Certification of Academic Progress: Forms and Memos
Forms related to student academic progress and standing often require the signature of an academic advisor. Some forms can be dropped off for review and clearance, and picked up by the student 3 to 5 business days later. Others may require an in-person appointment, or may take longer to complete. Listed below are the types of requests we receive most often, and the procedures for having them filled.
Click on the section title to go there directly: General Academic Progress, Financial Aid, International Students , Veterans Affairs.
Forms provided by our office, if accessible, can be downloaded by clicking on the form name. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print them. NOTE the turnaround time for drop-offs: 3 to 5 business days. Due to the large amount of review requests received daily, we are not able to accommodate 'Rush' requests.
GENERAL VERIFICATION
OF PROGRESS
Who: UHM
Arts & Sciences majors who need verification of academic
progress or projected
graduation date for employers, scholarships, graduate programs,
military identification cards, etc.
You need to have completed either a GRAD or a JUMP Session to receive written verification of academic progress. Fill out a Request for Written Verification Form and turn it in at the service counter in QLC 113. You will need to provide either a pre-addressed stamped envelope or provide mailing labels and postage for each letter. Letters are generally available within 3 to 5 working days.
UHM
Community College Enrollment Memo
Who:
UHM Arts &
Sciences students receiving financial aid, with part-time registration at UHM and concurrent
enrollment on other campuses (ex. 9 credits at UHM plus 3
credits at KCC)
Download and fill out the financial aid form from the Financial Aid Office's Forms and Documents page before meeting with an Arts & Sciences advisor to have it verified and signed. If you have any questions regarding the form, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor at 808.956.7251, QLCSS, room 112.
Verification of Credits required for graduation: a copy of your approved GRAD plan can be submitted to Financial Aid
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS(J-1, F-1 Student Visa)
Request
for Less Than Full-Time Enrollment - appointment
needed, completion of a GRAD Session required
Who: International
students who are register full-time in their graduating
semester
International students may be allowed a reduction in courseload depending on circumstance. See an International Student Services counselor in QLCSS 206, 956.8354 for information on eligibility. If given the form, make an appointment to meet with an Arts & Sciences academic advisor by calling 956.8755 ext.1. Be sure to bring your form and any supporting documentation, if needed, with you.
Optional
Practical Training (OPT) - appointment
needed, completion of a GRAD Session may be required
Who:
International students
remaining in the U.S. to work after graduation
See an International Student Counselor in QLCSS, room 206, 956.8354 for information on eligibility. If given the form, make an appointment with an Arts & Sciences academic advisor to verify your graduation date and relation of the intended training program to your field of study. 956.8755 ext.1
VA FORMS (VETERANS ADMINISTRATION)
Who:
Arts & Sciences majors receiving VA financial assistance
Students on VA assistance (G.I. Bill) must have the courses they are taking verified for applicability to their intended degree. Please contact the VA Certifying Official in the Records Office, 808.956.8010, QLCSS, room 10 for procedures and forms.
Last updated 6/23/2011