Student Petitions:

• File a petition with the University Faculty Senate to explain situations affecting academic experience.

• Initiate a petition through your academic advisor.

• Learn more about the petition process.

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.

  • Learn more.

• 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.

  • Explore Maker Commons.

• PSU Libraries Technology & Equipment Resources:

  • Provides various resources, including laptops, cameras, charging stations, and more.

  • Check PSU Libraries services.

• Swank Movie Streaming:

  • Stream over 580+ movies using the Swank Motion Pictures Digital Campus.

  • Access Swank Motion Pictures.

• News Readership Program:

  • Access New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Center Daily Times for free.

  • Explore News Readership Program.

• Libraries Technology & Equipment Resources (continued):

  • Includes information on computer availability, software, laptops, and more.

  • Learn about Libraries Technology Resources.

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.

  • Explore Career Services.

• Academic Accommodations:

  • STUDENT DISABILITIES RESOURCES: Get started by completing their introductory questionnaire.

  • Penn State Learning: Explore tutoring & group study sessions.

  • Learn about Academic Accommodations.

• LinkedIn Learning Certificates:

  • PSU provides free access to LinkedIn Learning.

  • Get started with LinkedIn Learning.