{"id":1427,"date":"2018-04-20T19:14:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T19:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/first-gen\/?page_id=1427"},"modified":"2025-10-30T22:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T22:29:12","slug":"star-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/first-gen\/star-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"STAR Program: What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What to expect from the STAR Program<\/h1>\n<h2>Build peer connections and academic success as a STAR student<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-tall-banner-image-xl wp-image-2514\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/first-gen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2018\/04\/star-students-sitting-on-bench-2400x960.jpg\" alt=\"star students sitting on bench\" width=\"2400\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2018\/04\/star-students-sitting-on-bench-2400x960.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2018\/04\/star-students-sitting-on-bench-960x384.jpg 960w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2018\/04\/star-students-sitting-on-bench-465x186.jpg 465w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2018\/04\/star-students-sitting-on-bench-1440x576.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Classes offered for first-generation students in the STAR Program<\/h3>\n<p>All STAR classes fulfill General Studies requirements for all academic majors on campus. These classes will provide you with a solid background in written communication, presentation, and public speaking.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"English 110: Rhetoric in the Media_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>English 110: Rhetoric in the Media <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>This course examines the use of rhetoric to analyze and write about popular cultural texts such as print media, advertising and commercials, television shows, films, cyberspace, and radio.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Communication Studies: Fundamentals of Public Speaking_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Communication Studies: Fundamentals of Public Speaking <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>This course focuses on developing basic skills for creating and delivering oral messages in public and small groups while emphasizing organization and reasoning.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Ethnic Studies 100: Introduction to Ethnic Studies_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Ethnic Studies 100: Introduction to Ethnic Studies <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>This course offers an explanation of the social, political, historical, and cultural experiences of African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino(as)\/Chicano(as), and Native Americans in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"NAU First Year Seminar (FYS)_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>NAU First Year Seminar (FYS) <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>NAU&rsquo;s First Year Seminar (FYS) is a three-credit, topics-based seminar and serves as an entry point for NAU&rsquo;s interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Program, promoting students&rsquo; progression toward graduation. All FYS courses are academically rigorous and built to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>support the intent of NAU&rsquo;s innovative First Year Learning Initiative (FYLI)<\/li>\n<li>help students in the construction of new knowledge<\/li>\n<li>foster positive study habits<\/li>\n<li>develop strong academic skills necessary for success across the Liberal Studies Program, students&rsquo; majors, and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>Peer mentoring: advice from experienced undergraduates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All STAR students will participate in peer mentoring during the program and throughout their first year at NAU.<\/p>\n<p>Program assistants (PAs) are upper-level undergraduate students who have mastered university life&#8217;s academic and social rigors. They are familiar with the resources on campus and are experts in navigating the campus climate.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional STAR Program information<\/h3>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Do I have to attend NAU to be a part of the STAR Program?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Do I have to attend NAU to be a part of the STAR Program? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Yes. STAR Scholars are expected to accept their admission to NAU for the fall semester and pay the $250 enrollment deposit (this deposit is not for STAR; it is for their enrollment to NAU in the fall). The STAR Program wants STAR students to be well equipped with skills to help them throughout their NAU academic experience.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How do I know if I\u2019m Pell Grant Eligible?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>How do I know if I\u2019m Pell Grant Eligible? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Check your <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/grants\/pell\">Pell Grant funding eligibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Do I have to live on campus during the STAR Program?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Do I have to live on campus during the STAR Program? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Yes. All STAR Scholars are required to live on campus during the program. Living in a <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/campus-living\">Campus Living Community<\/a> provides students with a well-rounded experience.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How should I prepare to live on campus?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>How should I prepare to live on campus? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>We know being away at college can be both exciting and scary. To help you prepare for this adventure, we&rsquo;ve included some helpful information and tips to guide you as you pack and get excited for your time at NAU. Need help deciding what to bring? We&rsquo;ve got you covered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/campus-living\/preparing-for-move-in\/\">move-in prep list<\/a>. Need to know what to expect living on a college campus? Look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/campus-living\/policies-and-expectations\/\">Campus Living&rsquo;s policies and expectations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Can I request a specific roommate for the program?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Can I request a specific roommate for the program? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>No. The STAR residential experience is designed for you to meet new people. To make sure you are compatible with your assigned roommate, complete the Campus Living portal profile and explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/campus-living\/roommate-success-guide\/\">roommate success guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Can I work during the STAR Program?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Can I work during the STAR Program? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>No. The STAR Program is a fun, engaging, and rigorous program. STAR students are busy with classes, supplemental labs, coursework, and activities well into the evening on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Can I bring my car?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Can I bring my car? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Yes. A parking permit is not one of the covered expenses of the program. If you bring a car with you, you will need to purchase a parking permit for your vehicle. Permits are available for purchase on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus through <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/university-transit-services\/parking-on-campus\/\">Parking Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"If I am accepted to STAR, can I still be part of other student mentoring programs on campus?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>If I am accepted to STAR, can I still be part of other student mentoring programs on campus? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>Yes. It is mandatory that STAR participants join a student mentoring program for the next academic year after they&rsquo;ve completed STAR. Some of the mentoring programs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Support Services (SSS)<\/li>\n<li>Peer Jacks Mentoring<\/li>\n<li>First Scholars<\/li>\n<li>Blavin Bettin Scholars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, you can visit our NAU website and search for the mentoring program.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>STAR Program<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:STARProgram@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"STAR Program: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">STARProgram&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-3636\" aria-label=\"STAR Program: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-3636<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to expect from the STAR Program Build peer connections and academic success as a STAR student Classes offered for first-generation students in the STAR Program All STAR classes fulfill General Studies requirements for all academic majors on campus. These classes will provide you with a solid background in written communication, presentation, and public speaking. 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