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.
Here is a helpful checklist to get you started. We strongly recommend completing these items in the order that they are listed, and during the recommended time periods highlighted in gold, to keep your college preparation stress-free. Be mindful of the deadlines marked in red.
If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens OCTOBER prior to first semester
Apply early for more aid!
Check out our UHM Financial Aid Services website for how to Get Started: Steps to Financial Aid
If you are currently in Grade 12 and coming to UHM in Fall 2024, get an early start on your college experience with the Early Start Program!
Early Start Program
Registration Deadline:
May 15
Apply for On Campus Student Housing
Join the College of Natural Science Residential Learning Program
First come, first served; apply ASAP
Applications due by June 1
Complete the CNS Registration Preparation Requirements
This self assessment will help you determine which tasks you must complete prior to registering for classes.
Health Clearance
AP/IB/CLEP Exams
Transfer Courses
CHEM and/or MATH Placement Exam
Complete the New Student Advising Workshop
Learn how to navigate your academic journey, step by step, through a series of videos, tools, and tasks designed help you!
Advising Before Registration
Meet with your advisor to discuss any questions
Complete the CNS Registration Prepartation Requirements before your meeting
Schedule an appointment via STAR Balance
New Student Orientation Register ASAP
Learn about being a student at UHM, and meet your advisors!
Visit their website to learn more
Questions?
Visit Hamilton Library 002K for the following:
Registration questions
Last Day:
To Add Courses:
For 100% Tuition Refund:
To Drop Courses:
SEPTEMBER 3, 4:00 PM
Last Day:
To drop a course without a "W":
For 50% Tuition Refund:
SEPTEMBER 17 @ 4:00 PM
No refunds after this date
Go to our Resources menu to learn about:
Tutoring
Workshops
and more Opportunities!
Here is a helpful checklist to get you started. We strongly recommend completing these items in the order that they are listed, and during the recommended time periods highlighted in gold, to keep your college preparation stress-free. Be mindful of the deadlines marked in red.
If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.
Student Housing
APPLICATION OPENS OCTOBER
First come, first served; apply ASAP
Submit Final High School and College/University Transcripts ASAP
Send to the UH Mānoa Office of Admissions
Complete the New Student Advising Workshop
Learn how to navigate your academic journey, step by step, through a series of videos, tools, and tasks designed help you!
Complete the CNS Registration Preparation Requirements
This self assessment will help you determine which tasks you must complete prior to registering for classes.
Health Clearance
AP/IB/CLEP Exams
Transfer Courses
CHEM and/or MATH Placement Exam
Advising Before Registration
Meet with your advisor to discuss any questions
Take placement exams before your meeting
In-person and online options are available
Financial Aid
Once open, apply ASAP
Apply early for more aid
Application opens December prior to first semester
New Student Orientation Registration Opens JANUARY
Learn about being a student at UHM, and meet your advisors!
Visit their website to learn more
Last Day:
To Add Courses:
For 100% Tuition Refund:
January 16, 4:00 PM
Last Day:
For 50% Tuition Refund:
To Drop Courses without a "W" Grade:
January 31, 4:00 PM
No refunds after this date
Check the Opportunities and Resources menu at the top of the page for information on:
Tutoring
Workshops
Mandatory Advising
Getting Involved at UHM
and more!
Last Day:
To drop a course with a “W” grade
March 22, 4:00 PM