University (UNIV) Courses

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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

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UNIV 101 Paths to Acad/Lifelong Success (1) Designed for the first-time college student, this course is intended to promote the attitudes, behaviors, competencies, and skills that will increase students' academic success and foster their social integration into the college environment.

UNIV 102 Career and Major Decisions (3) A course designed to introduce students to the UH Hilo colleges, major areas they offer, and how to connect your major choices to potential career paths. Students will utilize activities and assignments in and out of the class in order to reach this goal.

UNIV 191 General Internship (1–3) (other) Application of knowledge and skills in a public, private, or government agency/setting. Pre: Instructor's consent. May be repeated for a total of six credits.


UNIV x94 Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) (IO) Special topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Additional requirements may apply depending on subject and topic.

UNIV x99 Directed Studies (Arr.) (IO) Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: instructor’s consent.