FAQs and Resource Referral
See also index of links for resources, explanations and web addresses.
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All incoming students will need to check the myuh website to find out when their assigned day and time is to register. See Important Dates to Remember link from main FYC website for further information. You can register from your assigned day and time up until the registration deadline, at which time a late registration fee will be accessed. All registration will be done via the myuh website: www.hawaii.edu/myuh/manoa |
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How many credits should I take? Students need at least 12 credits to achieve full-time status. We recommend that students start off with 12-15 credits in their first semester in order to allow for adjustment to college and to do well their first semester. Of course, students are often the best judge of their own capabilities, and may want to consider taking more credits if their schedule allows. |
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What are major or department restrictions on courses? Enrollment in classes may be restricted by the departments or to majors to allow for screening of students. Please contact the departments directly if you are interested in taking a course with a restriction. |
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Do I need to take a placement exam or exams? This answer depends on a number of factors, including potential major(s), type of degree (bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of education, etc.) as well as long range plans (after college) |
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English Language Institute tests are given to students whose first language is not English. Students may gain clearance. If they do not, they will need to take the ELI placement exam and possibly courses to clear the ELI requirement. www.hawaii.edu/eli/students/newstudents.html |
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How do I get health clearance? Contact the Student Health Services for all questions having to do with health clearance. www.hawaii.edu/shs/ |
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How do I request more materials about UHM? Visit the Admissions and Records website at www.hawaii.edu/admrec |
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How do I check on the status of my application? Contact the Office of Admissions and Records at ar-info@hawaii.edu |
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How do I find my way around campus? Check the interactive campus map at http://www.hawaii.edu/campusmap/ |
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What is a learning community? What are the benefits of a joining a learning community? How do I pick one? A learning community is a group of freshman that take a set group of courses together. Learning communities have many benefits, including reserving students space in courses that could potentially fulfill requirements, providing academic support and simplifying registration. Spaces are limited and sign-ups are done on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see www.advising.hawaii.edu/artsci/fym |
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What is New Student Orientation? What are the benefits of attending NSO? New Student Orientation is an excellent way to gain a better
understanding of the campus and the way it works. There are
numerous benefits. Spaces are limited and sign-ups are done
on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information,
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How many credits do I need to be a freshman? sophomore? junior? senior? Per the catalog, freshmen are defined as “Students who have earned fewer than 25 semester credit hours. Sophomores are defined as “Students who have earned 25-54 semester credit hours.” Juniors are defined as “Students who have earned 55-88 semester credit hours.” Seniors are defined as “students who have earned 89 or more semester hours.” |
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What should I do if I decide I don’t want to stay in a class? Determine whether you are in the drop period, the withdrawal period or past the deadline and check the myuh website for further information (www.hawaii.edu/myuh) |
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On average, how long does it take to graduate? Nationally, students average 5 or more years to graduate.
There are many reasons why students take time to graduate
including work hours, outside commitments, changing majors,
and not seeing advisors. See your advisers on a regular basis
to stay focused. |
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When should I declare my major? This answer varies depending on the major and college / school. Strictly speaking, it is important that students interested in majors including a lot of sequencing (i.e. engineering, architecture, and those in the math, science and foreign languages) declare their major as soon as possible to prevent delays. If students are trying to decide between two or more majors, it may be possible to take courses that are required by both majors until they decide. See an adviser for further information. The FYC offers informational sessions by advisers from different colleges / schools as well as a workshop on how to select a major. |
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What types of co-curricular activities are available on campus? There are numerous activities on campus, including
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Do I need a computer? What type of computer should I get? While it is always handy to have a computer on campus, there are a number of computer labs which you can utilize with a valid student ID. You will need to supply your own paper or you can utilize a debit card from the libraries to print. |
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On campus parking is limited. There are few dorm parking stalls. Parking passes are assigned during continuing student registration and priority is given to upperclassmen. Street parking is available, but is limited and subject to time restrictions. www.hawaii.edu/parking |
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Yes, there are numerous on-campus jobs available to students. Search the Student Employment and Cooperative Education website for job postings and on-line referrals (sece.hawaii.edu) |