Thursday, August 15, 2013

Who is my Advisor?!



In the first two years there are general engineering advisorys who are assigned to you.  Be sure to go and MEET YOUR ADVISOR.  They are there at all campuses to help you and provide guidance whether you are pursuing a two or four year degree.  After you declarre your major, you should seek out an advisory from your department.

If you are at a campus college other than University Park, make sure you speak to the designated advisor at your campus to help keep you on target for your move to University Park if this is where you plan to complete your degree.  If you have further questions, feel free to call the Engineering Advising Center at 814-863-1033.

In addition, do your own graduation homework and research the requirements for your intended major yourself, since in the end you are ultimately responsible for your college career.

The official advisors for engineering students assigned to you by Penn State University are listed at http://dus.psu.edu/uac/b6allcam.htm

Also, if you are a freshman, befriend a junior or senior who is well on the way towards graduation.  Students in your major can often shed light and offer advice which will help you succeed.  There are several student mentoring program to help you.  The students of the National Societ of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) provide some of this, as well as student organizations in your major.  Feel free to utilize as many mentors as you wish.

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