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The mission of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo Advising Center is to promote student learning by assisting students in the development of educational plans and that are compatible with their career/life goals. Students are empowered to take responsibility for their own decisions. The Advising Center delivers high quality advising in a caring, personalized atmosphere and also provides timely and accurate academic resources, materials and information to the campus community.
Advising News
Announcements
NEW! Fall 2008 Incoming Student Information
NEW! Class availability for Summer and Fall 2008 are now available! UH Hilo Class Availability
NEW! The Advising Center would like to announce the winners at this year's Majors Day Expo, held on April 2, 2008. Congratulations!
- Lisa Parr, of the Marine Science department, for coordinating the most enthusiastic, engaging, and informative table, as selected by the students in attendance. She wins a $50 gift basket. Congratulations!
- Ramona Saulibio and Ale`alani Evangelista, who were randomly drawn to win one of two $25 gift baskets w students.
NEW! Advisor Search. Current students, find your assigned advisor. The search was updated on April 11. Students entering UH Hilo in Fall 2008 will not be assigned an advisor until August.
NEW! Faculty and professional advisors, if you haven't received access to STAR for Advisers, sign up today with the Office of the Registrar.
Preliminary Graduation Evaluation Information
Recent Updates
- NEW! Placement Exam Information
- NEW! 2008-2009 General Education Web Tutorial [PDF]
- 2007-2008 University Catalog
- 2007-2008 Bachelor's Degree Planbook
Important Dates
- May 12-16
- Final Examinations
- Friday, May 16
- Spring 2008 semester ends
- Saturday, May 17
- UH Hilo Commencement
- Saturday, July 1
- Last day to apply for Fall 2008 classified admission
- August 15-22
- Fall 2008 New, Transfer, and Returning Student Orientation
- Monday, August 25
- First day of Instruction for Fall 2008
- Friday, August 29
- Last day to register or add a class
- Friday, September 12
- Last day to apply for Fall 2008 graduation
- Last day to exercise credit/no credit option
- Sunday, September 14
- Last day to drop individual classes without a "W"
- Friday, October 17
- Last day to drop individual classes with a "W"
- November 19-26
- Advising for early registration for CONTINUING, classified students only
- Monday, December 1
- Early registration for CONTINUING classified students begins
- Thursday, December 11
- Last day of instruction
- Last day to completely withdraw (from all classes) with a "W"
- Friday, December 19
- Last day to submit change of major from to the Office of the Registrar for Fall 2008
Compiled List of Important Advising Dates (2007-2008) [PDF]
Compiled List of Important Advising Dates (2008-2009) [PDF]
Dates subject to change and are based upon the academic calendars posted on the Office of the Registrar website.
Find Us!
The UH Hilo Advising Center: PB 2 - room 103, just ma uka of the Old Gym. Monday-Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm.
Advising After Dark: Edwin Mo'okini Library, Conference Room B (main floor), Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:30 - 8:30 pm.
All voice messages and emails will be returned within 2 business days.
