Starfish by Hobsons

Starfish Solutions is a retention solution program that helps to create an online student success environment, facilitating programs such as counseling and advising, tutoring, mentoring, and others–with the aim of improving student success and retention. See a summary and explanation of workflow here.

Some of the features of Starfish include:

  • Viewing support networks for your courses
  • Receiving early alerts for academic concerns and praise for a job well done
  • Getting electronic referrals and other messages
  • Viewing and following academic plans
  • Signing up online for appointments with course instructors, counselors and advisors
  • and Faculty can submit progress reports in real time and connect students to appropriate campus offices

How to Access Starfish

Log into Starfish.

Once students log into Starfish it is strongly recommended that they update their profile with a picture and review/update their email address and phone number to ensure accuracy. Students can also select the small cell phone icon in their profile to receive text alerts (regular messaging and data rates may apply).

Spring 2025 Progress Survey Dates and Deadlines

  • 8-week classes (1st session): February 17th - February 24th

  • 8-week classes (2nd session): April 21st - April 28th 

  • 9–12-week classes: April 7th - April 18th  

  • 13–17-week classes: March 24th  - April 7th 

Spring 2025 Open Labs and One-on-Ones

Click here to see what Starfish can do for you, then email sbvcstarfish@valleycollege.edu to set up a personal walk through. You can also sign up for Open Lab appointments. Days & locations are avilable in this flyer.

Monthly Starfish Summary Newsletters

Questions about Starfish?