Advisor and staff resources center

Advisor downloadable instructions and How To videos for STARS 2.0.
Full training sessions by user role are listed below. 

General Training Resources            
Student Profile VIDEO
Advanced Search VIDEO
Terms and Status: Advanced Search VIDEO
Utilizing the Advanced Search: Searching by Credit Hour VIDEO
Students' Courses Filtering Options VIDEO
Uploading Student Lists VIDEO
View and Manage Student Lists VIDEO
Running Student Lists by Admit Type VIDEO
Academic Probation VIDEO
Reporter Role Training VIDEO
Registration Outreach Report VIDEO
GPA Calculator VIDEO
Creating and Using Watchlists VIDEO
Producing an Unofficial Advising Transcript VIDEO
Prospective Appointments VIDEO
Advisor and Appointment Calendar Functions  
Scheduling Appointment Campaigns VIDEO
Scheduling Non-Appointment Campaigns VIDEO
Three Ways to Schedule an Appointment VIDEO
Check In and Complete Appointment VIDEO
Setting Availability VIDEO
Your Unique Advisor URL VIDEO
Remote and In Person-Availability VIDEO
User Settings VIDEO
Cognos Report Trainings  
Cognos Training VIDEO
Running a List of Student Minors in Cognos VIDEO
Student Course Enrollments Report VIDEO
Midterm Grades Report VIDEO
Graduation Roster Report VIDEO
  • FAQ: Review our frequently asked questions on STARS 2.0.
  • Training Contacts for Academic Advisors: Find a trainer in your respective school or college.
  • ATA Canvas site - Stars 2.0 module with unblurred training videos as well as recording of STARS 2.0 Advisor training session (enrollment required through ATA)
  • If you would like to create a unique Category or Tag in STARS to better identify groups of students, please contact stars@wayne.edu.


Stars 2.0 Training

Training on the STARS 2.0 platform is offered once a month through the WSU Advisor Training Academy via MS Teams. Training covers both the Reporter and the Advisor role permissions.

Part 1 of each training will cover content for both the Advisor and Reporter role including the student profile, advanced search, watchlists and reports (9 to 10:30 a.m.). All users with Advisor or Reporter role should plan to attend part 1.

Part 2 of each training session concentrates on the Advisor role only and covers appointment availability, user settings, managing appointments, and appointment campaigns (10:30 - 11 a.m.). Only those with an Advisor role should attend part 2.

NOTE: Access to STARS 2.0 is only provisioned through a BAO via the access request process. BAOs and supervisors can review role descriptions on the Stars BAO page.

Training dates are listed below along with a link to RSVP. 

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Monday, February 12, 2024

Monday, March 11, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Click to RSVP  

You will be sent a meeting invite with an MS Teams link prior to training. Please reach out to Kate Bernas (ab9599) with questions.