For traditional undergraduate students

STAR Program

The STAR Program (Students Thriving Through Academic Recovery) offers student-centered academic support that supplements the general advising services available to all students at Cal Lutheran. Featuring highly personalized guidance throughout the academic journey, the STAR Program is designed for students on academic notice, as well as students who voluntarily elect-in for additional support.

Program Benefits and Highlights

Perks of participating in the STAR Program:
  • Structured academic support meetings with an academic adviser
  • Assistance with academic schedules and planning
  • Progress reports for each academic course
  • Information about campus resources
  • Advocacy for your success as a student
  • Opportunity to receive priority registration
How the STAR Program helps you:
  • Supports you in maintaining your GPA for extracurriculars (e.g., athletics, clubs, scholarships)
  • Provides resources to remain in good academic standing or remove academic notice
  • Facilitates communication with your professors
  • Teaches holistic techniques so  you can balance academic, social, and personal commitments
  • Guides you through identifying behaviors that lead to academic success

Enroll today to power up your academics!

Take an active role in your educational preparedness by participating in the Star Program.

Cost of Enrollment

The enrollment fee for participating in the STAR Program depends on your status as follows:

  • Probationary Students
    $840 per semester

  • Conditionally Admitted Students
    $555 per semester

  • Elect-in Students
    $555 per semester (due to limited availability, please contact us at the start of the semester to assess your needs)

Steps to Enroll

  1. Review the STAR Program Sample Syllabus HERE
    Get familiar with the details of the program, as well as the expectations of both you and your academic adviser

  2. Keep an eye on your inbox
    Students in the STAR program will be receiving updated communications closer to the start of the semester. Check your email regularly to stay on top of program requirements

  3. Gear up for your first meeting.
    Start brainstorming a few goals you would like to accomplish in the STAR Program, as well as any info you want to share with your academic adviser

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