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Where can I find course descriptions at Penn State?

Current and historical course descriptions are publicly available at no charge from the online. For questions regarding specific courses, contact the department offering the course. The Office of the University Registrar provides two tools to search course descriptions at Penn State based on the date a course was offered.

How do I enroll in a course that has a course control?

Contact the appropriate department to request enrollment in a course that has a course control. Registrations that occur after the regular add period are classified as late registrations and apply certain conditions to students who register late.

How many times can you repeat a course in a semester?

If a course may be repeated, the words "per semester" follow the number of credits--for example (3 credits per semester). These courses may be repeated indefinitely unless the credits are followed by the maximum number of credits allowed, such as (3 per semester, maximum of 12).

How do I search for web courses offered at a campus?

By clicking on the link provided for the Class and Section, Class Details appear with WEB listed as the Instruction Mode. To search for web courses offered at a particular campus (or at all campuses), click on Additional Search Criteria in Search for Classes and select Web as the Mode of Instruction.

What is academic suspension?

DISMISSAL: A student who returns from academic suspension and does not achieve at least a 2.00 semester GPA is subject to academic dismissal and is no longer permitted to take courses at the University. FAQ About Academic Suspension and Dismissal.

What is an academic warning hold?

The hold is a notification that it is time to seek help in taking an active approach to improve your academics.

What is a 2.00 cumulative GPA?

Maintaining adequate progress for a degree is defined by meeting a 2.00 cumulative GPA (CGPA). Students who do not maintain a 2.00 CGPA move into a status of Academic Warning. While on Academic Warning you will have a hold placed on the registration of subsequent semesters and must meet with an academic adviser to remove this Academic Warning Hold.

View Class Search

Penn State offers a large selection of courses each semester which can be viewed in the LionPATH Schedule of Classes.

Instruction Modes

Each semester, classes are offered in a variety of delivery methods, which can be viewed in the "Class Details" section of a given class in the LionPATH Schedule of Classes.

Enforced Prerequisites

Prerequisite requirements are enforced during the course registration process. Students who do not meet the prerequisites for a course will not be able to register for that course.

Late Registration

Registrations that occur after the regular add period are classified as late registrations and apply certain conditions to students who register late.

Multiple Campus Registration

Students can enroll in courses at both their assigned home-campus and additional campuses during the same semester with permission from the non-home campuses.

What is formal course?

Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. Several different topics may be taught in one year or semester. A specific title may be used in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.

What are suffixes in a course?

Suffixes are letters that follow a course number and allow for easier identification of a course's characteristics. Not all attributes and characteristics are captured in available suffixes and suffixes are not the feature used to determine if a course satisfies a requirement.

Can you add a course to an audit?

No course may be added for audit if dropped for credit, or vice versa, after the add period. A student enrolled for official audit may be required to participate in class discussion, do practicum work, submit written work, and take examinations. See also Section 48-80, symbols for Course Audit.

Can a course be repeated indefinitely?

If a course may be repeated, the words "per semester" follow the number of credits--for example (3 credits per semester). These courses may be repeated indefinitely unless the credits are followed by the maximum number of credits allowed, such as (3 per semester, maximum of 12).

Course Description Search

The Office of the University Registrar provides two tools to search course descriptions at Penn State based on the date a course was offered.

Prior to Fall 2016

Course description information for courses prior to the fall 2016 semester is available using the Course Description Search - Prior to Fall 2016.

Fall 2016 to Present

Course description information for courses from the fall 2016 semester to the present is available using the Course Description Search - Fall 2016 to Present.

How does a student use their personal web?

Many students use their Personal Web to develop e-Portfolios that are personalized, web-based collections that include: selected evidence from coursework, artifacts from extra-curricular activities and reflective annotations and commentary related to these experiences. The e-Portfolio development process encourages all students to become more actively involved in planning, and more responsible for achieving t heir own educational goals. Students also benefit by : sharing examples of their work with potential employers, faculty and advisors, mastering transferable information technology skills and demonstrating knowledge, skills and attributes gained beyond the classroom. Visit the web service at portfolio.psu.edu to see examples of and find out more about using your Personal Web Space to develop your own e-Portfolio.

How long are student accounts active?

Student accounts will remain active during periods of continuous enrollment (fall and spring semester) and for six months after graduation. (Accounts are kept active during the summer for students who are expected to return in the fall.) Faculty and staff accounts will be closed upon termination of employment.

What is personal web space?

Personal Web Space is provided for each Penn State student for the purpose of supporting their educational program. For ideas and suggestions about how your Personal Web Space can be used to support your educational program visit the web service portfolio.psu.edu

Can you reference the counter on a personal server?

You would not be able to reference the counter installed on the Personal server in the following manner: <--#exec cgi="http://www.personal.psu.edu/cgi-bin/counter-nc"-->. You can, as an alternative, you can use one of the graphical counters listed in Section 7 of the WEB FAQ.

Can a political website be a primary site?

Your Web space should not contain the primary Web site for a politician. It's fine to have a link to an established political site, but it's not OK to be the site itself. You are welcome to express your opinions about political events and figures, but you must not solicit campaign funds.

Can Penn State students download from the web?

However, only people who have applied to ITS for Web space and have a valid Penn State Access Account can logon to the FTP server. This means that only Penn State students, faculty, and staff with personal Web space can download articles from your Web space using this method.

Can you register a domain name to a Penn State IP address?

You cannot register a domain name to a Penn State IP address. Specifically, system users must not provide Domain Name Service for any non-Penn State Computer and Network Resource. In addition, system administrators must ensure that Penn State network addresses are assigned to those entities or organizations that are part of Penn State only. System administrators must not assign network addresses to non-Penn State entities or organizations. System administrators may in some cases provide Domain Name Service for non-Penn State Computer and Network Resources, but only with the approval of the Office of Telecommunications.#N#NOTE: The policy statements listed above are taken directly from the Policy AD20, Computer Network and Security. Please see also see Penn State Policies, Guidelines, and Laws.

What is the course number system?

If any course cannot be located readily, refer to the index. Courses are numbered as follows: Undergraduate Courses (1 to 399): General courses accepted in fulfillment of requirements for the bachelor's degrees.

What is a prerequisite for a course?

Prerequisites are courses or other requirements that must be completed prior to the start of a given course. Concurrent Courses are similar to prerequisites except that they may be taken prior to, or in the same semester as, the given course.

What are suffixes in a course?

Suffixes are letters that follow a course number and allow for easier identification of a course's characteristics. Not all attributes and characteristics are captured in available suffixes and suffixes are not the feature used to determine if a course satisfies a requirement.

What is formal course?

Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest. Several different topics may be taught in one year or semester. A specific title may be used in each instance and will be entered on the student's transcript.

Can you take a course more than once?

Some courses are designated as repeatable; they may be taken more than once for credit.These courses may be repeated indefinitely unless the department stipulates a maximum number of credits allowed. These courses appear with the maximum number of credits allowed following the number of credits for the course--for example (1.5 credits/maximum of 3).

Can a department schedule an entire section in an undergraduate course for fewer credits than the maximum authorized?

A department may schedule an entire section in an undergraduate course for fewer credits than the maximum authorized. In 400-level courses, a department may schedule an individual student for fewer credits than the maximum authorized.

Is subj 611 part time?

A candidate registered for SUBJ 601 is classified as a full-time student, while one registered for SUBJ 611 is classified as a part-time student. The numbers 600, 601, 610, and 611 may not appear in the Schedule of Courses for each semester. Supervised Experience in College Teaching 602.

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