Success Through Academic Resources & Support

Program Overview

The Comet S.T.A.R.S. Program was created in the 2006 specifically for first-year students. This program is designed to increase academic success and encourage campus involvement through peer-to-peer mentorship. Each year, participating first-year students are paired with qualified upperclassmen that as serve all around positive examples of college life. Although the formal mentorship lasts one year, the bond formed is often maintained throughout the protégés academic career.

 

Program Components

S.T.A.R.S. Orientation Seminar—August 2009.
Annual Kick-off Party—September 2009.
S.T.A.R.S. Success Workshops (i.e. Time Management, Career Exploration, & Resume Writing).
Leadership Development Programming.
Social Events.
Community Service Saturdays.
Annual S.T.A.R.S. Award Banquet.

Mentor Commitments

Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater.
Must have a full school year remaining at UTD.
Attend one Spring 2009 Mentor Information Session.
Complete & return required paperwork by May 1, 2009.
Once accepted, attend S.T.A.R.S. Orientation Seminar (August 2009).
Once matched, meet with protégé (first-year student) 1 hour per week.
Document interaction with protégé.
Attend monthly mentor workshops.
When necessary, participate in S.T.A.R.S. Success Workshops.
When possible, assist with planning S.T.A.R.S. social events.

Click HERE for the Mentor Application.

Protégé Commitments

Must be a first-time, first-year student at UTD.
Attend one New Student Orientation S.T.A.R.S. Information Session
Complete & return required paperwork by Friday, August 14, 2009.
Attend S.T.A.R.S. Orientation Seminar (August 2009).
Once matched, meet with mentor 1 hour per week.
Document interaction with mentor.
Participate in S.T.A.R.S. Success Workshops.
When necessary, assist with planning S.T.A.R.S. social events.

Click HERE for the Protégé Application.

Click here to go to the Comet S.T.A.R.S. Facebook page.