Fall 2020 Remote Group Advising Presentation
The Economics Advising Team recorded a group advising presentation to discuss how students can make the most out of their advising appointments and understand their ECON degree requirements. The full presentation can be viewed here.
Fall 2020 Adviser Availability:
THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON ADVISING IN FALL 2020 – ALL ADVISING WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM WITH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
- Quick Question Advising (15 min.)- schedule in advance in Starfish
- Regular Appointments (30 min.)- schedule in advance in Starfish
- Drop-in Advising Hours- sign in during times listed below (Tues or Thurs.)
(ADVISERS ARE WORKING REMOTELY AND WILL NOT BE IN THEIR KERN OFFICE.)
Fall 2020 Regular Drop-in Hours via Zoom
Tuesday: 8:30-10:30am
Thursday: 1:30-4pm
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If you do not have an assigned adviser in Economics, please email only ONE Economics adviser. This helps avoid confusion and duplicate work. If no appointments are currently available, please check back as advisers are adding more appointment times gradually.
Economics Advising Team
Julie Modricker, jaw300@psu.edu
Jennifer Plummer, jdp224@psu.edu
Hsiao Ling (Lilian) Ma, hxm206@psu.edu
Brandon McCartney, bmm6341@psu.edu
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ECONOMICS MAJORS AND MINORS:
Beginning on May 1, 2020, the Economics Department will no longer be accepting transfer credits for the following courses:
ECON 302 (Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis)
ECON 304 (Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis)
ECON 306 (Introduction to Econometrics)
Thus, all Economics majors and minors must complete these courses through Penn State.
Courses completed prior to May 1, 2020 will still count toward requirements.
If you have any questions, please speak with your academic adviser.
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Appointments
Students in the economics major or exploring the economics major can schedule half hour appointments by visiting the Starfish.
Students already in the economics major should schedule an appointment with their assigned adviser (listed in LionPATH under “adviser information”). If one is not assigned, schedule with an adviser listed below.
Students who are more than 15 minutes late will forfeit their appointment.
Appointments are meant for issues that you know will take longer than 10 minutes. Examples of topics that should be covered in an appointment include:
- Change of major (concurrent majors should visit during drop-in hours)
- Long-range planning
- Transferring credits from other institutions
- Study abroad planning
- Major/career/postgraduate exploration
Appointment Cancellation
If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, you may cancel your appointment through the scheduling system. Please also contact the adviser via e-mail if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance.
How to Schedule an Appointment in Starfish: appointment scheduling instructions
Economics Advisers
If you do not have an assigned Economics adviser, please email just ONE ECON adviser listed below.
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Brandon McCartney, bmm6341@psu.edu
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Julie Modricker, jaw300@psu.edu
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Jennifer Plummer, jdp224@psu.edu
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Hsiao Ling (Lilian) Ma, hxm206@psu.edu
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