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ADMISSION OF CLASSIFIED STUDENTS ADMISSION OF UNCLASSIFIED STUDENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES ACADEMIC PROBATION, SUSPENSION, AND DISMISSAL PROGRAMS New Student Orientation Programs Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) Student-Athlete Academic Services UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
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ProgramsNew Student Orientation ProgramsCampus Center 208 Coordinator: L. Kitagawa-Akagi New Student Programs offers New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions for first-time college students and transfer students before the regular semesters. These programs assist students as they transition to college from high school or to their new college campus by providing information about academics, campus resources, and student and campus life, as well as providing opportunities to meet other new students and network with current UH Manoa students. Special sessions for parents and families of freshmen and transfer students are also offered. For information on NSO and parent/family programs, please call or go to the website. Manoa Advising Center (MAC)Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 101 Director: M. Makino-Kanehiro The Manoa Advising Center (MAC) is an advising office for students who have not yet declared a major.
Students with declared majors are referred to appropriate major, school, and college advisors. MAC is staffed by academic advisors and peer advisors (specially selected and trained upperclassmen). First-Year ProgramsStudent Success Center Coordinator: L. Takeuchi First-Year Programs ease the transition of new students into the academic and social communities at UH Manoa. First-Year Programs provide the opportunity to develop personal relationships with faculty and other students, enhance active involvement in the educational process, and build connections to UH Manoa. In addition, First-Year Programs familiarize students with the array of resources and programs available at UH Manoa. Access to College Excellence (ACE)Tel: (808) 956-8626 Coordinator: L. Takeuchi Access to College Excellence (ACE) learning communities offer a combination of three general education courses and a small group, 1-credit integrating seminar (CAS 110: Access to the College Community). Courses are grouped to provide freshmen with an introduction to various academic perspectives while fulfilling graduation requirements. CAS 110 is led by an upperclassman peer mentor who supports freshmen cohorts in their new learning environment. Successful college students themselves, peer mentors assist with the development of successful academic strategies, creation of social and interpersonal networks, and involvement in a variety of campus events. ACE espouses a well-rounded, multifaceted approach to college education. Freshmen who are eager to learn, enthusiastic about making friends while increasing independence, and excited about getting involved will benefit from what ACE has to offer. Freshman Seminars (FS)Tel: (808) 956-8626 Coordinator: L. Takeuchi Freshman Seminars offers freshmen a variety of courses, which enable them to learn in small class environments (classes are limited to 10 students). The purpose of this program is threefold:
The three credit seminars are mainly, but not limited to, General Education Core classes led by qualified advanced students under the direction of department faculty. These seminars provide valuable learning experiences for both the students taking the class and the students leading the class. Courses vary each semester, but may include: ethnic studies, library and information systems, political science, religion, sociology, and speech. They are listed in the Registration Guide under each department. General Education OfficeBilger Hall 104 Faculty Administrator: T. Sammons The General Education Office (GEO) is the administrative support arm of Manoa's faculty-governed General Education (GenEd) Program. GEO staff assist the faculty groups that oversee GenEd by coordinating faculty review of proposed and existing GenEd courses, maintaining records of the GenEd Program, and assisting with faculty development and training efforts. Honors ProgramGreg M. Sinclair Library 103 Director: T. Hunt The Honors Program provides opportunities for talented and motivated undergraduates to excel in their academic studies. Students complete a challenging enquiry-based curriculum that encourages learning through independent research and creative expression. They enjoy intimate and personalized educational experiences within the setting of a large research university through small classes, dedicated advising, peer mentorship, and faculty-guided projects. The Honors Program encourages critical thinking and excellence in oral and written communication; instills respect for diversity and commitment to social justice; and develops the capacity for civic engagement and leadership. It fosters among its students and faculty a sense of identity and a joy of learning, which it promotes within the university and beyond. Selected StudiesSelected Studies is the lower division component of the Honors Program. It offers both its own Honors courses, conducted exclusively in seminar format, and specially designated "A Sections," which are small, discussion-based versions of regular departmental offerings. These courses are designed to meet the general education requirements of students in the Honors Program. A full list of courses is available in the "Courses" section of this Catalog under Honors (HON). A certificate for Sophomore Honors is awarded to students in Selected Studies who complete sufficient credits in Honors courses and who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 in those courses and overall. In addition, a special notation is made on the student's transcript. Admission to Selected Studies is by invitation to high school students with outstanding academic records and aptitude test scores. Others may be nominated or may apply with the recommendation of a high school teacher or counselor. UH Manoa students may also apply in their first year with the recommendation of a university instructor. HonorsHonors degrees are awarded in most disciplines at UH Manoa, but candidates must be enrolled in the UH Manoa Honors Program. Upper Division Honors students take a sequence of 12 credits that culminates in a Senior Honors Project, which is independent thesis research or creative work completed under the supervision of a faculty member. The sequence begins with a Junior Honors Seminar and an upper-division seminar course on research methods. Subsequently, students pursue a two-semester program of independent research for the Senior Honors Project under the supervision of their faculty advisor. The Senior Honors Project is presented or performed at the Honors Forum or the Undergraduate Research Symposium. The full list of courses is available in the "Courses" section of this Catalog under Honors (HON). To graduate with Honors, students must complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in both their major and in their senior-junior years. In addition, at least one of these GPAs must be in the top 25% of the graduating class in their college. The Honors Council receives written assessments of performance from instructors and thesis supervisors for all coursework in Upper Division Honors, and it receives a copy of the Honors Senior Project. Assessing this evidence, the Honors Council decides whether candidates are awarded "Honors," "High Honors," or "Highest Honors." Students receive a diploma, their achievement is acknowledged at Commencement, and a notation is made on their transcript. Admission to the Honors Program is by invitation to those on Deans' lists, but others may be nominated or may apply with the recommendations of instructors and faculty at UH Manoa. Students need at least three semesters to complete the requirements so it is best to apply in the second semester of the sophomore year or early during the junior year. Learning Assistance CenterStudent Success Center, Gregg M. Sinclair Library Director: R. Woodruff The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) is a developmental education program that provides academic counseling services and assists students in developing learning skills to increase academic success. The LAC assists students in becoming autonomous, confident and effective learners in order to successfully meet academic standards. It assists students in the ongoing development of academic and affective skills that contribute to positive adjustment and performance in the learning environment. Students can participate in individual or group sessions to become more proficient in managing time, reading, writing, taking notes, taking exams, and to enhance academic motivation. A tutoring program that provides help for courses that students find particularly challenging is available. Initial assessment, counseling and support services for students with learning disabilities are also provided. Manoa Writing ProgramBilger Hall 104 Director: J. Henry The Manoa Writing Program was created by the UH Board of Regents in 1987 to administer General Education writing requirements. Its efforts are guided by a board of seven professors, each from a different department. The faculty board reviews requests to give classes writing-intensive (W) Focus designations, offers faculty workshops on teaching with writing, and surveys students, who must complete five W courses to graduate. Administering over 500 W courses per semester, the program on teaching with writing maintains a website. The Manoa Writing Program's ultimate goal is to prepare all UH Manoa graduates for the different writing tasks that society and their professions will present to them. Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC)Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 101 Coordinator: R.O. Bingham The Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) is a walk-in resource center for students interested in law, medicine (allopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, osteopathic, podiatric), or any of the health sciences (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, etc.). PAC advisors help students clarify their career goals, choose a major, plan appropriate coursework, research professional programs, find opportunities to gain experience, and apply to schools. Service Learning ProgramQueen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 209 Director: A. Pascua The Service Learning Program offers UH Manoa students and community agencies the opportunity to participate in a partnership of volunteer service. The Service Learning Program functions as a clearinghouse. It links UH Manoa students interested in donating their valuable time and experience with volunteer agencies within the community. Students receive information on the volunteer experience, and agencies have access to enthusiastic, energetic, and skilled student volunteers. The Service Learning Program serves as the headquarters for Hawai'i/Pacific Islands Campus Compact, a membership organization comprised of presidents and chancellors to promote civic engagement in higher education. Hawai'i/Pacific Islands Campus Compact also provides opportunities for students to become members of Americorps, a federal service program. Student-Athlete Academic ServicesNagatani Academic Center1337 Lower Campus Road, PE/A Honolulu, HI 96822 Tel: (808) 956-3388 Fax: (808) 956-5042 Web: www.advising.hawaii.edu/saas/academicServices Department Chair: J. Matsuda Student Athlete Academic Services (SAAS), is the academic support program for student-athletes at UH Manoa. Working closely with instructional faculty, coaches, and campus resources, academic advisors assist students in formulating and meeting their academic goals while participating in intercollegiate athletics. SAAS is conveniently located in the Nagatani Academic Center (NAC), adjacent to the Stan Sheriff Arena in the Athletic Department complex. SAAS provides orientation programs, academic and athletic advising, and registration assistance. Learning services include peer mentoring, subject tutoring, and small group study sessions. Student Success CenterGregg M. Sinclair Library2425 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 Tel: (808) 956-5425 Email: geary@hawaii.edu Web: gohere.manoa.hawaii.edu/ Coordinator: G. Geary The Student Success Center at Sinclair Library offers students a welcoming and convivial place to study and learn and provides them the information and skills they need to be successful in their academic career and beyond. The center provides comfortable seating, is open long hours, permits students to bring their own snacks, all in a space that has nature light and air. The Student Success Center occupies the first floor of Sinclair Library and provides a place for students to work with librarians, mentors, tutors, advisors, counselors, and/or teachers, to meet their individual needs. At the entrance to the center, the Information Concierge Desk has staff available to assist students in finding the help they need to succeed in their academic work from many departments on campus. In addition, the center hosts a number of partners including the First Year Programs, Honors Program, Writing Center, English 100 Mentoring Program, and the Wong Computer Lab and Digital Media Center where students can find equipment for word processing and production of digital media products. Generous study spaces with electrical power for personal laptop computers are spread throughout the first floor. Group study rooms with media equipment for powerpoint or video presentations are available for student use via online reservation. More details about the center are available at gohere.manoa.hawaii.edu/. Student Support Services1755-A Pope Road Director: M. Yoshimoto Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program providing academic advising and planning, tutoring, mentoring, academic enrichment activities and grant aid to program students enrolled at UH Manoa. Students are selected for participation based on income and financial aid eligibility and whether parents have completed a bachelor's degree. The goal of SSS is to increase college retention, academic success and graduation rates of program participants. For application or other information, please contact SSS Advisors Gary Tachiyama and Barbara Watanabe at (808) 956-8402. Study Abroad CenterMoore 115 Director: S. Rai The Study Abroad Center (SAC) collaborates with various UH Manoa academic departments to provide opportunities for students to study, and faculty members to teach and conduct research, in another country. SAC develops, implements, and evaluates UH Manoa study abroad programs. The center provides informational, advisory, and support services to students and faculty concerning international educational opportunities. SAC programs are offered for a summer term, a semester, or an academic year. The essence of SAC programs is to acquire knowledge through academic work and to develop a cross-cultural understanding through cultural immersion. Students earn UH Manoa credits for course work completed abroad. The courses offered in these study abroad programs may be used to fulfill a student's major, language, general education, graduation, or elective course requirements. Any Study Abroad course may be used as an exemption to fulfill a focus requirement. Students on Study Abroad may use the focus exemption to satisfy an appropriate 3-credit diversification and/or focus requirement. Courses taken overseas will appear on UH Manoa transcripts as UH Manoa courses. SAC provides faculty members with opportunities to develop courses and publications based upon research and teaching experiences within the global arena. In addition, faculty members who lead study abroad programs have a wide range of responsibilities in their capacity as "in-country" resident directors. SAC programs and course offerings may vary each academic term. Semester and Year ProgramsSAC offers semester programs in Australia, Denmark, England, France, Italy, Japan, and Spain. The Year-in-Japan program is offered only for a full academic year. Students enrolled in these programs must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours each term. All programs offer several content courses that are taught in English. Summer ProgramsSAC summer programs require enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours. Course offerings include, but are not limited to, archaeology field schools (Rapa Nui), architecture and design, environmental sustainability, social sciences, international business, health policy (Copenhagen), dance and gender studies (Buenos Aires), business, humanities/social sciences (Paris), business economics (various locations in Asia), environmental science (Tahiti), European art and architecture (various locations in Western and Eastern Europe), French (Annecy and Angers), German humanities and political science (Berlin), Italian humanities (Florence), Japanese (Kobe), Mandarin (Hainan), Russian (Vladivostok), social sciences (Summer at Sea in the South Pacific), and Spanish and Latin American film and literature (Mendoza). Self-Designed Study Abroad ProgramsStudents can design a study abroad program different from those offered by SAC and receive UH Manoa credits. Such a program may fall under the category of the Self-Designed Study Abroad Program. A Self-Designed Study Abroad Program can be created for countries and/or cities where UH Manoa does not have an existing study abroad program. Students have conducted Self-Designed Study Abroad Programs in Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Dubai, Egypt, Greece, Ghana, Guadalajara, India, Israel, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Salamanca, Shanghai, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tokyo, and Vietnam. Study Abroad InternshipsStudy Abroad internships are available in Florence, London, and Sydney. Internships are carefully planned and each student is placed in a working environment that has been requested and carefully selected according to specific criteria. Internships are generally unpaid. Internship credits will be based on the field of the internship. Internship credits range from 2, 3, 4, or 6 credits in the areas of Academy of Creative Media, Apparel and Product Design and Merchandising, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Management and Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, Social Work, and Travel Industry Management. Admission RequirementsSAC programs are designed primarily for undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. UH Manoa Financial Aid is applicable and available to eligible students. Several program specific scholarships are also available. Admission to some intensive language programs require a minimum of one year of language study at the college level. For program brochures, detailed information, and an application, contact SAC or visit the website at www.studyabroad.org. |
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