Creating a Roadmap

Creating a Roadmap hjs142

You can use the tools we reviewed in this lesson to formulate a long-term academic plan. Here's how:

Step 1

Use your check sheet (like the one pictured below) from your adviser to understand what courses you still need to complete.

A Penn State World Campus checksheet for Energy and Sustainability Policy, including student details and course requirements.

Step 2

Use the Course Search function in Lionpath to understand when the courses you need are offered.

Webpage interface for class search on LionPATH with fields for selecting institution, term, and course details.

Step 3

Use the information to then make a "plan" for the next two semesters. You are provided an Excel document on the Activities page to complete.

Spreadsheet for semester planning with sections for Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.

Step 4

Check the Bulletin to make sure you've completed the prerequisites listed for the courses you're planning to complete over the next two semesters.

Homepage of Penn State's Undergraduate Bulletin 2024-2025 with search options and various informational sections.

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