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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 2025

    SPRING & SUMMER CURRENT STUDENT TIMELINE

    JANUARY

    First Day of Instruction

    JANUARY 13
    Attendance is mandatory

    Read about
    Automatic Withdrawal here

    January 13, 2025

    Last Day:

    To Add Courses:
    JANUARY 21 @ 11:59PM
    100% Tuition Refund:
    JANUARY 21 @ 11:59PM
    Outstanding Payments:
    JANUARY 21 @ 11:59PM

    January 21, 2025

    Late Add Period

    ON/AFTER JANUARY 21 @ 11:59PM
    Requires Add Form
    See required signatures
    on our Forms page

    January 21, 2025

    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

    Last Day:

    To Drop Courses without a "W" grade:
    FEBRUARY 5 @ 11:59PM
    For 50% Tuition Refund:
    FEBRUARY 5 @ 11:59PM; No refunds after this date

    February 5, 2025

    Last Day to File to Graduate
    FEBRUARY 14
    File graduation paperwork
    via Dropbox

    February 14, 2025

    Are You Graduating This Semester?

    If you want to walk in commencement, register!

    MARCH

    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

    Career Fair
    MARCH (TBD)

    Learn more on the Career Fair webpage!

    March (TBD)

    Last Day to Withdraw from Courses ("W" Deadline)
    MARCH 28 @ 11:59PM

    Requires Drop Form
    See required signatures on Forms page

    March 28, 2025

    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 7

    May 7

    Study Days
    MAY 8 - 9

    No classes! Prepare for your final exams

    May 8 - 9

    Finals Week
    MAY 12 - 16

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

    May 12 - 16

    Commencement
    MAY 17

    Congratulations Graduates!
    Your diploma will be ready in 10 weeks

    May 17, 2025

    Grades Avaialble
    MAY 21

    You can find your grades on STAR

    May 21, 2025

    Summer Session I Begins
    MAY 27

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

    May 27, 2025

    JUNE - JULY

    Summer Session I Ends
    JULY 3

    June 28, 2023

    Summer Session II Begins
    JULY 7

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

    July 7, 2025

    Summer Session I Grades Available
    JULY 9

    You can find your grades on STAR

    July 9, 2025

    AUGUST

    Summer Session II Ends
    AUGUST 14

    August 14, 2025

    Summer Session II Grades
    AUGUST 20

    You can find your grades on STAR

    August 20, 2025
  • FALL 2025

    FALL 2025 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 25
    Attendance is mandatory

    Read about
    Automatic Withdrawal here

    August 25, 2025

    SEPTEMBER

    Last Day:

    To Add Courses:
    SEPTEMBER 2 @ 11:59PM
    100% Tuition Refund:
    SEPTEMBER 2 @ 11:59PM

    September 2, 2025

    Last Day:

    To Drop Courses without a "W" grade:
    SEPTEMBER 16 @ 11:59PM

    For 50% Tuition Refund:
    SEPTEMBER 16 @ 11:59PM; No refunds after this date*

    September 16, 2025

    Last Day to File to Graduate
    SEPTEMBER 26

    File graduation paperwork
    on Graduation page

    September 26, 2025

    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, 2025

    OCTOBER

    Graduating This Semester?

    If you want to walk
    in commencement,
    register now!

    October, 2025

    NOVEMBER

    Last Day to Withdraw ("W" Deadline) NOVEMBER 3 @ 11:59 PM

    November 3, 2025

    Registration for Classes

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

    November, 2025

    DECEMBER

    Last Day of Instruction
    DECEMBER 11

    December 11, 2025

    Study Days
    DECEMBER 12 & 13

    No classes - prepare for your final exams

    December 12 - 13, 2025

    Finals Week
    DECEMBER 15-19

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

    Good luck with your exams!

    December 15 - 19, 2025

    Commencement
    DECEMBER 20

    Congratulations Graduates!
    Your diploma will be ready in 10 weeks

    December 20, 2025

    Grades
    DECEMBER 24

    You can find your grades
    on STAR

    December 24, 2025

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