ACE Booklet

ACE FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM S

Fr esh m an Class Regist r at ion & Lear n in g Com m u n it ies w w w.m an oa.h aw aii.edu / u n der gr ad/ f r esh m an

"Being in ACE was a great experience.

I learned about campus, gained study skills, and made so many new friends! " - Shantal Guirao Former ACE Student

ALOHA & WELCOM E! We are delighted that you have chosen UH M?noa for your higher education. We look forward to your arrival and know that you will find UH M?noa to be a challenging and supportive environment for your intellectual and personal growth.

The transition from high school to college is not always an easy one; therefore, the university provides various programs and experiences to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

This booklet will inform you of different academic opportunities available to you at UH M?noa. We have provided information regarding our ACE Learning Communities, as well as other useful information for first-year students.

Feel free to call, stop by, or email us! We would love to meet you and learn how we can best support you. There is no place else like UH M?noa. We look Forward to having you be part of our ohana; our family.

Mahalo nui loa,

Th e ACE Team : Kyle Van Duser, Joshua Baldovino, Jordan Kauwe, Ayanna Jose & Zack Miyamoto

HOW ACE WORKS STEP 1:

STEP 2:

Pick a m ajor f ocu s

Pick a clu st er

ACE offers 60 learning communities and course registration for over 25 different major areas. No matter what your intended major, we have a cluster for you! Set your alerts, as registration begins in May.

Each major has several options of learning communities, or cluster, options .Each cluster comes with 4-6 bundled classes that you'll share with 15, similar-goal oriented students.

STEP 3:

STEP 4:

Pair u p w it h a M en t or

Fin alize On -boar din g

With ACE you'll also receive a 1-credit seminar, CAS 110. In CAS 110, you'll be paired with an upper-division Peer Mentor who will help guide you through your first semester, connect you with campus, and teach important college success skills.

After you've received a confirmation email with your schedule, you'll have to confirm your eligibility. Make sure to complete your Health Clearance Forms, any relevant Placement Tests, and submit your Transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.

QUICK ACE STATS & FACTS GPA Sim ple & Fast ACE is the most simple and fast way incoming freshmen can get their Fall semester classes.

Courses are even bundled by Academic Advisors to ensure you are taking the right classes towards a 4-year graduation path.

Gr eat er academ ic su ccess On average, students who participate in our ACE Program, achieve a higher GPA than non-ACE students during their first semester here at UH M?noa. Building a strong foundation is especially important in the first semester.

+90% of ACE St u den t s

Access t o Resou r ces

Report that ACE helped them to create a realistic four-year graduation plan. Our ACE Peer Mentors help start students on the right path to graduate on time. 15 to finish!

About 85% of ACE students report that they gained valuable knowledge of on-campus resources that helped them transition into university life more smoothly.

LC OFFERINGS There are multiple cluster options for each learning community type. Visit our website for full offerings.

Explor at or y Not sure what to major in?

These Gen Ed. focused clusters are perfect for you.

8 Clu st er s Available

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

ENG 100

English Composition

COMG 251 Principles of Effective Public Speaking OCN 105

Sustainability in a Changing World

ES 101

Intro to Ethnic Studies

PSY 100

Survey of Psychology

Tot al Cr edit s: 16 Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

ENG 100

English Composition

POLS 150

Intro to Global Politics

OCN 105

Sustainability in a Changing World

ES 101

Intro to Ethnic Studies

POLS 110

Intro to Political Science

Polit ical Scien ce Interested in becoming a politician? These clusters will fit your interest.

2 Clu st er s Available

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

ENG 100

English Composition

Pr e-Psych ology

HIST 152

World History Since 1500

Looking to pursue a career in psychology or psychiatry?

These clusters will help you get there.

PSY 100

Survey of Psychology

HWST 107

Hawaii: Center of the Pacific

MATH 215

Applied Calculus I

2 Clu st er s Available

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

For a complete list of learning communities and to register, visit: www. manoa.hawaii.edu/freshman

LC OFFERINGS Edu cat ion These clusters are for students pursuing a degree in education.

2 Clu st er s Available

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

HWST 107

Hawaii: Center of the Pacific

POLS 150

Intro to Global Politics

SOC 100

Intro to Sociology

ENG 100

English Composition

MATH 111

Math for Elementary Teachers I

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

REL 150

Intro to the World's Major Religions

COMG 151

Personal and Public Speech

PSY 100

Survey of Psychology

ECON 130

Principles of Microeconomics

ENG 100

English Composition

Thinking of working in the travel industry? These clusters start you on the right track.

Interested in becoming a business major? These clusters are perfect for you. * BUS 200 will replace CAS 110.

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Tr avel In du st r y

Pr e-Bu sin ess & Sh ilder D.A.P.*

7 Clu st er s Available

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

ECON 130

Principles of Microeconomics

ENG 100

English Composition

TIM 102

Food and World Cultures

HSL 101

Any Second Language

OCN 101

Intro to Environmental Science & Sustainability

1 Clu st er Available Tot al Cr edit s: 16

For a complete list of learning communities and to register, visit: www. manoa.hawaii.edu/freshman

LC OFFERINGS Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

ENG 100

English Composition

Nat ive Haw aiian

HWST

Hawaii: Center of the Pacific

Specifically for students of Native Hawaiian descent, these clusters will delve into Hawaii's history and culture.

HAW 101

Elementary Hawaiian

HAW 100

Language in Hawai?i: A Microcosm of Global Language

SOC 100

Intro to Sociology

1 Clu st er Available

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

GG 101

Dynamic Earth/Intro to Meteorology

GG 101L

Dynamic Earth/Intro to Meteorology Lab

ENG 100

English Composition

PSY 100

Survey of Psychology

HWST 107

Hawaii: Center of the Pacific

SOEST These clusters are for students looking to study in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. * ATMO 101/ATOM 101L will replace GG 101/GG 101L. 1 Clu st er Available

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Su st ain abilit y Looking to pursue a career in sustainability? These clusters will start you on the right track.

1 Clu st er Available

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

OCN 101

Intro to Environmental Science and Sustainability

ENG 100

English Composition

OCN 105

Sustainability in a Changing World

PACS 108

Pacific Worlds: Intro to Pacific Islands Studies

Tot al Cr edit s: 13

For a complete list of learning communities and to register, visit: www. manoa.hawaii.edu/freshman

LC OFFERINGS Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

ICS 111

Intro to Computer Science

ICS 141

Discrete Math for Computer Science

ENG 100

English Composition

REL 150

Intro to the World's Major Religions

WS 176

History of Gender, Sex and Sexuality

Com pu t er Scien ce These clusters are for students pursuing a degree in Information & Computer Sciences (ICS).

2 Clu st er s Available

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Pr e-En gin eer in g & S.E.M .P.* These clusters are for students pursuing a career in engineering. * ENGR 100 will replace ENGR 101.

6 Clu st er s Available

Course

Title

ENGR 101

Introduction to Engineering

CHEM 161

General Chemistry

CHEM 161L General Chemistry Lab HWST 107

Hawai'i Center of the Pacific

MATH 140

Precalculus: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

PSY 100

Survey of Psychology

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

ARCH 100

Introduction to the Built Environment

ARCH 101

Basic Studio Design

ENG 100

English Composition

HIST 151

World History to 1500

HWST 107

Hawaii: Center of the Pacific

Ar ch it ect u r e Interested in architecture?

These clusters are perfect for you.

1 Clu st er Available

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

For a complete list of learning communities and to register, visit: www. manoa.hawaii.edu/freshman

LC OFFERINGS Pr e-Nu r sin g & D.E.N.* These clusters are for students pursuing a career in nursing. * NURS 200 will replace CAS 110.

6 Clu st er s Available

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

HAW 100

Language in Hawai'i: Global Issues

MICR 130

General Microbiology

ENG 100

English Composition

PSY 100

Survey of Psychology

PHYL 141

Human Anatomy and Physiology

PHYL 141L Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Tot al Cr edit s: 16

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

CHEM 161

General Chemistry

Pr e-Healt h & Pr epar at or y Healt h *

CHEM 161L General Chemistry Lab BIOL 171

Intro to Biology

BIOL171L

Intro to Biology Lab

ENG 100

English Composition

MATH 140

Precalculus: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

Looking for a major in this category? These clusters will start you on the right track.

Tot al Cr edit s: 15

Kin esiology (KRS) Thinking of a career in physical therapy or athletic training?

These clusters can get you there.

3 Clu st er s Available

* CHEM 131 will replace CHEM 161/161L. 9 Clu st er s Available

Course

Title

CAS 110

Access to College Community

KRS 203

Introduction to Kinesiology

ENG 100

English Composition

PHYL 141

Human Anatomy and Physiology

PHYL 141L

Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab

HWST 107

Hawaii: Center of the Pacific

Tot al Cr edit s: 16

For a complete list of learning communities and to register, visit: www. manoa.hawaii.edu/freshman

READY TO REGISTER? STEP 1: SET YOUR CALENDAR Registration begins in May. Set up a notification on your personal calendar to visit our First Year Programs website for your registration date.

STEP 2: REVIEW CLUSTERS During these next few months, we encourage you to talk with advisors, professionals, and peers regarding what career paths and majors. Once you have an idea, look at our learning community options on our website.

STEP 3: GET NOTIFIED! Want to never miss a registration update or announcement from First Year Programs? Sign up to our email list for the most update information straight to your mail box!

STEP 4: GET YOUR CLUSTER! Registration begins in May. Grab your computer and log on to our website to sign up for your cluster before seats are filled! www.manaoa.hawaii.edu/freshman

?The transition into college was surrounded by many unknowns. I was unsure of how I was going to make friends and familiarize myself with campus. Maintaining my grades and adjusting to the new style of teaching was another struggle I faced. Without the ACE program, I don?t know how I would?ve been able to juggle all of the changes. ACE helped me to form a connection with my teachers and classmates, and inform me about all the student resources on campus. Not only did ACE assist in the transition into college, but it also gave me the confidence to reach out to others, and help them in the same way the program helped me.?"

Zackary Miyamoto ACE Freshman, Fall 2017 Pre-Health & Life Science Cluster

Im por t an t Fir st Year Resou r ces M ?n oa Advisin g Cen t er Not sure who to ask for advising? Start here! UH M?noa offers a wide array of majors and degrees, many great resources and hundreds of exciting opportunities.

To make the most of your academic journey, work closely with your academic advisors who can help you: -

Figure out when you need to do what Clarify your academic and career goals Make a plan, so you can graduate on time Navigate the system to find what you need Transform your dreams into reality

Website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/academics/advising/index.htm

Pr e-Healt h / Pr e-Law Advisin g Cen t er The Pre-Health/ Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) is a walk-in resource for students interested in law , m edicin e or the h ealt h scien ces. Students new to UH M?noa should come in for advising before registering for classes. PAC Peer Mentors can help you: -

Plan appropriate coursework Choose a major Find opportunities to gain experience Clarify your career goals Research professional programs Apply to schools

Website: http:www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/PAC/

s St u den t Su ccess Cen t er The Student Success Center (SSC) is part of Sinclair Library, the historic building on campus. The building is open 24 hours a day, is food and drink friendly, with a computer lab and Internet Cafe Style computers, and is entirely wireless accessible.

The SSC provides: Tutoring, Study Groups, Grade Boosting Skills, Writing Assistance, Library & Information Searching and Research Paper Coaching.

Website: http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/ssc

Th e Hon or s Pr ogr am The Honors Program provides opportunities to conduct independent research or artistic projects with the guidance of faculty. Graduating from this program means earning your bachelor 's degree with honors.

Benefits include: -

Early Registration for classes Small, rigorous discussion-based classes reserved only for Honors students Personalized academic advising and preparation for graduation Housing with other Honors students

Website: http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors/

St u den t Su ppor t Ser vices The mission of the Student Support Services (SSS) Program is to increase the graduation and retention of first year college students and those with financial need. It provides a centrally-located study room and computer lab and offers academic advising, tutoring and workshops to over 300 eligible students each year.

Freshmen and new transfer students are encouraged to apply. To be eligible you must be either a first generation college student or have financial need. Generally, you will be eligible if you have been awarded need-based financial aid from UH M?noa or from other need-based scholarship programs, such as Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate scholarship or the Hawai'i Community Foundation scholarship programs. Even if you did not receive financial aid, you may still be eligible if you meet the income criteria.

Fr equent l y As k ed Ques t i ons What if my ACE Learning Community is less than 15 credits? I need at least 15 credits to graduate in four years.

Learning communities are designed to give you a full time schedule. However, due to certain classes having labs or sequences, several clusters may only have 13 or 14 credits. After ACE registration, you may need to add an additional course to put you at the 15 credit , 4 year graduation path.

Do I have to take any placement exams?

Yes. The University of Hawai'i at M?noa, requires students to pass a specific set of set of criteria before admittance into certain classes. If you are interested in a learning community that has a "Placement required" course (e.g. CHEM 161, MATH, or foreign language, ), please be sure to take the appropriate placement exam. If you do not place into appropriate courses in the learning community, please contact the ACE Team as soon as possible!

How do I register for the learning community classes?

Once you select into the ACE learning community through the STAR website, registration takes 24-48 hours to add the classes to your profile. You will recieve two confirmation emails, one at the time of registration and one after classes have been finalized and added. After you receive the confirmation letters, you are guaranteed admittance into the classes, except in cases where placement is required; students will not be officially admitted into learning communities with "Placement required" classes until they have received placement.

Is there a waiting list for learning communities?

No acceptance into the learning communities are on a first come, first-served basis.

Classes fill fast; so set your calendar alerts as soon as dates are finalized!

Can I choose the day and time of the classes in the learning communities?

No. Seats have been reserved for learning community use in only sections we have indicated in this booklet. To see the day, time, and room location of your cluster, visit the ACE website at http:manoa.hawaii.edu/ freshman. Information will be updated as it becomes available.

Do I have to take all the classes in the learning community?

Yes. A learning community needs to have all the students taking the same classes, under the same instructor, with the same assignments, due dates, and classmates.

Learning community students have the most success when they are in the same situation and face the same challenges together. Exceptions are made for AP or previous college credit on a case by case basis, please contact the ACE team for more information.

When can I sign-up for a learning community or access the pre-registration system?

Registration dates are still being finalized for 2018. For the latest information visit our website at: http:www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ freshman

Welcom e t o t h e UH M ?n oa Oh an a.

Con t act In f or m at ion First Year Programs ACE Learning Communities Ph on e: (808) 956-8626 Em ail: freshman@hawaii.edu Of f ice Hou r s: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM HST Addr ess: Student Success Center at Sinclair Library Mezzanine 1B University of Hawai?i at M?noa 2425 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 Websit e: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/freshman Facebook : www.facebook.com/ACEfreshman

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