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Academic Advising
Career Services
Disability Services
Information Technology
Learning Center
Nesbitt Library
Student Success Services

Academic Advising

Academic advisers will be available via Zoom, phone, and email Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Drop-in advising at the Advising Center will be held via Zoom during the following times:

For quick questions, utilize our Zoom drop-in hours or email your assigned academic adviser. If you need an advising appointment, schedule a meeting with your assigned academic adviser. If you are unable to connect with him or her, please email the Advising Center at [email protected].

For further information or questions, contact Heather Paris (570-675-9217, [email protected]).

Scheduling Resources

The academic plans in the Penn State bulletin provide helpful information:

Remember, you can always contact your academic adviser for assistance.

Advising Resources

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Career Services

All career counseling will be conducted via phone or online via Zoom for the foreseeable future. Although we are working remotely, our office hours remain Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. We will do our best to respond to your requests promptly. Contact Karen Ford for assistance or to schedule an appointment. (Be sure to use your Penn State email account.)

Career Services is available virtually to help you with the following services:

  • Career Decision-Making and Exploration
  • Choosing a Major
  • Graduate School Application
  • Professional Networking 
  • Internship Search
  • Job Search Strategies
  • Résumé and Cover Letter Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Career Fair Tips

To discuss your career-related needs, please contact Karen Ford ([email protected]) to arrange a Zoom appointment with the Career Services Coordinator, Maureen Ciliberto.

Check out the Career Services website and the links below for additional career-related information.

Online Resources

Social Media

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Career Services Facebook Page

  • Get information on upcoming events, job opportunities, presentations, etc.
  • Real-time, local, new information (openings, fairs, informative articles)

LinkedIn

  • Build your professional online presence and stay in touch with colleagues and classmates
  • Discover professional opportunities, business deals, and new ventures
  • Get the latest news, inspiration, and insights you need to be great at what you do

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Disability Services

At this time, all Disability Services interactions will be done remotely. Contact Wanda Ochei or Susan Cunningham to make a telephone or Zoom appointment.

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Information Technology

See the COVID-19 page for Information Technology.

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Learning Center

To help keep students and staff safe, the Learning Center is not providing any drop-in services at this time. Students can make appointments for tutoring or other academic assistance by contacting Lorna Chin ([email protected], 570-675-9285) or by filling out our tutor request form. Both in-person and Zoom appointments are offered for math and writing assistance. Tutoring in other subjects is available remotely, with some in-person appointments—please ask.

Quick question? Email it to [email protected]. If possible, include a photo of any work that you have a question about. We will do our best to respond promptly.

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Nesbitt Library

See the COVID-19 page for the Nesbitt Library.

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Student Success Services

All Student Success Services (SSS) events will be conducted via phone or online using Zoom desktop video conferencing for the foreseeable future. This includes academic advising, intake interviews, workshops, and seminars. We are here to support your success every step of the way, so please reach out to any of us with your questions or concerns. We will do all we can to help you navigate through the semester.

Remember, we are always here for you; view our staff contact information. Please use your Penn State email account when emailing us.

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