Welcome!!Welcome!!

New Student OrientationNew Student Orientation4/24/12 1

Step 1:Get Motivated!

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Why are you here?

Are you here to seek employment?

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Are you planning to transfer to another institution?

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Whatever the reason, we are here to help you reach your goals and earn a degree!

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Be Resourceful!Know Your Resources

Step 2:

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Academic Calendar• Deadline Dates (Adding, withdrawing from classes, applying

to graduate)• Non-Instructional Days and Holidays

Academic Policies• Satisfactory Progress • Graduation

General Policies• Policy on Sexual Harassment• Student conduct Regulations• Course Descriptions and Pre-Requisites

The CatalogThe Catalog

The catalog is available via… Hawai`i CC’s website: www.hawaii.hawaii.edu On-campus orientations The bookstore - $3.95

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Apply for FAFSA online annually (Apply for FAFSA online annually (www.fafsa.ed.gov)) FAFSA Peer Advising offered with appointmentFAFSA Peer Advising offered with appointment Financial Aid/Scholarship workshops availableFinancial Aid/Scholarship workshops available Scholarship resources and toolsScholarship resources and tools Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress PolicyMaintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

****Important Things to RememberImportant Things to Remember ** ** Log on to your MyUH Portal:Log on to your MyUH Portal:

• View any unsatisfied requirements,View any unsatisfied requirements,• Your award overview, andYour award overview, and• Notify the office of status updates in the comment boxNotify the office of status updates in the comment box

Keep your address current with Hawaii CC Records Office Keep your address current with Hawaii CC Records Office (808) 934-2705(808) 934-2705

Financial Aid OfficeFinancial Aid OfficeBldg. 379A Rm. 4 | (808) 934-2712Bldg. 379A Rm. 4 | (808) 934-2712

Manono Campus

Financial Aid Office

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Student EmploymentStudent Employment Students may apply for on-campus jobs at Students may apply for on-campus jobs at

www.hawaii.edu/sece Federal Work-Study (FWS) and General Funds Federal Work-Study (FWS) and General Funds

Employment (UH)Employment (UH) Must be registered at least half-time (6 UH System credits)Must be registered at least half-time (6 UH System credits) Demonstrate financial needDemonstrate financial need U.S. Citizen or eligible Non-CitizenU.S. Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen

Bridge-to-Hope (BTH)Bridge-to-Hope (BTH) Must be registered full-time (12+ Hawaii CC credits)Must be registered full-time (12+ Hawaii CC credits) Welfare recipient (TANF/TAONF)Welfare recipient (TANF/TAONF) Be in compliance with DHS First-to-Work programBe in compliance with DHS First-to-Work program

** Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress for ** Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress for Student Employment eligibility**Student Employment eligibility**Financial Aid OfficeFinancial Aid Office

Bldg. 379A Rm. 4 | (808) 934-2712

Manono Campus

Financial Aid Office

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Manono Campus

Academic CounselingAcademic Counseling Personal CounselingPersonal Counseling Student Success StrategiesStudent Success Strategies Transfer AdvisingTransfer Advising

Bldg. 379 Rm. 5 | (808) 934-2720

Counseling & Support Services Center

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Hā‘awi Kōkua ProgramManono Campus

Disability Services

Support Services are available Support Services are available for students with:for students with:

• Disabilities (Emotional, learning, Disabilities (Emotional, learning, physical), physical),

• SPED high school experience,SPED high school experience,• Chapter 31 Veterans’ or Workers’ Chapter 31 Veterans’ or Workers’

Comp Status, and/or Comp Status, and/or• Students exiting rehab or Students exiting rehab or

incarceration.incarceration.

Kōkua Lab Resources (Bldg. 388, Rm. Kōkua Lab Resources (Bldg. 388, Rm. 104)104)

• Adaptive EquipmentAdaptive Equipment• Computers w/ Assistive TechnologyComputers w/ Assistive Technology

Karen Kane, Disability Services CounselorKaren Kane, Disability Services CounselorBldg. 388, Rm. 106 | (808) 934-27254/24/12 13

Manono Campus

The Career Center can help you…The Career Center can help you… Decide which major is best for you,Decide which major is best for you, Determine which career is a good match Determine which career is a good match

for you,for you, Find employment opportunities for you,Find employment opportunities for you, Learn job readiness skills such as:Learn job readiness skills such as:

Job search, resume writing, Job search, resume writing, interviewing, etc., andinterviewing, etc., and

Plan for further education.Plan for further education.

Helen Nishimoto, Career/Job Placement CounselorHelen Nishimoto, Career/Job Placement CounselorBldg. 379 Rm. 5A | (808) 934-2720

Career Center

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Manono Campus

ComputersComputers Printers (Provide your own Printers (Provide your own

paper)paper) Testing ServicesTesting Services Study AreaStudy Area

Bldg. 387 | (808) 934-2540

Hale Kea Testing Center

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Kau Wa‘a CenterManono Campus

Student Life Program

GET INVOLVED!!GET INVOLVED!! Join or create a student clubJoin or create a student club VolunteerVolunteer Student Lounge:Student Lounge:

• StudyStudy• Get coffeeGet coffee• Meet other studentsMeet other students

Student SenateStudent Senate Student Activities CouncilStudent Activities Council Other Chartered Student Other Chartered Student

Organizations (CSO):Organizations (CSO):• BOSP, BOMB, CC Fee BoardBOSP, BOMB, CC Fee Board

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Campus Resources Locatedon the UH Hilo Campus

• Bookstore

• Campus Center

• Campus Housing

• Health Services

• Library

• Parking Office

• Student Life Center

• The Learning Center

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UH Hilo Campus Virtual

Videohttp://youtu.be/TZWrJ691yzk

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It’s your life…

you are responsible for you

Reminder:

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Get to Class!Step 3:

Preparing to Register

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COMPASS

• What is COMPASS?

• Re-taking the COMPASS

The COMPASS Placement Exam places you into the appropriate level of course and will determine your placement in Reading, Writing, and Math.

$25 re-take fee

Hale Kea Testing Center: (808) 934-2540

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Math Progression Charts

Vocational Math Progression

Liberal Arts Math Progression

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English Progression Chart

Reading Progression Writing Progression

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You need a MyUH account to register for classes.

Provides Access to the following:• Free email account• Financial Aid information and updates• Tuition payments• STAR Program

• View grades• Track progress towards graduation

• Online Courses through Laulima

MyUH PortalMyUH Portal

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A tool to…• Access your unofficial transcripts• Track your progress toward graduation

STARSTAR

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Creating Your Class Schedule

1.1. The courses required for your majorThe courses required for your major

See Catalog, Advising Sheets, STAR, or Counselor/AdvisorSee Catalog, Advising Sheets, STAR, or Counselor/Advisor

2.2. Your COMPASS test results (pre-reqs), transcripts from a Your COMPASS test results (pre-reqs), transcripts from a previous college attendedprevious college attended

What Reading, Writing or Math were your placed in?What Reading, Writing or Math were your placed in?

What you need to know:What you need to know:

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Creating Your Class Schedule

3.3. Your time available to take classesYour time available to take classesDo you have other commitments? Do you have other commitments?

Work, Children, Sports…Work, Children, Sports…

4.4. How you are paying for your tuition, How you are paying for your tuition, fees, fees,

and booksand books Be aware of the tuition payment deadline Be aware of the tuition payment deadline

and purchase your books from the and purchase your books from the bookstorebookstore

5.5. Your transportation situationYour transportation situation

Be able to get to your classes on timeBe able to get to your classes on time

Purchase a parking decal for UH Hilo Purchase a parking decal for UH Hilo campuscampus

Know what bus routes are available to Know what bus routes are available to youyou

What you need to know continued…

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Pay your Dues

Step 4:Paying for your Tuition & Fees

Fall 2012 Tuition Deadline:

Friday, July 20, 2012 by 4:00 PM

Registered By July 20th…No Pay…Your classes MAY be cancelled

Registered After July 20th…No Pay, NO Show, Still Owe!

Payment Plans are Available!**Information available on MyUH**

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What Happens if You Hit a Road Block?

• Know Your Resources!– Talk to your teachers–Meet with your advisor/counselor

–Make a plan to overcome the challenges

• How will it affect your Academic Record?• How will it affect your Financial Aid?

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Passport to College Success!

Step 5:

• In depth Financial Aid help• Meet faculty and staff• Create friendships• Get advised and register for your Fall 2012

courses• Start off on the right path!

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Any Questions?Call 934-2720

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