STARS

STARS offers; Open Door Advising A Community of Peers Orientations Academic Skills Workshops University Cultural Courses Tutoring Resources Computers & Printing Peer Advising Social & Recreational Events Scholarships Support Groups Free Printing Free Coffee TUTORING STARS can refer you to tutors in the physical and biological sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, and engineering. SEMINARS & COURSES Two unit courses and topical seminars introduce students to university culture, educational opportunities, and effective academic reading, writing, and research strategies. ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS & ORIENTATION STARS offers two days of orientation workshops to assist new transfer students with their transition to the university. STARS also co-sponsors workshops during the year to support the success of all university students. WRITE Writing & Research Intensive for Transfer Excellence (WRITE) is a peer mentor program that matches stellar continuing writing students with those seeking to improve their writing skills. FACULTY CONNECTIONS STARS sponsors dinners and facilitates opportunities for faculty-student connections. COMPUTER ACCESS Both STARS at the ARCenter and at Kresge have small computer labs with Macs, PCs and printers. Reflections "Honestly, STARS is one of the many places I've found on campus where the people are truly warm and inviting". Lionel, Santa Rosa Junior College "The staff is even better than the resources. Amy, Claudia, and Sally continuously make themselves available to counsel and advise students, whether it be academic or personal." Tonya Jones, Santa Monica College "I love STARS! They provided me with an immediate community after my transfer. Without them I'm not sure where I would be." Cara, Diablo Valley College "As a re-entry student, STARS has been incredibly supportive of my efforts to return to university and, once there, to not only succeed in my studies but to be happily integrated into the student community." James Grove "I would have never made it at this university without the help and support that I have received from the STARS staff. They have allowed me to excel beyond my wildest dreams. This was the best experience for me as an undergrad. I am very hurt that I can't take the stars program with me. I love you STARS!" Quiana Easter, Los Medanos College STARS Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students serving transfer, undergraduate and graduate re-entry and military veteran students, as well as student parents. STARS has open door advising for both prospective and current UCSC STUDENTS. "Because my first experience at STARS at Kresge was so helpful I find myself in STARS almost everyday. STARS at Kresge has been, and continues to be, a hub of my life at UCSC. I am extremely grateful for the services provided by STARS. Kira Krayk By: Quiana Easter Senior, Oakes College, 2011