UP - College of Agricultural Sciences

What to Expect During Your Advising Meeting

During your Zoom group session, you will:

  • Get an overview of the College of Agricultural Sciences.
  • Learn how to meet one-on-one with an adviser in your major.

STEP 1: Schedule Your Appointment Now!

Schedule Group Meeting

(Note: You’ll need log in with your Penn State account and authenticate to access the link)

STEP 2: How You’ll Get Your Zoom Link

Once you schedule your appointment:

  1. You’ll receive a confirmation email in your Penn State inbox.
  2. The email will include:
    • The date and time of your meeting
    • The Zoom link for joining

light bulb Pro Tip: Accept the .ical attachment in the email to add the appointment directly to your calendar!

alarm clock About Your Appointment Time!

  • Appointments are scheduled in Eastern Time (UTC-4).
    For example: If your appointment is from 9:15 a.m.–9:45 a.m., join by 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Check your Penn State email regularly for updates—especially right before your meeting! 
    If any changes are made, we’ll notify you via email.

Need Help?

If you have trouble scheduling an advising appointment within your academic consultation window, contact Matt Stumpf at mjs63@psu.edu.

STEP 3: Start Preparing

Your academic consultation will be more productive the better prepared you are going in. Before your scheduled meeting, make sure to revisit your NSO tasklist and complete all steps including:

  • Course Planning Guide
  • Pre-Registration Activity Guides (REQUIRED)
  • Transfer Credit Survey 

(Note: You’ll need to log in with your Penn State account and authenticate to access the link.)

STEP 4: Meet With Your Major Adviser

In your meeting with an adviser in your major, you will:

  • Discuss your interests and educational goals.
  • Review the academic requirements for your intended major(s).
  • Plan which courses you should take to get started on your path.

Your consultation with an academic adviser is the first step toward achieving your goals at Penn State. We’re here to help you succeed!