• Bursar

New Student Orientation

• Penn State New Student Orientation
• Academic Integrity
• Office of Student Aid
• Student Affairs
• University Alcohol Policy
• University Health Services