When entering your courses in STARS, they are organized into subject areas by academic discipline. You must report all courses taken and the grades earned in each subject area.
Subject Areas in STARS
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History / Social Studies
- World Language
- Business
- Computer Science
- Fine Arts / Music
- Physical Education / Health / Gym
Where to Enter Courses
- Enter each course under the subject area where it is listed in STARS — even if your school categorizes it differently.
- You may need to check multiple subject areas to find the correct course title.
Example: Psychology and Economics are found under Social Science / History, even if your school lists them under Science or Business.
Using “Other Subject Area”
If a course does not fit into one of the main subject areas above, select Other Subject Area.
To enter a course under Other Subject Area:
- Go to the Enter Coursework screen.
- Select Other Subject Area from the subject dropdown.
- Choose the closest matching Generic Course Title or select Other.
- Enter all course details:
- Course Name
- Course Level
- Course Length
- Grade
Tip: Only use Other Subject Area for courses that do not belong in any of the main subject categories.