WHAT'S GOING ON IN MARCH? |
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The Spring 2022 final exam schedule is now available. You can view your final exam schedule in the LionPATH Student Center. Please be sure to click the “MORE” link to see all exams. The types of exams you may see include:
- In-person on a specific day and time (typically 1 hour, 50 minutes) with an actual room assignment;
- Remote synchronous on specific day and time (typically 1 hour, 50 minutes) with a room designation of WEBFNL;
- Remote asynchronous on a specific day with a time of 12:00am – 11:59pm (24 hour block). This also has a designation of WEBFNL. Your instructor will be in further contact with you to explain when the final exam will be open for completion within this 24 hour window of time.
The Erie/Behrend final exam schedule is built based on Erie/Behrend courses only. If you are taking a course through another PSU campus location (“multi-campus registration”) or through something called the Digital Learning Cooperative (DLC), you need to review your schedule very carefully to make sure you don’t have a direct conflict (overlap in exam times) or an overload conflict (3 exams in one calendar day or 3 consecutive exam scheduling periods over two days). You will need to work with the instructors directly to resolve a conflict if one exists.
You can request an overload resolution if you qualify. You can apply for an overload resolution using the link provided in LionPATH. If that link is not available to you, please email our Registrar's office for assistance – REGBD@psu.edu. The deadline to do this is Sunday, March 6, 2022. You will be notified shortly thereafter of the resolution outcome.
The final exam schedule was prepared based on your schedule as of January 19, 2022. If you late added a course or changed sections of a course after this date, you should confirm with the instructor of that course if/when there is a final exam.
Please email the Behrend Registrar’s Office at REGBD@psu.edu with any questions.
FALL 2022 Registration is Right Around the Corner!
How to determine your registration date:
1) Typically students with more credits register first; registration dates are determined by adding your total credits earned to the credits on your current schedule.
2) There are two ways to look up your date to register: checking the Registration Timetable and looking at your LionPATH Student Center for Enrollment Dates.
3) You can begin enrolling in classes at 12:00 a.m. on your day to schedule.
Make sure you schedule an appointment with your adviser to plan for next semester and beyond. Preparation is the key to success!
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: FINANCIAL AID |
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Tuition is an investment in your future—and a degree from Penn State Behrend is an especially sound investment. A Penn State education is recognized and valued by employers around the world.
Tuition and financial aid processes can be complicated and intimidating. That's where our expert financial aid staff can help. They'll identify the combination of financial aid sources that's right for you and your family.
- Attend financial aid webinars for scholarship information
- Learn about the different types of financial aid available
- Learn how and when to apply to for financial aid
The Office of Financial Aid is located in the Metzgar Center:
814-898-6162
For more information, click here
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Find Ways to Rest and Relax During Your Spring Break
Click here and learn tips for the best spring break
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OTHER THINGS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS! |
Career Planning:
Resume Lab
Thursday March 3 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
175 Burke
Receive instruction and one-on-one assistance with creating a stand-out résumé.
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Career Fair
Wednesday March 16 | 11:00-3:00 PM
Junker Center
Meet with industry representatives to learn about job and internship opportunities.
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Study Smarter Not Harder:
Wrapping Up the Semester
Monday March 21 | 4:00-5:00 PM
114 Reed
How to manage your time, maintain wellness, and prepare for a successful end to the semester.
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Study Smarter Not Harder:
How to Develop a Growth Mindset
Tuesday March 22 | 4:00-5:00 PM
114 Reed
Learn the values and rewards of developing a growth mindset. Co-hosted with Personal Counseling.
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Study Smarter Not Harder:
The Importance of Financial Literacy
Wednesday March 23 | 4-5:00 PM
114 Reed
How to make smart financial decisions and manage your money effectively. Co-hosted with Financial Aid.
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Career Planning:
Thursday March 24 | 11:00-4:00 PM
Meet virtually with industry representatives to learn about job and internship opportunities.
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ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING CENTER UPDATES |
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As a reminder, Academic Advising in person and virtual drop-ins are Monday through Friday 12:00 - 4:00 PM (ET) in 125 Reed (please wear a mask) or at psu.zoom.us-Meeting ID: 814 898 6112
**Beginning the week of March 7th until the end of the semester, Academic Advising in person drop-ins will take place Monday through Thursday 12:00-4:00 PM (ET) in Reed 125.
Career Services in person and virtual drop-ins are Monday through Friday 12:00–4:00 PM (ET) in 125 Reed (please wear a mask) or at psu.zoom.us - Meeting ID 814 898 6112
Career and Internship Fair Information for Students
All-day drop-ins (8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) before the fairs (in person and virtual)
- Friday, March 11; Monday, March 14; Tuesday, March 15
- Monday, March 21; Tuesday, March 22; Wednesday, March 23
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Major Preferences – Update your major preference in LionPath by following the instructions outlined here (select "View My Major Preferences"). Doing this will not declare your major, but it will will help academic advisers and department personnel better support you when preparing for advising meetings.
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To read the most up to date information on how COVID-19 is impacting the Behrend community, check out this website frequently.
For a full list on how to get help with your academics, please click here.
The Penn State Keep Learning website also has a ton of helpful information. Click here for answers to some commonly asked questions!
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#FindYourFuture - School Events Across Campus |
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Attending campus-specific events and participating in volunteer experiences are great ways to connect with faculty, students, and campus partners to gain insight into a major of interest.
Check out March's upcoming events (hyperlinked) to learn more about a variety of disciplines!
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SCHOOL EVENTS ACROSS CAMPUS:
(Co-curricular activities for the Black School of Business are also posted in Behrend Sync under "Black School of Business").
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MAJOR OF THE MONTH: ACCOUNTING, B.S. |
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MAJORS OF THE MONTH: INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS WITH ENGINEERING STUDIES & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS |
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WHAT IS INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS WITH ENGINEERING STUDIES?
Do you have an aptitude for business, yet are fascinated by engineering? Sometimes choices have to be made—but this is not one of those times. Penn State Behrend’s unique B.S. in Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies degree program allows you to combine your interest in both business and engineering in a way that creates multiple career pathways within technology and technical organizations. The breadth of experiences offered by Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies is reflected in the diverse career paths possible in the industrial, service, and academic sectors. Graduates typically enter the business side of technical companies in positions such as technical/industrial sales, technical business/product development, technical support, junior-level product or brand management, production planning, operations analysis, operations/production management, and project management.
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YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF . . .
- You’re interested in both business and engineering and don’t want to limit your education to one or the other.
- You’re looking for a versatile degree program.
- You envision working on the business side of a technical organization or in a tech-rich environment.
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?
Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies graduates have found early-career success in technical sales, new business development, technical support, brand management, production planning, purchasing, operations analysis and management, plant accounting, and project management. Penn State Behrend has a comprehensive support system to help you identify and achieve your goals for college and beyond. Meet with your academic adviser often and take advantage of the services offered by the Academic and Career Planning Center beginning in your first semester.
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WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS? |
We live in an increasingly interdependent world, one in which economic events happening halfway around the globe are as likely to affect us as those occurring in a neighboring state. Global interconnectedness creates demand for decision-makers with the knowledge to conduct business in an international setting. The study of international business teaches the skills needed to meet the challenges of accomplishing organizational objectives while coordinating human, financial, information, or material resources across national boundaries. To offer both depth and breadth of skills, Penn State Behrend’s B.S. in International Business is a dual-degree program. Students pursue a second degree in Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Finance, Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Project and Supply Chain Management. |
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YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF. . .
- You are interested in business and curious about the wider world around you.
- You envision working in another country or for a multinational organization.
- You intend to study abroad during college.
- You like the idea of earning two undergraduate degrees.
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR? |
The ability to graduate with two business degrees and demonstrated skill in a specific business discipline makes Penn State Behrend’s B.S. in International Business degree particularly attractive to employers. Positions held by new graduates include foreign exchange settlement analyst, marketing representative, sales and marketing specialist, financial analyst, research and database coordinator, retail planning manager, and economist. Behrend has a comprehensive support system to help you identify and achieve your goals for college and beyond. Meet with your academic adviser often and take advantage of the services offered by the Academic and Career Planning Center beginning in your first semester. |
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For more information on the Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies and International Business majors, contact the Black School of Business:
BLACK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
281 Jack Burke Research and Economic Development Center
Erie, PA 16563
814-898-6107
If you are interested in changing your major, contact your adviser, visit LionPath, and select Update Your Academics.
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The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) is the academic home for students exploring multiple academic programs before committing to a course of study. Academic advisers in DUS teach students how to:
- Understand the purposes of higher education
- Make connections between personal interests, life goals, and academic opportunities
- Think critically and question common assumptions about majors and careers
- Find educational opportunities such as study abroad programs, research assistantships, leadership activities, and internships
Thank you,
The DUS Advisers
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