Registration Pointers

Registration the first time at UH-Mānoa can be challenging. Continuing students have already registered so there are limited spaces in classes. Do not get discouraged. Next semester, you will register as a continuing student and have a much earlier registration time. Your registration appointment time will reflect the total credits you have earned prior to this semester. Have lots of options and alternative classes just in case and visit the NSO for further assistance.

Academic considerations

	Attend NSO, visit the FYAC to get some basic information on your course requirements or for referral to the appropriate advisers
	Familiarize yourself with your graduation, general education and major requirements. Consult the appropriate website for further information. See www.advising.hawaii.edu to determine your college / school website. Major requirements are available in the catalog at www.catalog.hawaii.edu or at individual department websites. See www.hawaii.edu/links
	Check the catalog (www.catalog.hawaii.edu) to (1) check what requirements the course fulfills, (2) see if the courses have prerequisites or limitations on enrollment.
	If you cannot decide what to take, think about fulfilling focus requirements. You will need to complete them by the time you graduate.
	Check your final exam schedule to be sure that there are no conflicts or to prevent too many finals being scheduled on the same day. If you need plane reservations to head home, you will also be able to figure out when you can reserve them.
	If you are pre-med, pre-law or pre-health, visit the Professions Advising Center to get advice on selecting your major and to talk about course sequencing.

Practical considerations

	Get your UH username and password early so that you will be all set to register at www.hawaii.edu/myuh/manoa
	Check the myuh registration website (www.hawaii.edu/myuh) or the Schedule of Classes to see what sections of the class are available as well as to find out whether you will require any placement exams or approval codes to take the class. Also, you will want to check to see whether there is any other information (i.e. you will lose your space in the class if you do not attend the first day, you will need to pick up handouts prior to class, you will need to attend a special meeting for the class.)
	You need at least 12 credits to be considered a full-time student. As a general guideline, freshmen are encouraged to take 12 credits (15 credits at most) until you gain your grounding. Transfer students may want to start at 12-15 credits as well.
	Use a “time block” worksheet to figure out your schedule.
	Create a “wish list” : list the CRN (course reference numbers) on a sheet to save you time later.
	A day prior to your registration, check the updated seat availability and adjust your registration plans.
	Myuh tip: do the on-line pre-registration checklist and tutorials to practice.
	Make sure you schedule in lunch breaks and study breaks.
	Check the campus map to ensure you will have enough time to get to classes. There is a 10 minute break between classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and a 15 minute break between classes on Tuesday and Thursday. It is difficult to go from one end of campus (i.e. Moore Hall to the Athletic complex or Kamakakuokalani Building to other buildings in 10 minutes.)
	Think of the balance of courses – in a given semester, do you have too many exam-based classes or too many labs or too many writing-based classes?
	Think of other demands on your time and adjust your credit load accordingly.   Work Co-curricular activities Family commitments Clubs, sports, activities

During registration:

	Be sure to register for the right campus and right semester.
	In order to cut down on the time it takes to register, register for all your classes at the same time, instead of submitting one class at a time and seeing if you got it. Just be certain to select the right school and type in the course number for each class on a different search tab. When you have identified all the classes click on the submit changes button and register at one time.
	Check your registration status. If you have a hold on your record, you will need to clear it with the department listed in order to register.
	Always double check your class schedule to ensure that it is correct and print out a copy in case you need it later.
	Check your tuition and fees. Be sure to pay by the deadline or your classes could be cancelled.
	Update your personal contact information, if necessary.
	Click complete registration to end the registration session and be sure to log out.

After your first registration:

Freshmen can sign up to attend an academic planning workshop at the FYAC to get an informal idea of how to plan the rest of their academic careers.

Transfer students should make appointments to see their college / school & major advisers to resolve any transfer issues (i.e. equivalency). Arts & Sciences students can sign up for a JUMP or GRAD session to get an official audit of their record.  See an adviser to find out when you should sign up for these sessions.