Students
Students use Starfish to connect to academic advisers, instructors, and other people and services that can help them with their education. Learn more about the key features of Starfish for students below.
Quick Start Guide
- Get access: Currently enrolled students are given access to Starfish automatically. Starfish is available to both undergraduate and graduate students at Penn State.
- What will I see in Starfish? Find out what Starfish looks like for students and what key features are available to you.
- Upload your picture and set email preferences: Make it easier for your instructors and advisers to get to know you and stay in contact. Upload a photo so they will recognize you.
- Connect to people who can help you (video): Your Success Network shows your assigned adviser, instructors, and others who are directly connected to you. Each person’s contact information and appointment scheduling options are visible to you. Browse Your Services to find other offices available to you.
- Make an appointment (video): Schedule an appointment with members of your Success Network in Starfish.
- Stay on track (video): Use your Dashboard to stay on top of upcoming appointments and recommendations from your instructors and advisers.
