<p>After seeing the presentation yesterday, I am extremely interested in joining the Paterno Fellows. I'm positive I can reach the academic and other requirements. My only question is how do I express interest in the Paterno Fellows? Do I talk to my counselor about that? Thank you. </p>
<p>I have the same question. I was also wondering how likely it is for Paterno Fellows to become SHC students.</p>
<p>@hawkballer. You may already have this resource, but here is the pdf for Paterno-Fellows-Student-handbook: <a href=“http://laus.la.psu.edu/current-students/paterno-fellows/resources/paterno-fellows-student-handbook”>http://laus.la.psu.edu/current-students/paterno-fellows/resources/paterno-fellows-student-handbook</a>. I copied this part from page 5 of that document titled “How to Participate” </p>
<p>“There is no application. Students simply decide to accept the Paterno Fellows challenge. If not already a Schreyer Scholar, a Liberal Arts student SELF-SELECTS as an “Aspirant” – i.e. a student who aspires to be a Paterno Fellow-by registering on the Paterno Fellows database (clickable link in PDF) and begins to complete the Fellows requirements. About two-thirds of Paterno Fellows begin as Aspirants. If a student is already a Schreyer Scholar with a primary major in the Liberal Arts, he or she simply registers on the Paterno Fellows database and begins to complete the Fellows requirement and to participate in PFP events.”</p>
<p>Further …</p>
<p>“To indicate their Aspirant status, students register online in the Paterno Fellows database during their New Student Orientation (NSO) session. Students need to indicate a preferred major at that time. Although they may change their major later, this step assures that students are initially assigned to the most knowledgeable adviser.”</p>
<p>My advice is to study the handbook AND email your counselor just for good measure so that you have something in writing. Also, be prepared with somewhat of a plan when you attend the NSO. Good luck!</p>