Backtrack
If you take a
lower level prerequisite after you have taken (or at the same
time you are taking) the advanced course, the credits and grade
points of the lower level course may not be applicable toward
your graduation. An example: Math 206 followed by Math 140 (or
Math 206 and 205 taken together).
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Classified
Student
Core
Core is another
name for general education requirements. Core requirements
introduce you to a variety of subjects and strengthen your
abilities to think critically, communicate effectively, and
reason logically. Core requirements for all degrees include some
basic courses and a specific number of courses in the
humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. You should
pick up a core sheet at Hawaii Hall 108 or read the Catalog.
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Degree
Audit
Double-Counting/Dipping
Double-counting/dipping
-- using one course to satisfy more than one requirement -- is
not allowed by the Colleges. For example, if your major is
psychology, you cannot use PSY 100 to fulfill both a social
science core and a major requirement. However, PSY 100 can be
used for a social science core requirement if the Psychology
Department verifies that you have met the requirements for your
major without it.
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GRAD
Session
JUMP
Session
A Junior
Matriculation Planning (JUMP) session gives you, as a junior or
near junior, the chance to meet with other students and an
adviser to go over degree and graduation requirements. You will
also receive a copy of your transcript to review your academic
progress and plan your remaining semesters. Get a jump on
graduation by signing up for a JUMP session at Hawaii Hall 108,
956-8755.
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Non-A
& S
Credits
Non-A&S
credits are in courses offered by ROTC programs, the School of
Architecture, the College of Business Administration, the
College of Education (including HPER), the College of
Engineering, the College of Health Sciences and Social Welfare,
the School of Travel Industry Management, and the College of
Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. As an Arts Sciences
student, you may use a maximum of 20 non-A&S credits toward
your A&S degree.
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Non-Grade
Option,
or taking courses CR/NC
To take a course
on the non-grade option is to register for a course for
Credit/No Credit (CR/NC). With the exception of mandatory
credit/no credit courses, only courses which are not used to
satisfy core and major requirement (electives) may be taken for
CR/NC. By the way, you'll need to do at least "C"
level work in order to receive a CR.
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Non-Introductory
Courses
Non-introductory
includes upper division courses, (numbered 300-499), as well as
courses at the 200-level with explicit (consult the Catalog)
college-level course prerequisites. You will need 60
non-introductory credits to graduate.
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Pre-Professional
Advising
Help in finding
out about careers in health and how to prepare for them is
available at Hawaii Hall 102. Call 956-8755 to sign up for a
pre-professional session. For information on how to prepare for
other professional programs (business, engineering, education,
etc.), go to the appropriate UHM college or school.
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Prerequisite
At UHM most
advanced courses require some previous preparation called
prerequisites. Examples of prerequisites are earning an
acceptable grade in the appropriate college course (or courses),
demonstrating the required background through a placement exam,
or having the necessary class standing. Some courses may even
require you to obtain the consent of the instructor. Be aware
that you are responsible for checking the prerequisites for all
courses for which you enroll, and if you do not meet the
prerequisites, you can be disenrolled from the course. Check the
Catalog for prerequisites. (See also Backtrack in this listing.)
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Probation
Although
probation is usually based on academic performance (see Academic
Standards in this listing), you can be placed on probation if
you have earned 24 credits beyond those required for graduation
and have not completed specific program requirements.
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Quitting
Quitting--as in
ceasing to participate in school--is also called withdrawing. If
you plan to "quit" all your courses, be sure to do so
officially; see Registration Changes in this listing. To find
out about re-enrolling at UHM see Readmission in this listing.
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Record
Check
A record check,
sometimes called a degree audit, is one of the things that
happens when you attend a JUMP or GRAD session conducted by an
adviser. A FUTURE report (the Colleges computer degree audit
system) also provides a record check at a JUMP or GRAD session.
You will review your record: the number of credits, total and
nonintroductory, you have earned; the core requirements you have
completed; and the credits and core courses you will need in
order to graduate. You will also be given a copy of your UHM
coursework. Ask questions to make sure you understand what the
adviser is telling you, record the information for your own
records, and take notes. Remember, checking your record is a
cooperative effort and a joint responsibility.
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Registration
Changes
If you wish to
drop all your classes before classes begin, go to the
Information Counter at SSC 10 to complete a Cancellation of
Registration Form.
If you wish to withdraw from all your classes after the semester
has begun, see the Schedule of Classes for procedures and
deadlines.
If you simply want to make some changes in your registration --
such as adding or dropping courses during the add/drop period of
the semester -- see the Schedule of Classes. And if you wish to
change your grading option or to change one section to another
of the same course, go to the appropriate department to process
a Change of Registration Form. Section and grading option
changes are allowed only during the add period of the semester.
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Repeating
Courses
With a few
exceptions you may not earn credit toward graduation by
repeating a course you've already passed. If you retake a course
you've failed, the second grade does not replace or erase the
first.
A few UHM
courses are repeatable; in other words, you can take the same
course twice. If a course is repeatable, credits earned can
apply toward graduation. Check the Catalog or consult an adviser
at A&S to find out if a course is repeatable.
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