Please scroll this page to see the full list of available resources. You will find Advising Technologies as well as University Resources on this screen.
Advising Technologies
In this section you will find the list of available advising technologies.
Essential Resources
LionPATH
LionPATH
Starfish
Starfish
Starfish is the system of record for advising notes and early progress reporting history. Advisers use Starfish to record advising notes, filter for students who need outreach, and to manage advising appointments.
Elevate
Elevate
Elevate is a custom-built learning analytics application designed to deliver critical data insights to academic advisers in support of proactive intervention and advising practices.
*Elevate is only available to assigned advisers and designated organizational administrators.
University Resources
In this section you will find the list of available university resources.
Undergraduate Bulletin
Undergraduate Bulletin
The Undergraduate Bulletin is the comprehensive source for undergraduate academic information and program requirements. Advisers use the Bulletin to view program requirements, learning outcomes, and suggested academic plans.
University Registrar
University Registrar
The University Registrar maintains academic records and enforces academic policy and procedures. Advisers regularly encounter the need for information about procedures for adding and dropping courses, withdrawal, leave of absence, and graduation.
Other valuable resources
Other valuable resources
- Abbreviations, acronyms, and codes - A listing of common codes, abbreviations, acronyms, and other types of academic shorthand that students and advisers might encounter at Penn State, along with a brief explanation of each and links to relevant websites.
- Academic calendar - The official academic calendars for Penn State University.
- Advising Centers - Contact information for advising centers across all Penn State colleges and campuses.
- Advising Toolbox - Helpful tools and resources to use while advising.
- Key contacts – Many academic procedures for undergraduate students require assistance from a dean or director. This list provides the appropriate dean's office representative for most undergraduate activities.
- Student Resources – Although students may find the resources on Advising at Penn State helpful, the website was developed for faculty and staff who advise at Penn State. The information on the Student Resources page is developed specifically for students, with the Bulletin still being the main student source for academic information.
- University Advising Council (UAC) - The University Advising Council of Penn State was created by legislation of the University Faculty Senate. Chaired by the Vice President and Dean for Undergraduate Education, the council provides oversight of the University's academic advising program.