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Faculty Focus
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The offices listed below support the advisement provided by your academic department and faculty advisor. Always check with your academic advisor when seeking assistance and also use the resources listed as appropriate.
Major and Career Exploration Center
The Major and Career Exploration Center provides IUP students, as well as the surrounding community, with resources to help them choose a major and potential career. Located in 214 Pratt Hall.
Career and Professional Development Center
The goal of the Career and Professional Development Center is to teach students, by providing coaching and support, how to become active participants in their own continuing career development. The center is located in 302 Pratt Hall.
Developmental Studies
Through its curriculum, center, and programs, the Department of Developmental Studies provides IUP students with courses and services designed to enhance the development of all students. Office located in Pratt Hall 202 and 203.
Writing Center
The Writing Center provides a variety of free services and resources to help students develop their writing skills as well as a quiet, comfortable environment to get the creative juices flowing. Located in Eicher Hall 218.
Office of the Registrar
The Registrar's Office oversees student records, class scheduling, and policies as they pertain to the student academic experience. Office located in Clark Hall.
Undergraduate Catalog
Also through the Office of the Registrar, the Undergraduate Catalog is a useful handbook for all IUP students.
Departmental Tutoring
Check with individual academic departments for which you need tutoring.