Starfish for Students

Log in to Starfishnew window using your MyMC credentials.

You might not be able to log in if:

• You haven’t applied to take credit courses.
• You’re an employee without a student role.
• You had an extended break (7+ years) and need to be added as a prospective student until you re-register (access returns ~24 hours after).

To meet with someone in Counseling & Advising, fill out the request formnew window. If you need to schedule through Starfish for all services but can’t log in, contact the IT Service Desk.

Once you’ve logged into Starfish using your MyMC credentials, go to the navigation menu (three horizontal lines) in the upper left to setup your profile. Next, explore your Success Network for access to contact information and appointment scheduling. Use the Upcoming tab to keep track of and/or cancel upcoming appointments. Use your Dashboard to see notifications and Degree Planner for academic plans. Review the full Getting Started Guide (PDF, ) .

Some contact info is updated directly in your Starfish profile, while other info needs to be changed through the Office of Records and Registration.

You can schedule an appointment in a few ways:

• Once logged into Starfish, and go to your Success Network to see advisors, instructors, or support staff. Check the Courses or Service Areas tabs for specific departments or resources.
• Some faculty and staff may provide a direct link to schedule in Starfish. Clicking the link will take you straight to their scheduling page without navigating Starfish.
• Some services have a direct "Schedule” link right on their service page. For example, if you want to meet with Student Employment Services, you could either find them under your Success Network, or click the direct scheduling link on the Student Employment Services web page to book an appointment quickly.

Look for the blue button - Schedule Appointment   . 

1. Follow the prompts to select the reason for your visit, preferred day/time and location.
2. Click Continue.
3. Provide a few additional details in the box above the Confirm button. Click on Confirm to schedule the appointment. 

Once confirmed, be sure to monitor your MC e-mail for an confirmation message and any additional notifications regarding the meeting.

• From the Upcoming tab, you can view scheduled appointments and make changes.
• Click on an appointment to make changes to it, such as changing the location or duration, when available.
• You can cancel the appointment by clicking the three blue dots and selecting Cancel appointment.

Not everyone uses Starfish for scheduling yet, but many faculty and staff do use it to support students. As more services join, you’ll see even more scheduling options. In the meantime, if you don’t see someone in Starfish, you can always reach out to them by email or phone.

The MC CARES network is made up of faculty and staff who work together to help you succeed. Through your MC CARES network, you can get support from:

• Success Coaches
• Coordinators (Dual Enrollment and ACES Students)
• Counselors
• Program Advisors
• Instructors

You don’t have to figure everything out alone; this team can also help connect you with the right people and resources to keep you on track. They can also expand your network by providing referrals to services like tutoring, financial aid, honors programs, technology support, career services, and other resources (e.g., student clubs, food).

Members of the MC CARES team, including coaches, counselors, program advisors, ACES coordinators and dual enrollment coordinators, can see information in Starfish that helps them support you.

All information is protected under FERPAnew window, so only staff with a legitimate educational interest can access it. 

Messages in Starfish aren’t sent by Starfish itself - they’re sent by your instructors, MC CARES network, or other faculty and staff using Starfish.

You can receive these messages:

• Email: Sent to your MC email if notifications are on
• Text: Sent to your phone if you opted in
• Starfish Dashboard: Check your Home or To-Do sections to see messages, flags, kudos, or referrals

• Flag or Referral: Check it and reach out to the person who sent it for follow-up questions.
• Kudo: Nice job! Keep it up.
• To-Do: Finish the task so you stay on track.

Degree Planner helps you map out your courses semester by semester. You can create or update your plan on your own or with a Counselor or Program Advisor. It doesn’t replace the degree evaluation tool, Degree Worksnew window, which tracks your progress toward graduation. Always check course requirements in the Catalognew window and consult a Counselor or Program Advisornew window each semester.