Ryan Family Student Center (RFSC)
14 Deike Building
Spring 2022 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
* During the first week of classes (Jan. 10 – 14), the Ryan Family Student Center (RFSC) will be closing at 5:00 p.m., and many staff will be working virtually during this week. For the month of January, ALL RFSC advising, writing tutoring, and student engagement meetings will be available over zoom.
Connect to the Zoom link below during drop-in advising hours Monday through Friday (Jan 10-14) between 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. The vRFSC is available in Zoom https://psu.zoom.us/s/94019455831
You will need to use your Penn State Access Account to join this Zoom session.
Difficulties with the vRFSC? Please contact Heather Moore at (814) 863-2751.
note: Masks must be worn inside all Penn State buildings, including the RFSC. Students can use the microwave and store food in the refrigerator. NO FOOD or DRINK may be consumed in the RFSC at this time.
Accessing an adviser:
Drop-in Hours for add/drop Week
If you want to schedule an appointment, starting after the first week of classes, please call 814-863-2751. Appointments are appropriate for discussing change of major, schedule planning, ROTC forms, academic warning, re-enrollment, global programs support, and withdrawal.
Accessing the RFSC graduate writing tutor drop-in hours (all semester):
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. EST on Zoom
During your one-on-one session, please be prepared to share your documents for us to answer your questions and give you strategies for your revision.
Accessing Student Engagement (Karen Marosi):
Office hours Tuesday 9:00-11:00 am, Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm and Thursday 2:00-4:30 pm on Zoom
You can make an appointment in Starfish here or email karen.marosi@psu.edu
To access virtual appointments, please go to https://psu.zoom.us/j/5704194656
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences aims to be the most student-centered college in Penn State history, and the Ryan Family Student Center (RFSC) serves as the core of our efforts. The recently-renovated RFSC integrates tutoring, advising, student engagement, student work space, and areas for casual interaction into a one-stop shop for student success. A visit to the RFSC shows the vibrant and engaging academic atmosphere we foster for our students—our goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and small-college feel amid the rich activities taking place on the University Park campus.
SERVICES OFFERED
- Academic advising
- Writing tutoring
- Director of Student Engagement
- Math / Physics tutoring
- Printing Stations
EMS UNDERGRAD CANVAS 2021 – 2022
This CANVAS webpage will help you navigate the resources that our college has to offer. It is the online hub for information about the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and contains information about academic advising, academic progress, tutoring, opportunities outside the classroom. You must be an undergraduate in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences to access this CANVAS site. If you are an undergraduate student in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and do not see EMS Undergrad Canvas 2021-2022 on your Canvas dashboard, please email studentcenter@ems.psu.edu to request to be added.