History

In 2022, a committee was charged with recommending a platform to support academic planning and collaboration among undergraduate advisors across the University. The committee, sponsored by leaders in academic affairs, ITS, and student affairs, drew members from more than 20 offices across Grounds. Its goal was to help students connect with advisors across UVA and help advisors communicate, make referrals, and reach students who might need support. After gathering feedback from students, faculty, and staff, the committee recommended Stellic, which the Provost approved in the spring of 2023. Implementation began later that year, and Stellic launched in phases starting in summer 2024, with all students having access beginning in fall 2025. Beginning in November 2026, external credit for transfer coursework will be evaluated in Stellic.

Student Focus

All undergraduate students can use Stellic to connect with their advisors—both those who are assigned as well as those students are referred to or seek out independently. To ease the course planning process, Stellic allows students to plan their courses without going to SIS, which we have heard from students is a priority. The platform is designed to be used not only by assigned academic advisors but also more broadly by all faculty and staff who work with students. For example, students can connect with their pre-major academic advisor, favorite career counselor, and the coordinator for their prospective major all in one place. 

Protecting students’ privacy is important to us. Leaders in student support units and central offices, in consultation with legal counsel, have developed guidelines and expectations associated with information sharing to ensure not only that we remain compliant with laws such as FERPA but also that students’ privacy is protected.