What to Expect During Your Advising Meeting
During your one-on-one meeting with an academic adviser, 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!
How Will You Schedule Your Advising Meeting
You will schedule your advising meeting during your NSO session.
How You’ll Get Your Advising Meeting Location
Your appointment confirmation is sent to your Penn State email.
The email will include:
- The date and time of your meeting
- The Zoom link for joining
Pro Tip: Accept the .ical attachment in the email to add the appointment directly to your calendar!
About Your Appointment Time!
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Appointments are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
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?
Contact Brittany Lesko at bnl5082@psu.edu.
Start Preparing
Your advising meeting 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:
- ALEKS Math placement assessment
- 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.)