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BEGINS MAY 15TH!

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Above all nations is humanity

Ma luna aé o nā lāhui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka

The University of Hawaií (UH) motto, inscribed in both the Hawaiian and English languages on Founders’ Gate at the Mānoa campus, is reflected in the diversity of UH students. We are delighted to welcome you to our óhana, our family. This booklet contains valuable information about Incoming Freshmen Registration Opportunities and services designed to provide academic sup-port as you begin your college journey. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Incoming Freshmen Pre-Registration Opportunities Pages 2-4 ACE Learning Community Clusters Pages 5-32 First-Year Services Pages 32-37 Small Discussion Led Courses (Freshman Seminars) Pages 38-39 Frequently Asked Questions Pages 40-41 Additional Resources Page 42 ACE Semester Planner Page 43 A Few Reminders Page 44

www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/freshman

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Incoming Freshmen Registration Opportunities

The New Pre-Registration System

Website: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/star E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (808) 956-3350


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As a first time freshman into UH Mānoa, upon receipt of your tuition deposit, you are automatically eligible for our “Incoming Freshmen Registration Opportunities,” which includes choices for registration, each with its unique opportunities and features.

Two Ways to Pre-Register ACE Learning Communities: share classes with the same cohort of students Join a learning community and share multiple classes with the same group of

students and select an additional course(s) from a list of guided options. Date: May 15 – July 15 The New Pre-Registration System: based on major & preferences Pre-register for classes from a select list of courses based on your major.

Please be advised that in some cases a course that you select may not be available to you this fall based on a variety of factors.

Date: May 15 – July 15

Regular Registration Register in Fall Semester: register in August through MyUH Portal Unsure of what you would like to register in? You can always register just be-

fore the Fall semester starts through MyUH Portal. For more information visit: http://www.hawaii.edu/myuh/manoa/

Date: mid-August – end-August.


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Onward: To assure your successful transition to UH Mānoa, register to attend one of our Warrior Welcome sessions during the summer at New Student Orientation and check out the online New Student Checklist. Then, in mid-August, you will have an opportunity to consider modifying your final schedule. As an accepted student at UH Mānoa, you are eligible to apply for student jobs as early as this summer if you wish and this is encouraged to help you become familiar with campus life. Correspondence: Please keep a close eye on your UH email as official correspondence is delivered to your UH email. As you prepare for registration, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email [email protected]. Disclaimer: Please note, registration opportunities will only be available after National Com-mitment Day (early May) to ensure equal opportunities for all students. In addi-tion, participation in the Pre-registration system does NOT constitute your final fall schedule. Your final schedule will be created around August 5th based on your preferences, individual placement test results (if required by a course) and other factors.


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ACE Learning Communities (ACE)

First-Year Programs

ALOHA! We are delighted that you have chosen UH Mānoa for your higher education. We look forward to your arrival and know you will find UH Mānoa to be a challenging and supportive environment for your intellectual and personal growth. The transition from high school to college is not always an easy one; therefore, the university provides various programs and experiences to help make the tran-sition as smooth as possible. This booklet will inform you of different ac-ademic opportunities available to you at UH Mānoa. We have provided information regarding our ACE Learning Communities and Freshman Seminars, as well as other applicable information for first-year stu-dents. Please call, stop by, or email us! We would love to meet you and learn how we can best support you. There truly is no place else like the UH Mānoa. We look forward to having you be part of our ‘ohana, our family. Warmest wishes, The ACE Team: Kyle Van Duser, Joshua Baldovino, Konni Wilson, Jordan Kauwe, and Laura Weimer


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Access to College Excellence (ACE) Learning Communities

First-Year Programs

What is ACE? Access to College Excellence (ACE) is a learning community program that places cohorts of up to fifteen freshmen into clusters of two to three general educa-tion courses with a one-credit integrating seminar (CAS 110). ACE gets you start-ed on your graduation requirements and creates a positive social and academic network in your first semester.

Why Join an ACE Cluster? Registration made easy! ACE pre-registers you for courses that will help you fulfill core, pre-major, and gradu-ation requirements; so really, your only concern is what to add to your ACE schedule in order to be a full-time student. Work closely with an upperclassman! ACE students meet weekly with a peer mentor (a junior or senior) in a small class setting (CAS 110 Integrating Seminar) to work on issues essential to academic and social success at a large university. Students receive a letter grade for this CAS 110 Seminar. Get to know other freshmen on campus! Not only do you get to know the other students in your ACE cluster, but ACE also has a number of fun social get-togethers that give you the opportunity to meet other stu-dents on campus.


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What is CAS 110? CAS 110 is a small group, one-credit integrating seminar in which you meet weekly with your fellow ACE students and your peer mentor. In this class, you will:

Develop critical thinking skills Learn about campus resources Connect with faculty Explore different major and career choices Develop successful academic strategies Participate in community service How Do I Choose a Cluster? Our clusters are grouped into 19 categories:

Sign-up for a cluster that pertains to an area of study that interests you. If you have not decided on a major, choose a cluster with courses that interest you. ACE learning community students report high satisfaction rates with their teachers, their classes, and the campus. Furthermore, students enrolled in ACE have higher retention rates. By enrolling at UH, you have made education one of your priorities. Why not give yourself another advantage towards your success? ACE learning communities are an excellent place to start! Read on for more information about learning communities; if you need assistance deciding which program is right for your academic goals and interests, give us a call at (808) 956-8626.

ACE registration

begins May 15th!


Exploratory Pre-Business Shidler Direct Admit Elementary Education Secondary Education Pre-Kinesiology & Rehab Science Pre-Nursing Nursing Direct Admit Travel Industry Management Pre-Health and Life Sciences

Pre-Engineering SEMP SOEST Pre-Law JABSOM Scholars Classics Botany/Ethnobotany Native Hawaiian Honors

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How do I join an ACE learning community?

If you are interested in joining one of the ACE learning communities in this booklet, apply right away! All spaces are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply online at: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/star Focus Requirements:

General Education Requirements:

The General Education Core and graduation requirements ensure educational breadth and vigor, participation in a wide range of discourses, acquisition of critical skills through a variety of courses, and an increase of understanding of people and the structure of lan-guage. Please visit the catalog for more information at www.catalog.hawaii.edu.

FGA = Foundation - Global Multicultural Perspectives (pre-history to 1500) FGB = Foundation - Global Multicultural Perspectives (1500 to modern) FGC = Foundation - Global Multicultural Perspectives (pre-history to modern) FS = Foundation-Symbolic Reasoning FW = Foundation-Written Communication

DA = Diversification-Arts DB = Diversification-Biological Science DH = Diversification-Humanities DL = Diversification-Literatures DP = Diversification-Physical Science DS = Diversification-Social Science DY = Diversification-Laboratory (science) HSL = Hawaiian or Second Language

ETH = Contemporary Ethical Issues HAP = Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues

OC = Oral Communication WI = Writing Intensive


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How do I read this booklet?

We understand this booklet provides a lot of information and interpreting this booklet can be a bit difficult. Here are a few tips that will make choosing the right cluster and schedule a little easier.

Why do some classes have an asterisk (*) next to them?

The asterisk defines a course that requires a placement exam. UH Mānoa, like many oth-er universities, requires students to pass a specific set of criteria before admittance into certain classes. If you are interested in a learning community that has a “Placement re-quired” course (e.g. CHEM 161), please be sure to take the appropriate placement exam. If you do not place into all appropriate courses in the learning community, please contact the ACE Team as soon as possible. All placement exams must be completed before the end of pre-registration. Students are encouraged to take the placement exams as soon as possible.

Why do some clusters not add up to 15 total credits? In the booklet, the number of credit hours per cluster varies from 8 to 17. However, all clusters amount to 15 credit hours. Clusters with fewer than 15 credit hours in the booklet have guided choice options. These guided choice options are classes the student takes individually. Guided choice options are courses pre-designated by academic advi-sors based on students major or area of interest. Upon pre-registering for an ACE cluster, the student will be prompted to select from the guided choice options. Students are not able to complete signing up for ACE without selecting the guided choices options when prompted. The pre-registration system ensures all clusters amount to a minimum of 15 credit hours.

*Cautionary Note: All classes within an ACE Cluster are subject to change.


A Few Tips For You

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Exploratory Student Program

ACE Learning Communities

If you are not yet ready to choose your major, you can sign up for course clusters in interest areas that will allow you to ex-plore a grouping of similar majors. Course clusters have been carefully designed to fulfill General Education requirements and allow you to take courses introductory to the majors in an interest area. There are six different interest areas to choose from that will help you explore various academic areas. These clusters are a perfect way to start at UH Mānoa.

Cluster #1: Visual, Creative & Performing Arts

Cluster #2: Humanities & Social Sciences


Gen Ed./Focus Course Title Credits

CAS 110 Access to College Community 1

FW ENG 100 English Composition 3

DH ACM 255 Cinema & Digital Media 3

DS FDM 200 Culture, Gender, Appearance 3

Total Credits 10

Gen Ed./ Course Title Credits



FGB ANTH 152 Culture and Humanity 3

FGC REL 150 Intro to the World's Major Rel. 3

DS PSY 100 Survey of Psychology 3

Total Credits 13

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FGC HIST 156 World History of Human Disease 3

DH PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy: Morals & Society 3


Total Credits 13

Cluster #3: Humanities & Social Sciences

Cluster #5: Business & Industry



DS ECON 130 Principles of Micro Economics 3

DS SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3

FGB TIM 102 Food and World Cultures 3

Total Credits 10

Cluster #4: Pre-Science




CHEM 131 Prep. for Gen. Chemistry 3

FGC BOT 105 Ethnobotany 3

Total Credits 10


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Cluster #6: General Exploratory





DA COMG 251 Principles of Eff Public Speaking 3


DS/HAP PACS 108 Pacific Worlds 3 Total Credits 13






DH/HAP HWST 107 Hawaii: Center of the Pacific 3

FGB POLS 150 Introduction to Global Politics 3


Total Credits 13





FGA OCN 105 Sustainability in a Changing World 3

DS/HAP ES 101 Intro to Ethnic Studies 3

Total Credits 13

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Pre-Business


Thinking about a future in accounting, entrepreneur-ship, finance, human resources, management, man-agement information systems, international business, or marketing? You may want to consider these pre-business learning communities. These clusters will help you satisfy the requirements needed to be eligible to apply to the Shidler College of Business.

http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/schoolscolleges/business/undergrad.htm



FGC REL 150 Intro to the World's Major Rel 3

DA COMG 151 Personal and Public Speaking 3


DS ECON 130 Principles of Microeconomics 3

Total Credits 13

Cluster #9: Pre-Business








FGA HIST 151 World History to 1500 3

Total Credits 13

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“The ACE program is a really life-changing experience and I suggest that every in-coming freshman take the course!” - Kristie, Aiea, HI

“I've learned that you need an agenda if you want to succeed.” - Peter, Boston, MA

“I've learned that in college a planner is a student's best friend.” - Candace, Honolulu, HI

“I've learned that poor time management and procrastination is a bad combo that can really take its toll.” - Stacey, Maui, HI

ACE Students share lessons learned in college



DS ECON 131 Principles of Macroeconomics 3




Total Credits 13



DA COMG 151 Personal and Public Speech 3



FGB POLS 150 Intro to Global Politics 3

Total Credits 13

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Shidler Direct Admit


Did you know? Instead of waiting until you complete 60 credit hours of college level work (junior standing) to apply to the Shidler College of Business, consider the Shidler Direct Admit Cluster to enter the UH Shidler College of Business early and get a head start. De-partment authorization must be gained in order to enroll in clusters 13 – 14. Visit: http://shidler.hawaii.edu/freshman-dap for more information.

Cluster #13: Shidler Direct Admit

Cluster #14: Shidler Direct Admit



WI BUS 200 Introduction to Business 3


DA COMG 151 Personal and Public Speech 3

FGA HIST 151 World History to 1500 3

Total Credits 13



WI BUS 200 Introduction to Business 3



DB BIOL 101 Biology & Society 3

Total Credits 13

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The following clusters are designed to help you start fulfilling the prerequisites needed to apply to the College of Education. Additional information about the program requirements can be found on the College of Education’s website at: www.hawaii.edu/coe.


CAS 110 Access to the College Community 1

DH, HAP HWST 107 Hawaii: Center of the Pacific 3

FGB POLS 150 Intro to Global Politics 3

DS SOC 100 Intro to Sociology 3


Total Credits 13

Cluster #16: Secondary Education

Cluster #15: Elementary Education


CAS 110 Access to the College Community 1

MATH 111 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3

DS SPED 201 Disability & Diversity 3



Total Credits 13


College of Education

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Cluster #17: Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science



DS FAMR 230 Human Development 3

FGB FSHN 141 Culture and Cuisine 3

KRS 203 Intro to Kinesiology 3

DB PHYL 141 Human Physiology & Anatomy 3

DY PHYL 141L Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 Total Credits 14

Pre-Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science

NOTE: A high school chemistry course is recommended for PHYL 141 and PHYL 141L.








DB KRS 113 Human Physiology & Anatomy 5

Total Credits 15


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Melissa Mattos Former ACE Student


NOTE: A high school chemistry course is recommended for PHYL 141 and PHYL 141L.








DB KRS 113 Human Physiology & Anatomy 5

Total Credits 15

Being involved with the ACE program helped to introduce me to college life; teaching me how to approach professors and develop study skills, but more importantly, to establish myself in the school and develop relationships with fellow schoolmates.”

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These pre-nursing clusters will get you started on the required courses you need to apply to the School of Nursing. If you participated in a Health Services Career Pathway in high school, please consider these pre-nursing learning communities. For more information visit www.nursing.hawaii.edu.

Cluster #20: Pre–Nursing

Pre-Nursing




DB MICRO 130 General Microbiology 3


FGC REL 150 Intro to World's Major Religions 3

DB PHYL 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3

DY PHYL 141L Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1

Total Credits 14








Total Credits 14

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NOTE: A high school chemistry course is recommended for PHYL 141 and PHYL







DB PHYL 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 DY PHYL 141L Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1

Total Credits 11





DS SOC 100 Intro to Sociology 3




Total Credits 14

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NURS 200 Intro to Professional Nursing 1

Total Credits 17

Cluster #24: Nursing Direct Admit

Want direct admittance into the university’s highly impacted Nursing Program? Consider the Nursing Direct Admit Cluster to enter the School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene early and get a head start today! Students must gain department authorization in order to en-roll in the Nursing Direct Admit cluster. If you would like more information on this pro-gram visit:

www.nursing.hawaii.edu/High_School_Direct_Admission

Nursing Direct Admit


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Pre-Health and Life Sciences


Interested in a career in the health or medical professions? These clusters will ensure that you enroll in the right courses. If you participated in the Health Services Career Pathway in high school, please consider these pre-health and life sciences learning communities. You should also check out the Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising Center in the First Year Services section of this booklet. Note: BIO 171/171L is not a prerequisite for BIO 172/172L.. The Chemistry placement exam can be found at: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/chem/index.php?id=29 All students in the Pre-Health and Life sciences clusters must take the CHEM placement exam.



DP CHEM 161* General Chemistry 3

DY CHEM 161L General Chemistry Lab 1

DB BIOL 1712 Intro to Biology II 3

DY BIOL 172L Intro to Biology II Lab 1

Total Credits 9

Cluster #25: Pre-Health & Life Sciences






DB BIOL 171 Intro to Biology 3

DY BIOL 171L Intro to Biology Lab 1

Total Credits 9


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Total Credits 9







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Total Credits 9




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CHEM 131 Prep for General Chemistry 3



Total Credits 8

Cluster #30: Preparatory Health & Life Science




CHEM 131 Prep for General Chemistry 3



Total Credits 8

Preparatory Health and Life Sciences

Cluster #31: Preparatory Health & Life Science

*Note: Placement Required

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Student Feedback

“Being in a large lecture hall can be very intimidating. I really appreciated my ACE cluster because I instantly became friends with people who had the

same interest as me. We evolved into a tight support team and helped each other through our first semester of college.”

- Johnelle Chock “Being in the ACE Program was a great investment. I got to learn about the various

resources on campus. I also learned great study skills and time-management tips. Through the program, I made new friends that I hope to last a life time.”

- Shantal Guirao

“It's amazing how quickly the first semester of college goes by; the people I have met have made each step of the journey worthwhile. I owe it to my mentor for showing me that college is about discovering myself and my potential. I am grateful for the wonderful experiences in ACE that

furthered my understanding of learning and life.” - Angela Ablog


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If you participated in an Industrial and Engineering Technology Career Pathway in high school or are interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, please consider our pre-engineering learning communities. Please visit the Department of Engineering’s website at www.eng.hawaii.edu


ENGR 101 Introduction to Engineering 3

DP CHEM 161* General Chemistry I 3

DY CHEM 161L General Chemistry Lab I 1


Total Credits 10

Cluster #32: Pre-Engineering



Pre-Engineering






Total Credits 10



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Pre-Engineering






Total Credits 10







Total Credits 10


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Science & Engineering Mentoring Program (SEMP)

www.manoa.hawaii.edu/star


ENGR 100 Engineering Freshman Seminar 1


DY CHEM 161L General Chemistry I Lab 1



Total Credits 11

Cluster #36: SEMP

Cluster #37: SEMP


ENGR 100 Engineering Freshman Seminar 1


DY CHEM 161L General Chemistry I Lab 1



Total Credits 11

Interested in studying in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics? Consider joining this learning community to boost your confidence in and strengthen your abilities and knowledge as future engineers and scientists! Please be aware you must be part of the SEMP program to join this learning community. For more information visit: http://nhsemp.eng.hawaii.edu/index.html


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Total Credits 10

Travel Industry Management

Consider our TIM learning community if you are interested in studying from UHM’s distin-guished School of Travel Industry Management. Being built on a foundation of manage-ment science, TIM also focuses on developing skills in hospitality, tourism, and transporta-tion management. If you would like more information, please visit: www.tim.hawaii.edu

Cluster #39: Travel Industry Management


School of Ocean & Earth Science Technology

Are you interested in learning more about the ocean and all that lives within? Then you should consider the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, one of the most renowned institutes for the study of the complex phenomena involving our planet.



DP OCN 201 Science of the Sea 3

DY OCN 201L Science of the Sea Lab 1


Total Credits 8

Cluster #38: SOEST

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John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) Scholars

The primary goal of the Doctor of Medicine Early Acceptance Program (DMEAP) at UH Mānoa is to commit access to JABSOM to outstanding high school graduates throughout the State of Hawaii who have demonstrated exceptional ability and commitment to purs-ing a medical degree. DMEAP prepares students to become exemplary physicians through a quality undergraduate education blending the arts and sciences, including ap-plied sciences as engineering or medical technology. Please visit: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/undergrad/early_admissions/index.html






WI HON 101 Intro to Research at Manoa 3 Total Credits 11

Cluster #40: JABSOM


BOT 100 Freshman Seminar 1



DB BIOL 171 Introduction to Biology I 3

DY BIOL 171L Intro to Biology I Lab 1

Total Credits 9

Botany/Ethnobotany Cluster #41: Botany

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Honors


If you have been accepted to the Honors Program, consider joining a learning community created specifically to help you fulfill program requirements and get to know other students in the Honors Program. For more information regarding the Honors Program, please visit the program website at: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors/


CAS 110 Access to College Community 1 FW ENG 100A English Composition 3

WI HON 101 Intro to Research at Mānoa 3

DH, HAP HWST 107A Hawaii: Center of the Pacific 3

FGC MUS 107A Music in World Cultures 3

Total Credits 13






WI HON 101 Intro to Research at Mānoa 3

Total Credits 11

Cluster #43: Honors

Cluster #42: Honors


*Note: Placement Required / BIOL 171 is not a prerequisite for BIOL 172

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Programs and Services to Support You!

What happens when you have a question about your classes? Where do you turn when you need advice about planning your schedule or choosing a major? What if you need some extra out-of-class assistance? There are many offices on campus that can help you get on track and stay on track your first year and beyond.

Academic Advising at Mānoa Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising Center Student Success Center The Honors Program Student Support Services

Native Hawaiian Student Services Exploratory





DS HAW 101 Elementary Hawaiian 3

DH, HAP HWST 107A Hawaii: Center of the Pacific 3

Total Credits 10

Cluster #44: Native Hawaiian Student Services Exploratory

NHSS Eia Mānoa Learning Community clusters are designed for new incoming Native Hawaiian freshmen who are interested in taking courses primarily taught by Hawaiian faculty and instructors at UH Mānoa. Although the courses fulfill general requirements, the faculty and instructors have designed their course-work around Native Hawaiian content and ways of learning. Participating stu-dents will also be invited to field trips and other learning experiences outside of the classroom that will complement their coursework.

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Academic Advising at Mānoa

UHM offers a wide array of majors and degrees, a great many resources, and hundreds of exciting opportunities. To make the most of your academic journey, work closely with your academic advisors, who can help you Figure out when you need to do what; Clarify your academic and career goals; Make a plan, so you can graduate on time; Navigate the system to find what you need; and Transform your dreams into reality. The colleges and schools use a variety of advising models so you may have more than one advisor / advising office. To get started, go to the website below to find out who your academic advisors are and how to contact them. There is also an extensive list of frequently asked questions. Website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/academics/advising/index.htm

www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/MAC/

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The Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) is a walk-in resource center for students interested in law, medicine (allopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, osteopathic, podi-atric), or the health sciences (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physicians’ assistant, occu-pational therapy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, etc.). Students new to UH Mānoa should come in for advising before registering for classes. PAC peer mentors can help you: Plan appropriate coursework Choose a major Find opportunities to gain experience Clarify your career goals Research professional programs Apply to schools Come in and get started on the right track for your professional career! Location: Gregg M. Sinclair Library 108 Website: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/PAC/ Phone: (808) 956-4045 E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Please check website for current hours and announcements.

Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center

www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/PAC/

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www.gohere.manoa.hawaii.edu

Resources galore! The Student Success Center is part of Sinclair Library, the historic library building on campus. The building is open 24 hours a day (Sunday - Thursday), is food and drink friendly, with a computer lab and Internet Cafe style computers, and is entirely wireless accessible. The Success Center provides: Tutoring, Study Groups, Grade Boosting Skills, Writing Help, Library & Information Searching, and Research Paper Coaching. TOO USEFUL TO MISS! Sinclair Library and the Student Success Center Location: Gregg M. Sinclair Library Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/ssc Phone: (808) 956-8308 Email: [email protected] Hours: Please check website for summer hours.

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www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors

The Honors Program

The Honors Program provides opportunities to conduct independent research or artistic projects with the guidance of faculty. Graduation from this program means earning your bachelor’s degree with honors. Other benefits include: ● Early registration for classes ● Small, rigorous discussion-based classes reserved only for Honors students ● Personalized academic advising ● Preparation for graduate school ● Being actively engaged in scholarship, leadership, and service ● Housing with other Honors students Please visit our website for more information and to apply for Selected Studies at: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors/ We are happy to better acquaint you with the program, so please contact us if you have any questions: Phone: (808) 956-8391 Email: [email protected] Or come visit us in Sinclair Library (first floor) during our office hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. “For students filled with ideas, longing for creative expression, and ready to take on ca-reer-shaping challenges, an Honors education is the way to go. Honors programs and Honors colleges offer some of the finest undergraduate degrees available and do so al-ways with students in mind. The essence of Honors education is personal attention, top faculty, enlightening seminars, illuminating study-travel experiences, numerous research opportunities, and career-building internships - all designed to enhance a classic educa-tion and prepare students for a lifetime of achievement.” - National Collegiate Honors Council

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www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/sss/

Student Support Services

The mission of the Student Support Services (SSS) program is to in-crease the graduation and retention of first year college students and those with financial need. It pro-vides a centrally-located study room and computer lab and offers aca-demic advising, tutoring and work-shops to over 300 eligible students each year. Special courses include a college transition course (CAS 110) for SSS freshmen, a learning strategy course (EDEP 327), and a tuition-free summer course (EDEP 411). Active students can expect assistance in monitoring their academic progress, developing a reasonable 4-year academic plan, selecting a major or career, and applying for financial aid. Freshmen and new transfer students in all majors are encouraged to apply. To be eligible you must be either a first generation college student (i.e., neither parent has earned a bachelors degree) or have financial need. Generally, you will be eligible if you have been awarded need-based financial aid from UH Mānoa or from other need-based scholarship programs, such as Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate scholarship or the Hawai´i Community Foundation scholarship programs. Even if you did not receive financial aid, you may still be eligible if you meet the income criteria. Location: Krauss Hall 101 Website: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/sss/ Phone: (808) 956-8402

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Freshman Seminars

Small Discussion Led Courses

What are Freshman Seminars? By limiting classes to a maximum of ten (10) freshman students, Freshman Seminars offer incoming students an opportunity to learn in small class settings while fulfilling gen-eral educational requirements. The seminars encourage interactive learning with a dis-cussion-based curriculum. Courses are led by qualified, advanced students under the direction of senior faculty members. Freshman Seminars are an excellent way to supple-ment an ACE learning community schedule and are recommended for all health, nursing, and law students.

How do I register for a Freshman Seminar course? These courses are reserved for freshmen only! Classified freshmen can follow normal online course registration procedures. When registering, please select the appropriate Freshman Seminar course section.

Note: All Freshman Seminar section numbers are 300+.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns: Location: First Year Programs at Sinclair Library, Room 109 Website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/freshman Phone: (808) 956-8626 Email: [email protected]

“The small class size made the transition from high school really easy…I didn’t get

lost in those big lecture halls. Plus, I got to know a lot of the other students.”

Kawena Vierra Former Freshman Seminar Student

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Fall 2016 Freshman Seminars


DS ES 101 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3












Ethnic Studies (ES) 101

Sociology (SOC) 100

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1. Why are most ACE learning communities only 10 credits? I need at least 12 cred-its to be full-time.

Learning communities take up approximately ¾ of a full-time schedule. This allows you to take additional classes of your own choosing. However, we do recommend students take closer to 15 credits per term to stay on track for graduation.

2. Do I have to take the placement exams?

Yes. The University of Hawai´i at Mānoa, like many other universities, requires students to pass a specific set of criteria before admittance into certain classes. If you are interest-ed in a learning community that has a “Placement required” course (e.g. CHEM 161), please be sure to take the appropriate placement exam. If you do not place into all ap-propriate courses in the learning community, please contact the ACE Team as soon as possible! 3. How do I register for the learning community classes?

Once you have been accepted into an ACE learning community, we will register you for those classes. Seats in these classes have already been reserved. After you receive a confirmation letter, you are guaranteed admittance into the classes, except in cases where placement is required; students will not be officially admitted into learning communities with “Placement required” classes until they have received placement. 4. How do I Register for a Freshman Seminar course? Classified freshmen can follow normal online course registration procedures. When regis-tering, please select the appropriate Freshman Seminar course section for ES 101 and/or SOC 100.

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Frequently asked Questions (continued)

5. Is there a waiting list for learning communities?

No. Acceptance into learning communities and Freshman Seminar courses are on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes fill fast; register online today!

6. After being registered for courses through the pre-registration system, can I change my mind and register for other courses?

Yes. You may add/drop classes during your traditional registration time period (mid-late August). Please refer to the Registration Timetable for more information: http://myuhinfo.hawaii.edu/object/uhmtimetable.html 7. Can I choose the day and time of the classes in the learning community?

No. Seats have been reserved for learning community use in only the sections we have indicated in this booklet. To see the day, time, and room location of your cluster, visit the ACE website at http://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/freshman. Information will be updated as it becomes available. 8. Do I have to take all of the classes in the learning community cluster?

Yes. A learning community needs to have all the students taking the same classes, under the same instructor, with the same assignments, due dates, and classmates. Learning community students have the most success when they are in the same situation and face the same challenges. 9. When can I sign-up for a learning community or access the pre-registration sys-tem?

May 15th-July 15th at www.manoa.hawaii.edu/star.

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Additional Services and Helpful Information

Office Location Phone Website

Bookstore Campus

Center Base-ment 121G

956-6884 www.bookstore.hawaii.edu

Campus Center Information and Ticket Services

Campus Cen-ter 212 956-7235 www.hawaii.edu/campuscenter

Career Center QLCSS 212 956-8136 manoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter

Cashier's Office QLCSS 105 956-7554 -

Counseling and Student De-velopment Center QLCSS 312 956-7927 manoa.hawaii.edu/counseling

Financial Aid QLCSS 112 956-7251 www.hawaii.edu/fas

International Student Services QLCSS 206 956-8613 www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa

KOKUA QLCSS 013 956-7511 www.hawaii.edu/kokua

Learning Assistance Center QLCSS 306 956-6114 manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/learning

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Ser-

vices QLCSS 211 956-9250 www.manoa.hawaii.edu/lgbt

Service Learning QLCSS 209 956-4641 www.hawaii.edu/servicelearning

SODEXO, University Dining Services (Meal Plans)

Campus Cen-ter 220A 956-3663 uhm.sodexomyway.com

Student Employment QLCSS 212 956-7007 www.hawaii.edu/sece/

Student Housing Frear Hall 956-8177 manoa.hawaii.edu/housing

University Health Services 1710 East-West Road 956-8965 www.hawaii.edu/shs

Women's Center QLCSS 211 956-8059 www.hawaii.edu/womenscenter

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ACE Semester Planning

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST:

◊Confirm Acceptance ◊Choose an ACE Learning

Community ◊Apply for Finacial Aid,

Housing, & Scholarships ◊Submit Health Clearances

and Final Transcripts ◊Take All Required Placement

Exams ◊Sign Up For New Student

Orientation ◊Find Our Your Degree

Cluster Choices: 1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 4. _____________

TO DO LIST: 0_____________ 0_____________ 0_____________ 0_____________ 0_____________ 0_____________

Notes:

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Acknowledgements This booklet would not have been possible without the assistance of many people. Mahalo to Michiko Bigus, Ruth Bingham, Ronald Cambra, Jan Costa, Derick Fabian, Sherrie Dodo, Gregg Geary, Shantal Guirao, Sara Fares, Stella Hieda, Rayna Tagalicod, Matt Eng, Reid Kuioka, Laurie Lau, Niki Libarios, Megumi Makino-Kanehiro, Denise Na-kaoka, Diane Nakashima, Joy Nishida, Gary Rodwell, Kiana Shiroma, Darcy Smith, Com-fort Sumida, Leilani Takeuchi, Barbara Watanabe, Joshua Baldovino, Pam Ozenberger, Nathalie Rita, Jordan Kauwe, Kelli Nagao, Konni Wilson, and Kyle Van Duser. This booklet was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. The University reserves the right to change or delete, supplement or otherwise amend at any time and without prior notice the information, requirements and policies contained in this booklet. The University of Hawai´i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. The University recognizes its obligation to provide program accessibility for persons with disabilities. Contact the KOKUA Program at (808) 956-7511 (V/TT) to obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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