The Bulletin
Although some students see it as irrefutable, this is just one of many paths to complete degree requirements.
What is a Suggested Academic Plan?
Notifications in Starfish that let students know their adviser is concerned about their schedule or their performance in their courses.
What are flags?
This document lists a student's progress completing Entrance to Major, general education and major requirements. It should be reviewed prior to each advising meeting.
What is a degree audit?
BONUS
When student is anxious or needs to build time management skills or needs help creating a resume or what's to get more involved.
When should you refer students to another office?
BONUS
This information is listed in the In the How to Get In section of the major's page in the Bulletin.
Where can you find Entrance to Major requirements?
The quickest way to document a meeting with a student in Starfish.
What is a note?
In addition to the degree audit, you can find transfer credits here.
What is the transfer credit report?
BONUS
The year that guides which Bulletin the student should use.
What is the year the student started at Penn State?
To let others know about a student's academic progress and remind the adviser of their last conversation with their student.
What is the reason advisers should document student communication in Starfish?
To show the old general education requirements in the degree audit.
Why would you change the program year in the degree audit?
Research has demonstrated that this is one of the most significant contributors to success and retention in college.
What are positive relationships between students and faculty?