Altoona has a shared advising model. The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) advises students who are undecided on a major or are in transition from one major to another. Faculty advise students in a pre-major or major program.
What to expect as an advisee:
- Meet with your academic adviser
- Be prepared for your appointment and ready to ask questions
- Read Penn State emails
- Use online and campus resources to explore majors, minors, and career goals
Reasons to see your adviser:
- Discuss majors and resources to explore majors, minors, and career goals
- Academic planning and course selection
- Academic progress
- Academic policies and procedures
- Questions and concerns
How to contact your adviser:
- Use LionPATH or the "My Success Network" in Starfish to find the name and contact information for your adviser
- Schedule an appointment using Starfish, if your adviser uses it for appointments
- Email from your Penn State email account
Engage in your academic career to be successful!