Frequently Asked Questions
Prospective Student FAQ
Aloha! Thank you for your interest in the College of Natural Sciences.
To learn more about the degrees offered, opportunities, or scheduling a meeting with a College of Natural Sciences Advisor
Please contact the SASC Advising Office with any questions by calling our front desk at (808) 956-5911, Monday through Friday 8am-4pm (HST) or emailing us at cnsadvis@hawaii.edu.
We suggest you meet with an advisor to discuss which courses will fit in your degree plan. For program requirements and sample 4 year plans, please visit the link below.
Please visit the link below for a list of degrees, minors, and certificates offered by the University of Hawai'i.
Please visit the UH Manoa credit transfer database to see which courses will provide you will a UH Manoa credit equivalent.
We suggest that you visit the UH Manoa Office of Admissions FAQ for quick questions. You may also email them with further questions at manoa.admissions@hawaii.edu.
Applying for financial aid at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa starts with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must complete the FAFSA annually. Please visit the financial aid office with any questions.
UH Manoa offers many on-campus dorming options for students, as well as UH affiliated housing options. For more information, please visit the UH Manoa Student Housing website.
Incoming and Current Students FAQ
Welcome to UH Mānoa!
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Your first step for the College of Natural Sciences is to complete the CNS Registration Preparation Requirements
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You will likely find the Admissions New Student Checklist helpful.
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You can also view the Incoming Student Timeline for important information. This timeline will walk you through each month with the actions that should be completed prior to your arrival to UH Mānoa.
Here is a list of your College Advisors. Your advisor can help you with scheduling classes, creating/updating your academic plan, connecting you with campus resources and assisting with any other questions you may have.
Unsure where to go with questions? Start by asking your College Advisor and they will point you in the right direction.
If you are pursuing one of the following majors, you will also have a Major Advisor to guide you in all things related to your major. You can find major advisor contact information by clicking the “Advisors” tab on the CNS SASC Website.
Degrees with Major Advisors:
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Information and Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
You can schedule an appointment with an advisor directly on our website using STAR Balance. If you have any questions, contact our front desk at (808) 956-5911 Monday through Friday 8am-4pm (HST) or email cnsadvis@hawaii.edu.
Mandatory advising is a 30-minute appointment each semester for all students that have completed less than 60 credits (freshmen and sophomores), transfers (first semester only) and returning students (first semester of return). This is an opportunity to connect with an advisor and review degree requirements, resources, opportunities, and answer any questions you may have.
The College of Natural Sciences will email you during the 4th week of each semester to notify you that it is time to complete your Mandatory Advising. Registration Holds are placed if advising is not completed prior to the deadline.
We recommend scheduling your meeting with your advisor early in the semester!
If you are changing your major to one within the College of Natural Sciences:
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You can change your major by completing the Major Declaration Form. The Dropbox link to submit the form is at the top of the same page.
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Keep in mind that you may need to meet with a major advisor (Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Physics) prior to completing the major change.