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University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
College of Natural Sciences

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

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University of Hawai'i at Mānoa - College of Natural Sciences

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

Are you a current Natural Science Major?

Schedule with STAR Balance
Excluding appointments with Mathematics and Physics Major advisors

CURRENT STUDENT TIMELINE

Here is a helpful checklist for the current semester. Carefully read these items, and complete the ones relative to you during the recommended time periods. This will keep your semester stress-free. Be mindful of the deadlines. If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.

  • SPRING/SUMMER 2024

    SPRING & SUMMER CURRENT STUDENT TIMELINE

    JANUARY

    First Day of Instruction

    JANUARY 8
    Attendance is mandatory

    Read about
    Automatic Withdrawal here

    January 8, 2024

    Last Day:

    To Add Courses:
    JANUARY 16 @ 4PM
    100% Tuition Refund:
    JANUARY 16 @ 4PM
    Outstanding Payments:
    JANUARY 16 @ 4PM

    January 16, 2024

    Late Add Period

    ON/AFTER JANUARY 16 @ 4 PM
    Requires Add Form
    See required signatures
    on our Forms page

    January 16, 2024

    Last Day to File to Graduate
    JANUARY 31
    File graduation paperwork
    via Dropbox

    January 31, 2024

    Last Day:

    To Drop Courses without a "W" grade:
    JANUARY 31 @ 4:00 PM
    For 50% Tuition Refund:
    JANUARY 31 @ 4:00 PM; No refunds after this date

    January 31, 2024

    Do You Need Assistance
    in Your Classes?

    Don’t forget about your tutoring options!
    Learning Emporium
    Learning Assistance Center
    Learning Assistance Center Academic Coaching
    Housing Success Center
    Online Learning Academy

    FEBRUARY

    Are You Graduating This Semester?

    If you want to walk in commencement, register!

    Do You Have 0-60 Earned Credits?

    If yes, you will have MANDATORY ADVISING this semester

    You will be contacted by email with directions to fufill this requirement

    MARCH

    Career Fair
    MARCH (TBD)

    Learn more on the Career Fair webpage!

    March (TBD)

    Last Day to Withdraw from Courses ("W" Deadline)
    MARCH 22 @ 4 PM

    Requires Drop Form
    See required signatures on Forms page

    March 22, 2024

    Registration for Summer Sessions I & II
    MARCH TBD

    Plan the best courses to take with your advisor
    Contact Outreach College with any questions

    March (TBD)

    APRIL

    Registration for Classes Begins TBA
    APRIL TBD

    See the Registration Timetable for assignments
    Meet with your advisor to discuss classes
    See course options using STAR GPS Registration

    April (TBD)

    MAY

    Last Day of Instruction
    MAY 1

    May 1

    Study Days
    MAY 2 - 3

    No classes! Prepare for your final exams

    May 2 - 3

    Finals Week
    MAY 6 - 10

    Check when your finals are using the Final Exam Schedule
    Good luck with your exams!

    May 6 - 10

    Commencement
    MAY 11

    Congratulations Graduates!
    Your diploma will be ready in 10 weeks

    May 11, 2024

    Grades Avaialble
    MAY 15

    You can find your grades on STAR

    May 15, 2024

    Summer Session I Begins
    MAY 20

    Deadlines for summer vary by class
    Contact your academic advisor if you have questions

    May 20, 2023

    JUNE - JULY

    Summer Session I Ends
    JUNE 28

    June 28, 2023

    Summer Session II Begins
    JULY 1

    Deadlines for summer vary by class
    Contact your academic advisor if you have questions

    July 1, 2024

    Summer Session I Grades Available
    JULY 3

    You can find your grades on STAR

    July 3, 2024

    AUGUST

    Summer Session II Ends
    AUGUST 9

    August 9, 2024

    Summer Session II Grades
    AUGUST 14

    You can find your grades on STAR

    August 14, 2024
  • FALL 2024

    FALL 2024 CURRENT STUDENT TIMELINE

    Here is a helpful checklist for the Fall semester. Carefully read these items, and complete the ones relative to you during the recommended time periods. This will keep your semester stress-free. Be mindful of the deadlines. If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.

    APRIL

    MAY

    AUGUST

    First Day of Instruction

    AUGUST 26
    Attendance is mandatory

    Read about
    Automatic Withdrawal here

    August 26, 2024

    SEPTEMBER

    Last Day:

    To Add Courses:
    SEPTEMBER 3 @ 4PM
    100% Tuition Refund:
    SEPTEMBER 3 @ 4PM

    September 3, 2024

    Last Day to File to Graduate
    SEPTEMBER 17

    File graduation paperwork
    on Graduation page

    September 17, 2024

    Last Day:

    To Drop Courses without a "W" grade:
    SEPTEMBER 17 @ 4:00 PM

    For 50% Tuition Refund:
    SEPTEMBER 17 @ 4:00 PM; No refunds after this date

    September 17, 2024

    Do You Need Assistance
    in Your Classes?

    Don’t forget about your tutoring options!
    Learning Emporium
    Learning Assistance Center
    Learning Assistance Center Academic Coaching
    Housing Success Center
    Online Learning Academy

    Interested in Joining a Club? EARLY SEPTEMBER

    Go to the Student Involvement Fair at Campus Center
    Check your email for announcement
    Learn more about RIOs and view the current list here

    Early September

    Have 0-60 Earned Credits?

    If yes, you will have MANDATORY ADVISING this semester You will be contacted via email with directions to fulfill this requirement.

    September, 2024

    OCTOBER

    Graduating This Semester?

    If you want to walk
    in commencement,
    register now!

    October, 2024

    NOVEMBER

    Last Day to Withdraw ("W" Deadline) NOVEMBER 4 @ 4:00 PM

    November 4, 2024

    Registration for Classes

    Meet with your advisors
    to discuss classes
    See course options using
    STAR GPS Registration

    November, 2024

    DECEMBER

    Last Day of Instruction
    DECEMBER 12

    December 12, 2024

    Study Days
    DECEMBER 13 & 14

    No classes - prepare for your final exams

    December 13 - 14, 2024

    Finals Week
    DECEMBER 16-20

    Check dates/times for your finals
    using the Final Exam Schedule

    Good luck with your exams!

    December 16 - 20, 2024

    Commencement
    DECEMBER 21

    Congratulations Graduates!
    Your diploma will be ready in 10 weeks

    December 21, 2024

    Grades
    DECEMBER 25

    You can find your grades
    on STAR

    December 25, 2024

ABOUT US

We provide academic advising services to all undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Hours of Operation
Hamilton Library 002K
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm