Student Testing, Advising & Registration

Congratulations on your acceptance to Aquinas College! We are so excited to have you join our AQ community. In order to take the next step in your Aquinas journey, you must register for your STAR date. STAR is a mandatory experience that allows you to get to know the campus, make connections with faculty, staff, and other students, and begin your academic career. This day consists of a variety of activities, including academic advising with a faculty member. At the conclusion of the experience, you will be registered for your Fall semester courses.

Since this is a mandatory event for all new students, we ask that you arrange to be present for the entire event. The AQ Athletics Department is aware that this is a day you can’t miss. If you are a member of an athletic team, please provide your coach with your STAR date once you have made your reservation.

Before Your STAR Session To Do List:

  1. Log in to your student status page to complete and submit the STAR Reservation Form.
  2. Fill out your First-Year Advising Form. 
  3. Set up your Aquinas network account to register for classes.

STAR Schedule & Dates 

Summer 2025 Star Dates: 

Friday, June 6
Friday, June 13
Tuesday, June 17
Friday, June 27
Wednesday, July 30
Thursday, August 7
 
STAR Day Schedule: 
Time:  Events:  Location: 
10 a.m. Testing and IT Set-up Wege Ballroom and Loutit Room
10:30 a.m. Check-in with Admissions Staff Wege 3rd Floor
11 a.m. Welcome and Overview of the day Wege Ballroom
11:05 a.m. AQ Mission, Identity, and Liberal Arts Education Wege Ballroom
11:20 a.m. Joint Session for parents and students Wege Ballroom
noon Lunch, IT Set-up, bookstore Wege Dining Room, 2nd Floor
1 - 3:40 p.m. Student Breakout sessions  
1 - 3:40 p.m. Parent Session: Student Wellness Wege Ballroom
3:50 - 4:50 p.m. Resource Fair Wege Ballroom

Additional Information

A special Aquinas College rate is offered at many hotels in Grand Rapids. Families are encouraged to share that you are with Aquinas College while making reservations. For more information please our Directions and Hotel Information page.

We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!

CONTACT INFO

Registrar's Office
030 Hruby Hall
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(616) 632-2871
registrar@aquinas.edu