STARS I Academic Year Program

The STARS I Program is designed for students historically underrepresented in the sciences, including students of color, women, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, first generation college students, and the physically challenged. The program seeks to create a network of support for 200 first-year students. This network is bolstered by strong undergraduate student collaborations, social events, faculty, graduate student, and peer mentorship, and a focus on sustaining interest and motivation to pursue STEM majors.

The core of the STARS I Program is the group of upper-level peer mentors, who foster tight-knit groups amongst the students in order to promote a richer first year experience. In addition to the peer mentor groups and one-on-one advising, the program offers a series of panel discussions, informational sessions, professional development, and networking opportunities.

Application Information: The application is rolling admissions - once we have accepted 200 qualified first-year students we will close the application.

• Note to students who are participating in varsity sports - the STARS I program workshops and events mostly take place in the evening (5:30-6:30pm) and are mandatory. If accepted to the program, you must commit to attending these events.

Links to Additional Information: https://science.yalecollege.yale.edu/stars/stars-i-academic-year-program

Must be an incoming Yale College first-year student.