Academics and Advising Center

Penn State Shenango’s Academics and Advising team is passionate about supporting students as they develop solid academic plans, prepare for internship and job searches, and succeed in a competitive world. Housing Academic Advising, the Division of Undergraduate Studies, and the University Registrar in one place, the AAC suite is the perfect place to plan your Penn State story.

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Academic Advising

Our dedicated team of advisers help students achieve their fullest academic potential by encouraging them to make informed decisions based on their interests, abilities, values, and goals. Advisers help students by providing guidance and information about course selection, academic planning, degrees, and Penn State requirements and policies.

Academic Advising
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Exploratory Pre-Major

Division of Undergraduate Studies is a pre-major designation to identify students who have not yet settled on a path. Often referred to as “undecided” or “exploratory,” students in this designation work with advisers to explore degrees, engage in the campus community, and achieve academic success while deciding on their Penn State story.

Exploratory Pre-Major
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SHARC Learning Center

The Penn State Shenango Academic Resource Center (SHARC) is staffed with professional and peer tutors who are excited to help you succeed in a variety of classes through tutoring, workshops and study groups.

SHARC Learning Center
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University Registrar

Shenango’s registration office provides enrollment and registration services, maintains academic records and transcripts, coordinates commencement ceremonies, and manages policies in relation to student records.

University Registrar
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Student Orientations and Transitional Programs

The AAC office is the first to invite new Penn Staters to campus at Penn State’s orientations throughout the summer. The week before fall classes begin, our Student Affairs office hosts students for an additional Welcome Day to explore campus before their first day. 

Student Orientations and Transitional Programs