General Advising Resources
Academic Advising Portal: a comprehensive site about academic advising at Penn State for students and advisers.
Academic Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual: provides guidance on the implementation of Senate and University policies and procedures concerning undergraduate education at Penn State.
Academic Calendars: University-wide calendars for the current and upcoming semesters.
Course Substitution and Request System (CSRS): online tool for requesting course substitutions and degree audit exceptions.
Credit by Examination: general information on this University-wide policy. At the York campus, students should be referred to the Registrar’s office.
Academic Credit from Exams and Other Experience: links to information about how students may be able to transfer credit to Penn State from AP, A-Level, CLEP, and other methods.
Degree Program Summary: basic information about every baccalaureate and associate degree program offered at Penn State, including the code for each major.
DUSuccess: tools and resources to help students achieve academic success.
Immunization Information: links to required forms and process for students to submit proof of immunizations.
Language Proficiency: information and link to the application for students who wish to test for language proficiency.
Late-drop Checklist: points for students should consider before late-dropping a class.
Leave of Absence: to allow students to interrupt continuous enrollment (usually for not more than one year) without having to apply for re-enrollment.
Recovery Points Calculator: use when working with students on academic recovery related issues including conversations about eligibility to petition for a reduction of academic suspension or dismissal.
Re-enrollment: general information and form for students seeking to return to Penn State after a lapse in enrollment-
Registrar Activity Calendar: includes some information helpful to advisers such as when shopping carts open for future semesters, when the Update Academics module is unavailable, etc.
Starfish for Student Success: includes links to request access, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and tutorials.
Student Petitions: procedures and resources for student to petition for exceptions to University policies such retroactive withdrawal, etc.
Transfer Requirements by College: links to information for each academic unit at Penn State about eligibility requirements for transfer students.
Transferring Credits Tool: see how courses transfer to Penn State and search for equivalent courses at other institutions.
Undergraduate Bulletin: information on all academic programs including suggested academic plans, entrance requirements for each major, filters to explore majors by interests, campus, etc.
York Campus Specific Links
Academic Action Plan and Self-Reflection Checklist: forms for students in academic warning or suspension.
Graham Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies: information regarding student responsibilities, required curriculum, and a link to the application to become a Graham Fellow.
LionPATH Related
LionPATH - Quick Tips for Advisors - tips created based on feedback from a focus group sessions with advisers
LionPATH - Public Facing Class Search
LionPATH - Student Facing Tutorials
LionPATH - Using Update Academics