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Welcome to Virtual STAR Day!

We’ve adapted our STAR Day experience to a virtual format, designing an experience that will prepare you for the start of your college career at Saint Rose.

This STAR Day is a mix of live sessions and pre-recorded videos and is centered around an important theme: Your Academic and Student Life Experience.

Meet an orientation leader:


Kristina Wilder ‘22, Psychology
Explore your STAR Day schedule
STAR Day is required for all incoming students, so you should attend all the events outlined below.

View June 24 Events

About Virtual STAR Day

We will conduct all of our sessions on Zoom, a video conferencing service. You will be able to hear from faculty and staff in real-time and ask questions throughout the different sessions.

  • For each session, a unique URL will be provided below.
  • Click on that link at the time of that session, and you will automatically be entered into the conference.
  • If you have not used Zoom before, you will have to download the app first.

For more information on how to get started with Zoom, follow the link below.

Get started with Zoom

Get in Touch!

Not sure where you are supposed to be, or do you have any questions?

Email us at starday@strose.edu! We will get back to you with an answer as soon as we can!

Virtual STAR Day Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 24

Star Day Info Sessions

  • 9 a.m.: Welcome address and opening remarks from Interim President Marcia J. White and the STAR Day team!

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  • 9:30 a.m.: Meet the Golden Knights (Meet with Orientation Leaders for fun and energizing activities)

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  • 10 a.m.: Saint Rose Student Success Tools – the applications you need to know (Navigate, Canvas tutorials; Reminder of Orientation Platform to complete)

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  • 10:30 a.m.: Meet the Majors ***Refer to the schedule you received in your email for your unique link***
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Academic Advising for First-Year Students Only ***Refer to the schedule you received in your email for your unique link***
  • 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Transfer Experience (for Transfer Students Only)

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  • 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Lunch/Break and Review the Videos on STAR Day website
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Q&A with Saint Rose Experts: Open Zoom Session (Parents/Guests Invited to Attend)

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  • 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Transfer Advising (Individual Appointments) ***Refer to the schedule you received in your email for your unique link***
  • 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Financial Aid (Parents/Guests Invited to Attend)

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  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: That’s So Saint Rose Trivia (Parents/Guests Invited to Attend)

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  • 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.: Residence Life Panel (Parents/Guests Invited to Attend)

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  • 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.: Commuter Life Panel (Parents/Guests Invited to Attend)

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  • 4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Closing (Parents/Guests Invited to Attend)

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Video Guides for Campus Life

Video Recordings Available for your Convenience:

Please view these videos during your break. Please feel free to contact the offices with further questions or contact us at starday@strose.edu for additional resources.

Campus Safety – A Partnership for Parents and Families:

Our primary focus is to provide a safe experience for Saint Rose students. For parents and families, learn more about the federal and state regulations that address sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, and the programming that is offered to educate and train the campus community around these issues. Students will receive a more in-depth training at Orientation.

Getting Connected

Using technology is such an integral part of your college experience. Listen to Technology Support Services Manager Rachel Ramsey and Senior Network Administrator – Security Systems Erin Farnam as they walk you through important information related to online learning, infrastructure, and ITS Support.

Library Services

Every single student frequents the Neil Hellman Library, either to borrow books, use the computer labs, meet up with a study group, or use the online databases. Don’t miss this informative video by Head of Reference and Instruction and Outreach Kate Moss!

Financial Aid

Our Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid Steve Dwire (AKA the Financial Aid King) and Assistant Devin Collins will give you the rundown on all things financial aid and the next steps you should take before you step foot on campus.

Student ID

Your Student ID is an important piece to the College puzzle. You will need it to access buildings, use campus printers, and eat on campus. Don’t miss this video that explains how you can upload your photo online and access your Student ID!

Campus Bookstore

Don’t wait halfway through the semester to find out where the Campus Bookstore is located! This video will address how to rent and/or purchase books and all the other fun items our store provides.

STAR Day Experience Survey

We thank you for spending time with us today, learning about the place you will soon call HOME. We value your commitment to Saint Rose and its services. Please take a few moments to complete this survey about your STAR Day experience. Your participation in the survey will help us to adapt the process and make it an even greater experience for future students. The survey will take 5-7 minutes. Those who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to the Campus Bookstore.

Complete Survey Here

Getting Ready for College

Saint Rose has been around for 100 years, so we have a pretty good idea about how you can have an awesome College experience!
Watch these three movie trailers to find out how to get along with your roommate, make friends in College, build a trusted network, and explore Albany, New York. This is not required, but it is fun!

Contact Us!

Online visits might be new to you!

So, if you’re feeling unsure of this experience — we totally understand.

We’re here to answer any questions that you might have, so please reach out.

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