Starfish Help
Help for Midshipmen
To login to Starfish, use the link to the left or this direct link to Starfish.
How-to Videos
The Basics
Video: How to Log in to Starfish (Video opens in new window)
This video will show you how to log in to Starfish. You can log in from the intranet or the Internet.
Link to this exact videoHome Screen (Dashboard) Overview
This video will show you the basics of what you see when you log into Starfish, and how these tools might help you.
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Note: Many videos are only available on the Academic Center's Intranet Page.
Link to this exact videoHow to Verify Your Attendance
We track every time you use a service of the Academic Center, and this can help you demonstrate that you are working hard. This video will show you how you can make sure that your attendance is logged correctly in Starfish.
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Link to this exact videoEvening Tutoring
Video: How to make a tutoring appointment (Video opens in new window)
This will show you how to use Starfish to make a Professional Tutoring appointment.
Link to this exact videoMidshipman Group Study Program (MGSP)
How to Check the MGSP Schedule via Starfish
You can always check the MGSP schedule on the MGSP schedule page, but you can also check the schedule in Starfish (and sometimes find special MGSP sessions coordinated by the MGSP Leaders - like during Finals).
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Link to this exact videoInteracting with your Professors
How to Sign up for Office Hours or Group Session with a Professor
You can check the schedule of your professor if they are using Starfish - right from your home screen. This video will show you how to sign up for Office Hours and Group Appointments held by your Professor.
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