Advising

Mission

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications recognizes the importance of advising and supports students as they plan and achieve their academic and career goals. A dedicated, nine-person advising staff exists for one-on-one meetings, drop-in hours and small group sessions with students.

The ultimate responsibility for understanding University policies and completing all degree requirements rests with the student. However, the advising office can assist students with information and advice on many topics.

Spring 2025, Start-of-Semester Schedule
Drop-In Appointments

Advising Office, 204 Carnegie Building

Drop-In Appointments

Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Drop-ins may close earlier than advertised because of the number of students in line. For the shortest wait, arrive at 9 a.m. and/or be open to seeing any adviser.

Scheduled Appointments

Call 814-865-1503 or schedule online.
Advising Office, 204 Carnegie Building

Thirty (30) minute meetings to discuss graduation planning, study abroad, co-curricular involvement and academic progress.

To meet with your assigned adviser, please schedule through Starfish LINK

To make an appointment: LionPATH > Quick Links > Starfish > Click on Your Success Network > Adviser's Name > Advising for Assigned Advisees

Important Deadlines

DROP DEADLINE: Saturday, Jan. 18 at 11:59 p.m. Any class dropped after this deadline is a late-drop and will show on your transcript.
ADD DEADLINE: Sunday, Jan. 19 at 11:59 p.m. Classes cannot be added after this deadline.

Advising Resources

Academic Calendars
Undergraduate Bulletin — Majors, minors and more.
Academic Integrity
University Registrar

Applications

For assistantship opportunities, honors and special courses.

Tutoring Services

The Learning Center
220 Boucke Building (814-865-1841)
Offers tutoring in English, math, world languages and other select courses.

Withdrawal Info

What is a Withdrawal?

A withdrawal is the last opportunity to terminate enrollment in all classes for the semester.
Withdrawing impacts ALL classes on your Spring schedule and removes all classes from your Summer and Fall schedules.

What happens if I withdraw from the semester?

A withdrawal can impact your satisfactory academic progress related to student aid.
Withdrawal will delay normal degree progress and may have financial implications.
A withdrawal is recorded on your transcript as W for each course on your schedule.
Students do not receive tuition refunds for withdrawing from the semester.
If you are failing more than half of your courses, withdrawing can preserve your cumulative GPA.

Withdrawal Process & Forms
https://www.registrar.psu.edu/enrollment/leaving/withdrawal.cfm