Wondering about Smeal as a DUS student

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Hello!

I have a question about Smeal.

I initially applied for Business Economics at a satellite campus as a Smeal pre-business major. After getting accepted to Schreyer Honors College, however, I initiated a reconsideration process and recently was accepted to University Park as my start campus. Many of the counselors at Penn State that I spoke with advised me to apply to UP as a DUS student to maximize my chances, which I did. I’m somewhat concerned, though, that I’m no longer designated as pre-business. Would any of the extra resources I would have through the Schreyer Honors College make up for not being a direct-admit to Smeal? I know fulfilling the entrance-to-major requirements and maintaining a minimum GPA for Smeal will be on me, but is there anything else I would be missing out on as a DUS student? I know, for example, that I can’t apply for the Saphire Leadership Academic Program, but would having an advisor in Schreyer be comparable? Would I still be able to attend business-related events or seminars, or, for instance, apply to be part of the Nittany Lion Club?

I would really appreciate any thoughts comparing these two!! Thanks so much for any input!

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DUS and premajor students all take the same courses. There’s no difference. For all intents and purposes, premajors are DUS who have an intention toward a major.
Schreyer scholars get a personalized adviser and special opportunities (you can apply for Leadership Jumpstart, for instance). Premajors don’t.

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Thank you so much for the feedback! From the research I have been able to do, it does appear that DUS students would have access to most of the opportunities that a direct admit to Smeal would. Thank you again!! I really appreciate the advice!

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