Now celebrating 25 years of existence, DUS continues to help undecided students choose the right major and promote sound advising throughout the entire University community. The program assigns advisers to work with students and help them choose courses that fit their interests and needs. DUS is a popular enrollment choice for many students like Kapadia who need freedom to explore their interests so they can pick a major when they're ready. Since many of their classes fit into general education requirements, students can efficiently meet their educational goals. Facing the wealth of possibilities offered at Penn State can seem daunting, but DUS students possess a flexibility that will help them in today's more complex work place, said Eric White, who has directed the program since 1986.
People move more.
We teach students to remain open to new challenges. The data show that DUS students typically take a little more than two semesters before selecting a major, although they can spend up to two years in the program. They also can give general advice to all students enrolled at Penn State. The bond is the adviser connection. With a few decades of experience under its belt, DUS is a strong advocate for advising at Penn State and throughout the nation.