Starfish for Students

Welcome to Starfish and Degree Planner, Everett Community College's student success technology designed to help you reach your goals. Our Core Features are designed to help current students reach out to the college and help us reach out to you! Degree Planner allows students and staff to explore and build academic plans for straight-forward completion of any certificate or degree we offer.  Working with advisors, plans can be reviewed and approved.

To get started: Login to Starfish using the same username and password that you use for Canvas and EvCC student Gmail.

Training Resources for Students

  • Starfish Student Getting Started Guide PDF icon  (NEW) This complete guide will walk you through all the key features you need in Starfish, from logging in, to reading messages and sending questions to Raise Your Hand, to making appointments.
  • Building a Degree Plan (PDF) PDF icon  This one-page guide takes you through the basic steps of building your Degree Plan.
  • Building a Degree Plan – Full Details (PDF) PDF icon  This complete guide takes you through the full details of building your Degree Plan, including selecting a credential, courses, schedule, and requirements, along with placement, prerequisites, and your student record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don’t see anyone listed in My Success Network?

Your specific instructors, advisors, or support teams might not be assigned yet. Check back later or contact starfish@everettcc.edu for additional assistance.

What if I click the Starfish link and get a “You do not have access” message?

Our most common advice is to reset your password at MyEvCC. (Starfish is more sensitive to expired passwords than other systems on campus.) Be sure to use the same username and password you use to get into Canvas or your student Gmail account. If you have a new password and still can't get in, connect with TechHUB by reporting an issue online, calling 425-388-9333, or visiting the Technology Services TechHUB at Shuksan Hall 231.

If you are trying to log in directly from Canvas, Log into Starfish Directly instead. 

If you are an EvCC student employee, you will want to use your staff username and password.  You will access your student account features this way, as well as any ones you need for your job.

What if I need more help?

For technical issues or other questions, contact the Starfish team at starfish@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9047, or Whitehorse 208/209. We’re happy to help!

For questions regarding a flag or other tracking item (flags, kudos, referrals, and to-do items), please contact the person who raised the flag. This information is in the Notifications section on the Starfish Dashboard. Clicking the name of the person who raised the tracking item will take you to their connection profile and contact information.

Remember, the Starfish team is always connected to all students as a service in Starfish.  Log in to Starfish and look for us as part of your Success Network. You can book appointments with us right from there!

Resources for Staff and Faculty

For further help, email the EvCC Starfish team!