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February 2012

February 20 (M): Holiday - Presidents' Day

February 8 - 27 (Various Days/Times): SSSP FAFSA Renewal Workshops - Continuing UH Hilo SSSP Participants attend one of the following workshops to complete your FAFSA online. No need to sign up, just show up!

SSSP FAFSA WORKSHOP DATES

Dates

Times

Location

Wednesday, February 8

2:30pm – 4:00pm

UCB 105

Friday, February 10

12noon – 1:30pm

UCB 104

Monday, February  13

12:30pm – 2:00pm

UCB 104

Wednesday, February  15

2:30pm – 4:00pm

UCB 105

Wednesday, February  22

2:00pm – 4:00pm

UCB 105

Monday, February  27

12:30pm – 2:00pm

UCB 104

 

Kite Flying
 52 Suggestions For New Students

New to college or UH Hilo? Here are 52 suggestions to survive, succeed and make your transition to UH Hilo a great one (resource from the NACADA-National Academic Advising Association Clearinghouse): http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/clearinghouse/links/suggestions.htm

All Continuing SSSP Participants

Please come by the SSSP office asap to update your current mailing address, phone number(s) and sign a Photo Waiver / Student Contact Agreement Form.

Business Office (Bursar's Office)

To submit payment online via credit card or eCheck, or through the UH
Installment Payment Plan, log on to your MyUH Portal at
http://myuh.hawaii.edu. You may submit cash or check payments in person at
any campus business or cashier's office.  To see a listing of business
offices, please visit http://www.fmo.hawaii.edu/bursar/cashieroffice.html.

Campus Bookstore

Textbooks and other educational materials and equipment are sold at the UH Hilo Bookstore, as well as convenience and personal items and clothing. The Bookstore is located on the ground floor of Building 346. For more info visit their web site: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/about/bookstore.php

UH Hilo students now have the option to RENT TEXTBOOKS. The website is:http://hilo.bookrenter.com/

Books may be rented for 30, 45, 60, 90 or 125 days.  Since the orders are filled by an outside third party and not by our own store, custom books and packages with online access codes will not be available to rent. However, the traditional bound textbook is available and shipping both directions is free.

Depending on funding the campus bookstore be able to launch their own textbook rental program in the future but in the meantime they hope this service helps keep costs down for students . Of course, textbooks are also available in campus bookstore or can be purchased online at:  http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/

Other available textbook rental websites:

Campus Center Directory

Discover more about the campus center activities and facilities. Find out how to get involved on campus through the Student Activities Council (SAC), the new Mediation Center, Kanilehua (campus magazine publication) Ke Kalahea (student newspaper), UH Hilo Radio (UHR), New Student Orientation/Service Learning, the Women's Center, Kanilehua, UH Hilo Student Association (UHHSA). See the Campus Center Directory

Campus Green Days Fall 2011 - Spring 2012

In an effort to reduce energy consumption, campuses across the University of Hawaiʻi System will be reducing power consumption in buildings on non-instructional days during specific time periods. The remaining 2011–2012 UH Hilo Green Days period is as follows:

  • Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Sunday, April 1, 2012 (Spring Break)

Please see Green Days Matrix PDF Document for details. These Green Days periods are in accordance with the need to reduce energy costs to meet the University’s budget shortfall and with the recent collective bargaining settlement. Certain critical or time-sensitive functions or specialized facilities will continue to operate.

Campus Parking

Parking permits/passes are required during the Fall and Spring semesters from 6am thru 4pm class days, starting the first day of class. Parking permits/passes are available at the Parking/Security Office, Auxiliary Services Building 300, Room 101. View website for more info, visitor parking, disability parking, car pooling parking passes, citation appeals, etc.: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/auxsvc/parking/

Campus Security & Crime Awareness

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. Because of this committment, we have been making many improvements to campus safety and security. One of our priorities has been to provide more communication and transparency. We are pleased to announce that a new feature has been added recently to our UH Hilo Campus Security web page, the UH Hilo Daily Public Crime Log. Please see the link: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/auxsvc/security/index.php and look to the right of the page and click onto "Daily Public Crime Log". The UH Hilo Daily Public Crime Log is updated every business day and is posted electronically to the web page. We encourage you to explore the campus security web page for other important information on campus safety and security.

Chemistry Placement Exam - Online Registration Required

Students who wish to enroll in CHEM 124 (General Chemistry I) and have not passed CHEM 114 (or the equivalent) with a C or better are required to take the chemistry placement exam, which includes 20 algebra-based problems; 20 general chemistry concept questions, and 20 specific chemistry items. Advance registration is required for this exam: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/chemistry/exam/

Classes at UH

UH Hilo Spring 2012: http://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=HIL&t=201230
UH Hilo Summer 2012: http://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=HIL&t=201240
Other UH System Campuses: http://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes

Computer Competency Exam - Online Registration Required

You must pass the exam before you will be able to register for any 300 or 400 level business courses, or take QBA 260 . REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! You should take the exam if you: have been accepted and intend to enroll in Business courses at UH Hilo; have taken coursework in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access ( UH Hilo's CS 101 covers these topics); and have reviewed the list of tasks that are included on the exam and are confident of your ability to perform them.
Register online now: http://business.uhh.hawaii.edu/cce/

Concerns/Questions Quick Reference List - Division of Student Affairs

Reference and contact list for questions that regards student affairs:
http://www.hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/vcsa/documents/StudentServicesQuickReferenceGuide.pdf

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs - Luoluo Hong,PhD,MPH

A member of the Chancellor's senior leadership team, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs provides vision, leadership, direction and accountability for non-instructional and co-curricular activities, programs and services that contribute to student development, learning and success. Her role is to focus on enhancing the student experience at UH Hilo, as well as ensuring that the student perspective is accounted for and heard by administration in their decision-making. Learn more about the Dr. Hong and the Division of Student Affairs: http://www.hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/vcsa/#FacultyInfo

Dean's List - Fall 2011

CONGRATULATIONS! The following, current SSSP participants were listed on the Dean's List for their UHH Colleges, (students must earn 12 or more semester credits for a letter grade and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above).

Kahili Anderson, Gayle Bovee, Debra Cannoles, Shannon Costa, Julieann Deguiar, Samantha Hanabaga, Melea Helm, Briana Johnston, Caley Kilcorse, Koa Kubera, Sarah Lips, Edgar Lugo, Margaux Mellot, Jacky Mena, Sherise-Charity Moniz, Jacob Moser, Kristin Pedersen, Sofia Perez, Cinthia Rios, Maria Sore, Kris Sumaoang, Dylan Tanaka, Shelby Tanaka, Anita Therrien, Sara Beth Uyetake and Louisa Yang.

English Proficiency Test (EPT) - Online Registration Required

Required for all students whose first language is not English. Students who are non-native speakers of English entering UH Hilo for the first time must take both parts of this exam. Part A is a listening section made up of a multiple-choice test in response to audio-taped questions and an 18-minute lecture followed by a series of questions. Part B is a 75-minute, multiple choice test of grammar, vocabulary and reading skills. Please bring photo I.D. Students may be eligible for a waiver if they meet certain requirements. A detailed description of waiver eligibility can be found at: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/eli/english_proficiency.php. SSSP requires the EPT for incoming, eligible SSSP participants who are non-native speakers of English.

eRefunds for Students

Why wait for your refund check in the mail? Sign up on-line to have your refund deposited directly into YOUR bank account. Do it now: http://hawaii.edu/news/docs/eRefunds.pdf

Enrollment Verification

You can obtain verification of your current and past enrollment status for semesters you are or have been officially registered at UH Hilo for health insurance, loan deferments, scholarships, services for students, or other benefits. For more information view the Office of the Registrar's - Enrollment Verification website: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/EnrollmentVerification.php

Financial Aid

Apply online for various types of financial aid, many have early priority deadlines. Visit SSSP's Financial Aid & Scholarships links to the FAFSA, and other scholarship and financial aid information. http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/sssp/assistanceAid.php

Environmental Career Resources - UH Hilo: http://www.environmentalcareerresources.uhh.hawaii.edu/

Spring 2012
http://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=HIL

Google@UH

Google@UH for students is now available! Current students may schedule migration of their UH accounts to Google@UH beginning February 1st. New students will now be provisioned with Google@UH. To migrate now or for more info click here: https://www.hawaii.edu/google/index.php

GPA Calculator
http://www.back2college.com/gpa.htm

Need to raise your gpa? Use this gpa calcultor: http://www.back2college.com/raisegpa.htm

Graduated SSSP Participants - Spring 2011

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SSSP GRADUATES! Visit the Student Voices for photos of recent and past graduates: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/sssp/DirectorsMessage.php

SPRING 2011
Tiana Aina -Psychology ; Ashley Aurello - General Business Administration; Rebekah Bernard - Geology; Hui Chen - Nursing; Arlynne Chugen - Economics / Political Science; John Cooper - Art; Shirley Dellinger - General Business Administration / Accounting; Clayton Eliam - Economics; Eileen Iosefo - Psychology; Georgianne Nacionales - Sociology; Jamie Scharf - Geology; Bond Segal - Marine Science; Amethyst Sumoba - Psychology; Tamerlyn Tamarlane - Administration of Justice; Benedict Tharngan - Political Science with a Certificate in Pacific Island Studies; & Noel Verbeck - Agriculture. Congratulations Graduates!

Graduate & Professional School Testing Services

The UH Hilo Career Center Administers selected graduate and professional admissions and professional certification examinations such as the LSAT, GRE, PRAXIS, PCAT and ASE examinations. Visit the UH Hilo Career Center website for testing dates, registration and more information. For more information contact the Test Site Coordinator - Ms. Pikake Felipe, UH Hilo Career Center & Portable Building 2; (808) 974-7539, jadelin@hawaii.edu

Graduation Information

UHH Graduation Information: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/records/GraduationInfo.php
Click the Graduation Information link for more information.

Hawaiian Language Placement Exam

Students who have previous taken Hawaiian language and believe they may be prepared for coursework beyond introductory Hawaiian 101 should take this exam. Be prepared to spend between 1.5 and 2 hours to complete the written and oral components.

Hele-On Bus Schedule For Routes Stopping at UH Hilo

Got transportation? Did you know there are 46 buses stopping at UH Hilo each weekday? There are 34 buses that stop at UH Hilo on Saturdays as well. View the bus schedule and routes: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/about/bussched.php

Kilohana, The Academic Success Center - Tutoring

Tutoring starts on January 17, 2012. Kilohana offers free walk-in tutoring for students. We have a new location this Spring 2012 semester......The Science Center! Biology, Chemistry, and Marine Science tutoring will be in The Science Center (S&T 117). Math tutoring will be in The Math Center (CH5). Writing and Geography tutoring will be in Library 123. Come and check us out!

For more information, please visit our website: www.hilo.hawaii.edu/kilohana

Math Lab Tutoring

Math Lab Spring 2012 Tutoring Schedule: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/kilohana/schedule.php

Math Placement Exam

NOT required for students who intend on enrolling in MATH 100, 107, 108, 121, or higher than MATH 206. Enrolling in courses other than those listed requires the math placement exam.

For students taking the math placement exam: You must bring an ID card and a print card to print out result sheets. After taking the test, you must meet with math faculty. Math faculty will discuss your results, advise you to take appropriate math class, and enter placement exam results into the student information system, allowing you to register. You will not be able to register for a a math class without talking to an advisor about your placement exam scores. For more info visit the Math Placement Exam Web Site.

Marshallese-English Online Dictionary

The Marshallese-English Online Dictionary (MOD) is a revised and expanded electronic edition of the Marshallese-English Dictionary, developed in 2009. http://www.trussel2.com/MOD/

Online Readiness Check for an Online Course

The Online Readiness Check is designed to accomplish three major goals for the prospective and current student: (1)System Check to ensure that you have the necessary resources to take an online course; (2) Skills Check to help you determine whether you have the skills necessary to successfully complete an online course and (3) Online Orientation in Laulima, the University of Hawaii system's online course software, that demonstrates tools commonly used in most online courses at the UHH. For more information go to the following website: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/dl/onlinereadiness.php For additional information contact::

  • General Information: Call or email Dr. Candace Wheeler, mcandace@hawaii.edu, cell phone 808-443-8946

  • Technical Assistance with Readiness Check process: Email Cindy Yamaguchi, cynthiae@hawaii.edu

Online UH Hilo Catalog

The University of Hawai'i at Hilo 2011/2012 Catalog is now available online. Important information such as the Academic Calendar; Major, Minor & Certificate requirements; course descriptions; academic policies and much more are only a click away.

Pacific Islander Student Center Website

For more information about the newest facility at the Campus Center, view the Pacific Islander Student Center website: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/pisc/

Placement Exams

Depending on your major and the courses you are planning to enroll in, Placement Exams may be required. Placement exams in Chemistry, the Computer Competency, the English Proficiency Test (required for all students whose first language is not English) and Math are offered at different times throughout the year. Click here for more info and the schedule for UH Hilo's Placement Exams.

Pre-Pharmacy Program

The Pre-pharmacy Program is a comprehensive preparatory program of study toward admittance into the College of Pharmacy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Completion of the Pre-pharmacy course curriculum or equivalent is required for admission into the professional curriculum leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). For more information visit their website: http://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/prepharmacy/

Returning Student Application

Students who have stopped-out of UH Hilo for 1 semester and have not attended any other school during their absence, enrolled students graduating this term and intending to re-enter next term, students on National Student Exchange wishing to continue at UH Hilo (Please note that these NSE students must submit original transcripts from their previous schools) may fill out the Returning Student Application Form: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/admissions/returning_student.php
For more information contact the Admissions office at (808) 974-7414 or (800) 897-4456 or email: uhhadm@ hawaii.edu

Semester At A Glance

UH Hilo Spring 2012, Printable - PDF Calendar: Spring 2012 Calendar

Social Networking For Students With Disabilities

"We Connect Now" is the newest generation of social networking for college students with disabilities. Log on to the UH Disabilities Services home page or enter www.weconnectnow.wordpress.com. ...

SSSP Student Voices

SSSP STUDENT VOICES: Website featuring SSSP Students who have graduated, have participated in Internships, NSE, and Study Abroad or achieved special recognitions.

SSSP Applications

Have you applied to our SSS program but haven't heard from our staff yet? Please call us at (808) 974-7616 or stop by our office in the Student Services Building - room 211. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm. Applications are accepted and reviewed on continually. Interested students are welcomed to apply. Download an application now: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/sssp/howApply.php

SSSP Mandatory Orientation Sessions - Spring 2012 TBA

All new participants must attend a mandatory SSSP Orientation sessions. SSSP Participant Orientations for the Spring 2012 semester will be announced. If you are unable to attend an orientation session please contact the SSSP staff to schedule a session: ssspuhh@hawaii.edu , 974-7616.

Student Conduct Code

The UH Hilo Student Conduct Code describes behavior that conflicts with the fundamental purposes of the university, including academic dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) as well as the procedures for reporting incidents of misconduct and how such reports are handled. For more information including the full text of the Code, visit: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/conduct/student_conduct.php

All members of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo community have the right to pursue educational endeavors as part of the institution's fundamental purposes of teaching, learning, and research. Students have the responsibility to maintain standards of personal integrity that are in harmony with the educational mission of the University; to respect the rights, privileges, and property of others; and to observe University policies as well as national, state, and local laws.

Student Health Services

The UH Hilo's Student Health Services is staffed by part time physicians and a nurse practitioner. Services include medical care, prescriptions, first aid, health education, tuberculin test and immunizations.

Student Life Center

The NEW UH Hilo Student Life Center construction was completed and opened September 2008. This beautiful facility consists of nearly 23,000 square feet of indoor fitness/recreational rooms, a cardio and weight room, dance and aerobics rooms, a lounge with wireless internet, an indoor cafe', locker rooms, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and an open deck by the swimming pool. Get active, get fit, get involved and experience the outdoor recreation program!

Student Services Building Construction Alert (effective 8/8/2011)

"As part of the new Student Services Building earth moving work, phase II, Jacobsen Construction will be closing access to the main campus road south of the exsting Student Services Building. This closure includes 2 rows of parking which will remain permanently closed from August 8, 2011 until November 2012.

All vehicular traffic will need to detour around the construction limits for access to the east side of the campus. The link below provides an aerial photo of the affected area.
http://vcadmin.uhh.hawaii.edu/documents/SSB.pdf

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at 974-7750 or email lorihu@hawaii.edu. Thank you for your patience and assistance during this construction project!"

Transcripts

For information about requesting UH Hilo transcripts go to the the Office of the Registrar's website: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/transcripts.php

Tuition & Fee Refunds

Tuition and fee refund deadlines and dates: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/bo/TuitionandFeeRefunds.php

UH Hilo Fees Rates (2009, 2010 & 2011)

UH Hilo fees rates for all enrolled students: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/bo/fees_schedule.php

UH Hilo Mookini Library - Library Resources Available Online
http://library.uhh.hawaii.edu/

UH Hilo Tuition & Fees Payment

For information about tuition and fees payments: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/bo/TuitionandFeePayments.php

UH Hilo CC Career Connections

An interactive website, the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges Career Connections provides information on Hot Careers, Career Exploration, Interviews with interactive interview questions,Career Access and more: http://careeraccess.hawaii.edu/career_connections/gallery.php

UH Hilo Performing Arts Center

SSSP participants have opportunities for FREE tickets to attend selected events at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. Click on the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center to discover what's happening this year.

University 101- Student Success Writing Intensive Course - Spring 2012 Will Not Be Offered

We apologize in advance that SSSP's University 101 will not be offered to their participants during the Fall 2011 semester. Students interested in Univ 101 may enroll in other available Univ 101 sections. Not an SSSP participant yet? Download an application. Contact the SSSP office for application information at (808) 974-7616.

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs - Luoluo Hong, PhD, MPH

Learn more about UH Hilo's Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and their Vice Chancellor - Dr. Luoluo Hong, the DSA organizational chart, program and service units, student services functions, DSA strategic plan, expenditure priorities and more!: http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/vcsa/

Web Cams

View UH Hilo's campus and various places in the Hilo community with the webcams:
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/campuslife/webcams.php

Writing Placement Exam

The Writing Placement Exam (WPE) is a timed essay exam that determines what level writing course you will be assigned to if you do not possess SAT scores.You do not have to take this exam if you meet at least one of these criteria:

  • you possess SAT scores* which will determine what English course you are placed into
  • you are a Regents' or Chancellor's Scholar
  • you scored a "4" or "5" on the Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam.
  • you have transferred a course from another college that is officially equivalent to ENG 100. You must have verification of acceptance of this transfer course from UH-Hilo Admissions Office.

*SAT Score Table

  • English 100T = SAT-W 474 and below
  • English 100 = SAT-W 475 and above
  • English 100H = SAT-W 625 and above

    You have to take the exam if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

    • you do not possess SAT scores
    • you have been accepted to and intend to enroll at UH-Hilo
    • you are an entering non-native speaker of English
    • you have not transferred a course from another college that is officially equivalent to ENG 100 at UH-Hilo

      For detailed information who is required to take the exam view the Writing Placement Exam Website:http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/wpe/

      You may call Karla Hayashi, Writing Placement Exam Coordinator, at (808) 974-7545 or e-mail her at karlah@hawaii.edu if you have questions about the exam.

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