Important UHH Dates & SSSP Updates
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November 2009
November 11 (W): Holiday - Veteran's Day Observed
November 19 (R): Early Advising for Spring Registration Begin
November 26 (R): Holiday - Thanksgiving
November 27 (F): Non-Instructional Day, No Classes
November 30 - December 4 (M-F): Spring 2010 Early Registration Begins for Classified Students. View Spring 2010 UHH Classes.
Spring 2010 Early Registration
Schedule(class standing is based on completed credits which includes transfer credits and does NOT include courses in progress):
Monday, Nov. 30 (8:30am):Currently enrolled Graduate, Pharmacy & Post-Baccalaureate students
Tuesday, Dec. 1 (4:30am): Classified Seniors - 89+ earned credits
Wednesday, Dec. 2 (4:30am):
Classified Freshman - 0-24 earned credits
Thursday, Dec. 3 (4:30am): Classified Juniors - 55-88 earned credits
Friday, Dec. 4 (4:30am): Classified Sophomores - 25-54 earned credits
Saturday, Dec. 5: Currently enrolled Unclassified students
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.
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://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhh/about/bookstore.php
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
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://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/depts/chemistry/exam/
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 to take ACC 250 or QBQ 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://www7.uhh.hawaii.edu/cce/
Dean's List - Spring 2009
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). Nalani Aiwohi, Ashley Aurello, Rebekah Bernard, Cassidy Boteilho, Gayle Bovee, Wei-Hann Chen, Arlynne Chugen, Mikhail Coloma, Charles Conant, Joy Datario, Ida David, Donette Heyano, Caley Kilcorse, Tiffany Love-Chezem, Harvey McAllister, Denise Miyasato, Monique Moreno, Georgianne Napoleon, Brandi Okamoto, Kassandrea Patrick, Charles Peshkin, Jenny Lee Ramos, Jamie Scharf, Joshua Sorensen and Amethyst Sumoba.
English Proficiency Test - 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://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/eli/english_proficiency.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://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/sssp/assistanceAid.php
Graduated SSSP Participants - Spring 2009 & Fall 2008
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SSSP Graduates!
SPRING 2009:
Dianne Agbigay - Psychology; Tracy Anicas - Biology; Chaun Ballard - Psychology; Nakita Coelho - Psychology & Certificate in Hawaiian Culture; Joy Roseville Datario - Business Administration; Decemeil Dixon - Sociology; JaNielle Hathaway - Administration of Justice; Donette Heyano - Administration of Justice; Joshua Hicks - Communication; Michelle Higa - Psychology; Angela LaRose - Communication; Sherilyne Len - Business Administration; Denise Miyasato - Administration of Justice; Kenye Mongkeya - Economics; Wilson Nena - Economics; Nichole Rahberg - Anthropology & Political Science; Asia Vanavichai - Administration of Justice & Political Science; Shelley Veincent - Administration of Justice; Patricia Walters - Anthropology & Psychology & Certificate in Women's Studies.
FALL 2008:
Junior Aini - Political Science; Tara Anderson - English; Kris Aoki - Sociology & Certificate in Women's Studies; Josephine Carl - Political Science; Chanel DePonte - Psychology; Kendrick Farm - Psychology; Ryan Ferreira - Marine Science; Adelman Joseph - Economics; Geary Krueger - Sociology; Bryner Kulian - Communications; Kenneth Mwailir - Economics; Janelle Navarro - Business Administration & Certificate in E-Commerce Technology; Rowena Ota - Psychology; Joeleen Riklon - Psychology.
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://www.uhh.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.
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 Lab Web Site.
Math Resources & Links
Online UH Hilo Catalog
The University of Hawai'i at Hilo 2009/2010 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.
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.
SSSP Student Voices
SSSP STUDENT VOICES coming soon! Website under construction featuring SSSP Students beginning Fall 2009.
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://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/sssp/howApply.php
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 last September. 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."
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 - Fall 2009 Will Not Be Offered
We apologize in advance that SSSP's University 101 will not be offered to their participants during the Fall 2009 semester. The course will continue to be offered again in the future. Not an SSSP participant yet? Download an application. Contact the SSSP office for application information at (808) 974-7616.
Writing Placement Exam
The Writing Placement Exam (WPE) is an essay exam that determines what level
writing course you should be assigned to. You will have two hours to compose
an essay in response to a question. The time frame allows you to make
full use of the writing strategies you have learned. You should take the
exam if you: (1) have been accepted and intend to enroll at UH-Hilo and you have not yet earned credit for ENG 100 (or the equivalent).
Advance registration is required for this exam. Sign up online: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/wpe/
Who Is My Advisor?
Don't know who your advisor is? Visit the Advising Center's web site: "Who is my advisor?"
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