Please read before requesting CHEM overrides.

Incoming First-Time Freshmen: AFTER you complete high school, gather your final high school transcripts and submit your high school math record for placement into the appropriate CHEM course. Submit your high school math record for placement here. After submitting your high school mathematics experience, watch your hawaii.edu email account for information on your final placement. Should you desire to place higher, feel free to complete the mathematics placement exam.

This form is for overrides of CHEM courses at UH Manoa Only. Overrides for courses not taught by Chemistry: Click here for instructions on how to request overrides for UH Manoa courses with BIOC, BIOL, BOT, ICS, MATH, MICRO or PHYS course alphas.

Most requests are processed within two (2) business days at which point your Hawaii.edu will be emailed. Please contact chemreg@hawaii.edu via email if it takes longer than two days.

SUMMER SESSION ONLY:  Students need an override to register for any course in the second session (e.g 162 and 162L) when taking a prerequisite courses in the first session (eg. 161 and 161L). Complete the form below and request a “SUMMER ONLY: Concurrent Registration” override. Note: students who do not pass the first lecture or lab (Chem 161/161L or 272/272L), will need to drop their second session classes (Chem 162/162L or 273/273L).

FALL ONLY:  Students taking prerequisite classes on the mainland can request an override to register for fall.  Complete form below requesting the “FALL ONLY I am currently enrolled in a prerequisite course at another institution …” override. Provide the school, course number, and a URL link to the course description. You will need to provide evidence of a passing grade (C not C-) before fall semester starts.

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