Mentoring - By joining the STARS Program, first-year students are paired up with a successful, upper-class mentor who helps you manage your way through the first year of your college experience, connects you to the campus community, and assists you with finding the opportunities that best fit your interests and needs. Mentors hold office hours and coordinate various programs to connect with you and establish lasting, positive relationships with you.                   

Advocacy – In conjunction with STARS mentors, the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs staff provides advocacy to students who may have personal or academic issues related to a situation or an experience they've had on campus. Department staff members can help individual students and student groups who may experience marginalization within the community or on campus.

Advising – Your mentor can connect you to a member of the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs staff who can provide one-on-one advising sessions for you regarding your personal, vocational, and social concerns and needs.

Tutoring – STARS works directly with the Tutoring Center to find the appropriate workshops or tutoring needs that may benefit students' academic needs and development.

Referrals – STARS mentors and Department staff are connected to various other departments on campus including the Wellness Center, Residence Life, and Student Financial Services. Students who have general questions or concerns can utilize mentors and the Department staff to connect them with the appropriate department or individual on campus.

For more information, please contact Jason Chan at jchan3@luc.edu. 

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