INCOMING 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.
- Fall 2024
FALL INCOMING STUDENT TIMELINE
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.Prior to applying to UHM
OCTOBER
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
October 1FEBRUARY - JUNE
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 15Apply for On Campus Student Housing
Join the College of Natural Science Residential Learning Program
First come, first served; apply ASAPApplications due by June 1
February - JuneAfter being accepted to UHM
Important Steps to Complete
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 ExamMay - JuneComplete 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!
May - JuneAdvising Before Registration
Meet with your advisor to discuss any questions
Complete the CNS Registration Prepartation Requirements before your meeting
Schedule an appointment via STAR BalanceBEFORE REGISTRATIONJULY
July 10 - 19, 2024AUGUST
New Student Orientation Register ASAP
Learn about being a student at UHM, and meet your advisors!
Visit their website to learn more
AugustQuestions?
Visit Hamilton Library 002K for the following:
Registration questionsCNS Welcome Day Event
Join us as we welcome you to UH Mānoa! You will have the opportunity to meet and talk story with your incoming classmates, faculty from all CNS departments, advisors, and our Student Ambassadors. Food and games provided.!
August 23, 2024 3:00 - 6:00 PM
August 17, 2024August 26, 2024Last Day:
To Add Courses:
For 100% Tuition Refund:
To Drop Courses:
SEPTEMBER 3, 4:00 PMSeptember 3, 2024SEPTEMBER
Last Day:
To drop a course without a "W":
For 50% Tuition Refund:
SEPTEMBER 17 @ 4:00 PMNo refunds after this date
September 17, 2024Go to our Resources menu to learn about:
Tutoring
Workshops
and more Opportunities!
SPRING INCOMING STUDENT TIMELINE
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.
After Submitting Your Intent to Enroll
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
NOVEMBER
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
DECEMBER
Financial Aid
Once open, apply ASAP
Apply early for more aid
Application opens December prior to first semester
JANUARY
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!
MARCH
Last Day:
To drop a course with a “W” grade
March 22, 4:00 PM