Academic Affairs Resources
Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs
Important Dates for Spring 2024:
Intent to Graduate - Activation Period: Tuesday, January 2 - Monday, January 22
Regular Drop Deadline: Saturday, January 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Regular Add Deadline: Sunday, January 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No Classes): Monday, January 15
Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period: Monday, February 12 - Sunday, March 3
Spring Break (No Classes): Sunday, March 3 – Saturday, March 9
Late Add/Drop Deadline: Friday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates Deadline (Graduating Students): Friday, April 5
Classes End: Friday, April 26
Final Exams: Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 3
Regular Drop vs. Late Drop:
Regular Drop (Deadline – January 13 at 11:59 p.m. EST):
Will NOT appear on your transcript
No fee
Course will NOT impact your GPA
Late Drop (Deadline – April 5 at 11:59 p.m. EST):
WILL appear on your transcript with “LD” in place of a letter grade
$6 Fee
Course will NOT impact your GPA
Visit your LionPATH account to drop a course.
Student Petitions:
File a petition with the University Faculty Senate to explain situations affecting academic experience.
Initiate a petition through your academic advisor.
Key Student Academic Rights Policies include:
Senate Policy 42-27 on Class Attendance: Provides opportunities to make up work for students with approved curricular and extracurricular activities.
Senate Policy 44-20 on Final Examinations: Limits assignments worth more than 10% of the final grade in the week before Finals week.
Additional Academic Rights Policies:
Senate Policy 34-89 Course Drop: Allows dropping classes within the first six (6) days of the semester without penalty.
Senate Policy 43-00 Updates to Syllabi: Requires providing a course syllabus on the first day, including various details.
Senate Policy 44-20 Final Examinations: Regulates scheduling and grading of final examinations.
Other Academic Policies:
Senate Policy 89-00 Student Privacy Regarding Letters of Recommendation: Requires students to provide written documentation about waiving or not waiving their right to see recommendation letters.
Senate Policies 54-10 and 54-20 Good Standing & Academic Warning: Specifies GPA requirements for good standing and academic warning.
Additional Academic Resources:
Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring (URFM):
Offers programs like UGRJ, SPARK, and more to support research and prestige scholarship applications.
Workday:
Apply for jobs directly and view all on-campus job listings.
Access through Workday and learn how to apply.
Maker Commons (Pattee and Paterno Library):
Offers 3D printing, project planning, tech resources, and more.
PSU Libraries Technology & Equipment Resources:
Provides various resources, including laptops, cameras, charging stations, and more.
Swank Movie Streaming:
Stream over 580+ movies using the Swank Motion Pictures Digital Campus.
News Readership Program:
Access New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Center Daily Times for free.
Libraries Technology & Equipment Resources (continued):
Includes information on computer availability, software, laptops, and more.
Need Help? Reach out to:
ACADEMIC ADVISOR: Schedule an appointment on Starfish.
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services): Learn more on the CAPS website.
PENN STATE 24/7 CRISIS LINE: Text "LIONS" to 741741 or call (877) 229-6400.
LION LINK: Penn State exclusive networking platform for internship & job searching.
BANK OF AMERICA CAREER SERVICES: Utilize mock interviews, free professional attire rentals, and more.
Academic Accommodations:
STUDENT DISABILITIES RESOURCES: Get started by completing their introductory questionnaire.
Penn State Learning: Explore tutoring & group study sessions.
LinkedIn Learning Certificates:
PSU provides free access to LinkedIn Learning.