Incoming Freshmen
Fall semester registration begins: Early May
Spring semester registration begins: Early November
Your journey is yours to determine, and advisors are here to support you in reaching your goals and realizing your potential.
Ready, Set, Go Hilo!
Registration, which involves creating your class schedule and enrolling in classes, occurs online through our registration system called STAR-GPS. STAR-GPS is an advising tool students use with their advisors throughout their academic journey. It also provides real-time information about your progress to graduation, by combining past college courses with remaining academic degree requirements.
Placement Assessments
Depending on your major, you may need placement assessments to complete prior to registering for required classes. All placements are offered online. Refer to the Placement Assessments Webpage and complete the Google Form below to identify which placement assessments you will need.
Academic Advising
At UH Hilo, admissions counselors and academic/faculty advisors provide different services:
Admissions Counselors can assist with admissions and enrollment questions, like Intent to Enroll, standardized test scores, and final transcripts that were part of the application process.
Academic Advisors will help you in choosing your classes and giving you more information about your degree requirements and campus resources. Frosh advisors will also check in on your transition during your first two semesters.
Faculty Advisors will assist you in navigating through major requirements and provide you with suggestions for courses, experiential learning opportunities, and can discuss career and academic plans after graduation.
Advising Center Advisors
Left to Right: Kurt, Jodi, Comfort, Kainoa
You will be assigned to a first year academic advisor at UH Hilo who can assist you with getting acclimated to course selection and the process of registration. They can also provide you information about campus resources and opportunities to support your success.
All frosh (first time enrolled as a bachelor’s degree student, regardless of early college credits) are advised by advisors in the UH Hilo Advising Center for their first two semesters before transitioning to a faculty advisor in their major. Your acceptance letter tells you which major you’ve been accepted into. If you would like to change your major, let the Admissions Office know prior to registration. Undecided on a major? You will be assigned to an advisor at the UH Hilo Advising Center until you declare a major.
Meet with Your Advisor
In order to meet with an advisor and register for classes, you must have done the following:
- Set up your UH username and password already set up
- Submitted your Intent to Enroll
- Uploaded all health clearances (required to register for in-person classes)
- Logged into STAR to view your holds and clear holds that will prevent registration
Although not required, we encourage all incoming freshmen to take advantage of one of the options below. An advising appointment will allow you to ask questions and receive information specific to your situation. Group sessions are available for students who want information about advising and resources at UH Hilo. GPS Workshops will provide both group and individual advising assistance for students at select high schools.
Advising Appointment
- Schedule your appointment at a time that works best for you in STAR Balance.
- Available Modalities: In-Person, Zoom, or Phone
If you are having difficulties scheduling, please see Find Us on STAR Balance or email us at uhhadvis@hawaii.edu.
Group Advising Session for First Year Students
Group advising sessions are held via Zoom. All session times are in HST.
- Friday, June 9, 3pm - 4pm
- Monday, July 10, 8am - 9am
- Friday, July 28, 2pm - 3pm
Group Sessions are found on the Advising Center calendar, please refer to Group Advising Sessions on STAR Balance for information on how to view our calendar
Registration is required.
If you are having difficulties registering for the group sessions, please email us at uhhadvis@hawaii.edu.