Student Advisement and Retention Services

The New Student Advisement and Retention Services Center [New Stars] is a bridge into the college for new students. The Center provides academic advisement to first-semester students and monitors their retention and academic progress. New Stars helps students navigate academic requirements, the college culture, and the self-discovery that a college education implies by conducting New Student Orientation and supporting students throughout the first year. It empowers them to become actively engaged in their own education by developing awareness, teaching necessary skills, and challenging students to set high, yet realistic self expectations that reinforce their educational goals.

WELCOME!

The New STARS Center is your information and advisement resource for your first semester at Hostos.  At the New STARS Center Online site you can explore your new school and learn how to locate important offices and key people, ranging from staff to faculty to student activities and events.  All new students are required to attend a New Student Orientation and you can reserve a place at the next session by clicking here. In the meantime, you can learn about Hostos by exploring New Student Orientation online.

New STARS Center Services  
Want to know more about what the New STARS Center can do for you? Well keep reading and learn a little bit about the many ways we can assist you as you embark on this new and exciting journey at Hostos Community College.

1. Academic Advisement
2. Academic Success Programs
3. Evening and Weekend Services
4. New Student Development
5. Incomplete Grade (INC) Initiative
6. Academically at Risk New Students

Ask the STARS
Have a burning question? Email us at newstars@hostos.cuny.edu and we’ll be sure to respond in a timely fashion. The emails will be answered by our trained peer advisors but monitored and reviewed by professional full-time staff members for accuracy.
Learn more about our staff members >

New Student Advisement and Retention Services (STARS) Center
120 Walton Ave. Room D-101
Bronx, New York 10451
Tel: (718) 518-4319
Fax: (718) 518-4210
e-mail: newstars@hostos.cuny.edu

Office Hours
You can visit during the following days and times (when classes are in session):
Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9am – 7pm

Summer 2008 Office Hours
Monday thru Friday: 8:30am – 6pm
Friday: Closed

Evening and Weekend Services
Can’t make it to the office during regular business hours? No Problem! Our Evening and Weekend Coordinator and Peer Advisors are here to help you with any questions or concerns you might have after hours, when classes are in session. Feel free to stop by anytime during the following days and times:

 Location:   B-Building,  Admissions Satellite (1st Flr), 500 Grand Concourse

TIMES: when classes are in session
   Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
   Friday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
   Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
   Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm