New Features
UNCGenie Guest Pass
We are excited to share that Starfish now displays whether a student has granted trusted guests—such as parents or guardians—view only access to their student information. This information appears in the Overview tab and is displayed as:
- Guest Pass: Permission Granted: Y
- Guest Pass: Permission Granted: N
Please note that Starfish only displays whether permission has been granted. For detailed information—such as who has been authorized, how long they have been authorized and what permissions have been granted, you will need to reference Banner.
View the student overview how-to guide to learn how to use the Student Overview tab to view student information and student-specific attributes.
Starfish Updates
What’s New: Meeting Notes & Appointment Visibility
Major Advisors now have access to student appointment history and meeting notes recorded and shared in Starfish by professional advising centers and select student support programs. Notes entered by Major Advisors will also be shared within this collaborative group.
This expanded visibility strengthens coordinated advising, supports consistent documentation practices, and enhances continuity of student support across units.
View the how-to guides below for additional information:
- Appointment History: (past and upcoming): Student Folder → Meetings tab
- Meeting notes: Student Folder → Notes tab
Important: Major Advisors and support staff can only view appointment history and meeting notes for students with whom they have an established connection in Starfish.
For questions regarding visibility, access, or best practices for meeting notes, please contact the Starfish team at starfish@uncg.edu.
Tracking Item Reminders
Clearing Tracking Items
Beginning in Spring 2025, all professional advising centers on campus will be conducting weekly Starfish flag outreach to first year cohort students in their caseloads. Advisors will clear flags one–week after outreach is conducted for all responsive and nonresponsive students, based on early alert best practices.
Every term, students begin with zero active flags, kudos, and referrals.
Every term, students begin with zero active flags, kudos, and referrals.
End of Semester and Winter Term Reminders
The last day to raise tracking items for Fall 2026 is Thursday, December 10. Fall 2026 feedback items will be cleared on Friday, December 11 to allow students to enter the winter and spring terms with a fresh start.
Tracking items will be enabled on Monday, December 14 for winter term courses.
