08/28/2023
By Cherry Lim
The STAARS Cohort is a mentoring program and a product of the Asian American Center for Excellence and Engagement (AACEE)'s initiative to build a stronger sense of community and belonging by connecting first-year (both freshman and transfer) students to a peer mentor that has experience and knowledge of the university.
STAARS Mentees (first-years) are paired with mentors based on similarity of interests, academic paths, and intersecting identities.
STAARS Mentors (second-year and above) are trained by staff to provide mentees with access to AACEE programming and connect them to resources across UMass Lowell.
In addition to the mentorship program, AACEE provides numerous programs and services, such as:
- Creating a streamlined experience for transfer students
- Preparing scholarship applications
- Raising awareness of stress reduction techniques and healthy decision-making
- Connecting to local and national community civic leaders
- Building robust networks among UML's Asian American alumni and current students
To sign up, please complete the application. Applications will close when the program is full, so apply today!