Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Who is my advisor?
A. You can always check who your advisor is by logging on to eLion and clicking on "Advisor Information".
Q. How do I make an appointment?
A. You can either call our office at 814-898-6260 or stop by Reed 1 to make an appointment in person.
Q. How often should I meet with my adviser?
A. At least once a semester, just to make sure you are on the right track academically.
Q. Where do I go for my appointment?
A. Our office is located in Reed 1, which is on the ground floor of the Reed Union Building.
Q. What can my adviser help me to do?
A. In DUS, we can help you explore different majors, plan a schedule for next semester, interpret a degree audit, drop and add courses, and refer you to appropriate offices.
Q. I have no idea what I want to do with my life. Who can help me?
A. We can! Choosing a major and choosing a career cannot be separated from each other. DUS advisers can help you look at your interests, abilities, and values in order to determine what careers (and majors) suite you best. Simply set up an appointment with one of us to get started.
Q. How long can I stay in DUS?
A. You can remain in DUS for two full time semesters (12 credits or more) beyond your first year.
Q. How can I go to University Park?
A. Except for a limited number of cases, students CANNOT do a Change of Assignment to UP before their 5th semester. Even then, many majors have Entrance to Major requirements that must be met in order to go to UP. If you are thinking of a major that would require you to eventually go to UP, make sure you meet with an adviser ASAP to discuss if there are GPA or course requirements.
Other FAQ available through Advising @ PSU:(These are University Park developed questions so only some of them apply to Behrend students.)
Can I change advisers?
Can I double major at Penn State?
What's a minor?
What happens if I repeat a course?
How can I change my campus?
Do you think I should Late Drop a course?
Can I take summer courses?
What should I take next semester?
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1 Reed Building
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
4701 College Drive
Erie, PA 16563
Telephone: 814-898-6260
Fax: 814-898-6455