Academic Resources

Advising

STARS has an open door to advising, so prospective, new and continuing students can drop in anytime the center is open to receive assistance from a peer adviser or a professional staff person. With years of experience at the university, advisers are able to answer many questions and make referrals. Conveniently, STARS has two centers--STARS at the ARCenter and STARS at Kresge.

STARS offers two days of workshops to transfer students entering UCSC who would like to ensure a successful transition to the university. Workshop topics include: Getting the Most from UCSC Advising, Managing the Quarter's Fast Pace, Critical Thinking and Analysis, Making Your Major Work for You, Effective Reading and Writing Strategies in Your Discipline, Understanding University Culture, Completing the Transfer Process, Using the Library for Academic Research, Off-Campus Internship and Study Opportunities, Thinking About Graduate School, Writing the Research Paper, and a Transfer and Re-entry Student Panel.

Two unit course and topical seminars introduce students to university culture, educational opportunities, and effective academic reading, writing and research strategies.

STARS at the ARCenter and at Kresge have small computer labs as well as being wireless accessible so you can bring your laptop or use our computers to check your email, surf the net, or type and print a paper.

STARS coordinates study groups focused in such areas as biology and literature.

These informal STARS sponsored events provide opportunities for students to make connections with faculty and gain insight into how to make the most of their undergraduate education.

STARS students regularly make the most of their academic challenges by participating in the Learning Support Services tutoring program.

The WRITE program offers you the opportunity to meet with a peer mentor to enhance your academic writing skills, gain confidence in your writing, and receive assistance in researching your paper. You will work with your peer mentor one-on-one in weekly meetings. If you'd like to participate in WRITE, please contact Sally Lester at sal@ucsc.edu or come by STARS at the ARCenter, Room 216A.

During every finals week, evening review sessions for specific classes and general writing tutors will be available at the ARCenter second floor Learning Center.

STARS Computer Center

Bring your laptop computer with wireless capability and work at the ARCenter, or use one of the many computers (both mac and windows) available at the computer center.

Social Activities

STARS Softball Team

STARS sponsors a championship-winning intramural softball team. For more information about the STARS team please visit our website.

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All new transfer students will receive an email inviting them to take a break from the hectic start of the quarter. The fall fiesta is a chance for new transfer students to meet one another, compare survival skills, and get those lingering questions answered.