The program is designed not only to pre-register students, but to begin orienting them to college life, college terminology, and graduation requirements. STAR also gives students another chance to visit campus and meet our faculty and staff. There is a parallel program designed for the students' families. Students are assigned a faculty adviser in specific majors or departments. Advisers are available to help students complete a class schedule each semester.
Advisers also can help students with academic problems and in locating internships.
In many instances advisers can serve as mentors. How involved advisers become depends on how much students seek advice and counsel. New Student Orientation is our orientation program. This program is specifically designed to help students understand that they are an important part of the VCU community. Events are planned throughout the program to facilitate students developing new friendships.