Although students may find the resources on this site helpful, this website was developed for faculty and staff who advise at Penn State. The information below is developed specifically for students, but the Bulletin is the main student source for academic information. 

Why is advising important?  What's in it for you? 

Rights and Responsibilities for Advising

• What you should expect from your adviser
• What your adviser should expect from you
• Nominate an excellent adviser for an award

How to Find Advising

• How to find your assigned adviser
• Advising Centers

Tools

• Alternative Grading Information
• Entrance to Major Requirements (students enrolled at Penn State before SU18)
• Entrance to Major Requirements (students who enrolled at Penn State after SP18)
• GPA Calculator (in LionPATH)
• Late-Drop Checklist
• Scheduling a course that is full
• Schedule Planning
• Semester-by-Semester Planning Worksheet
• Student forms