What is Drop-in Advising?

Drop-in advising is typically offered during peak advising times (registration week and first week of school) by all Shidler Undergraduate advisors. During the designated drop-in times, students are able to log-in to the STAR Kiosk link, answer a couple of questions and will then be added to a queue to be seen by your advisor on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

1. When and how do I get the STAR kiosk link?

   1. The answer varies per advisor. One advisor might email the link to every one of their students, another might make the link available on a certain webpage whereas another might require you to call/email same-day for the link. The information per advisor will typically be available the Friday before the Monday that Drop-In Advising starts. On the Friday before drop-ins begin, you can reach out to (808) 956-8215 or business@hawaii.edu to confirm how you can get the link for your advisor and their drop-in availability for the week.

       

2. The screen says it is not available, did I get the wrong link?
   1. It is most likely that you got the correct link, but you will also need to check your advisors availability. If the drop-ins are set for 9 am - 11 am and you try to login at 8:45 am, the room will be closed.
   2. Similarly, if we reach max capacity prior to the end of the time, we may close the room. For instance say the room closed at 11 am and it is now 10:30 am with two students in queue, we may close the room since they will not be able to see any more students then the two in queue.

   3. Lastly, the waiting room queue can only hold a max of 4 students at a time. If the 4 student max is reached but there is still ample time left, you will need to refresh the screen frequently to be the first to get into the queue after the first person advising is completed.

       

3. I am in the waiting room, can I close the screen?

   1. Yes you may close the screen. You will be given a time estimate as to how long you may have to wait before you will be seen, but this will vary depending on how long or short the students advising sessions before you are. You will be sent an email when your advisor is ready to see you and you will be given a few minutes to log-in before your advisor will see the next person so it is important to monitor your myuh email.

       

4. I'd like to meet virtually (or in-person), is this possible during drop-in advising?
   1. Whenever drop-in advising is offered, there will always be an option for virtual zoom meeting. There will sometimes be an option for in-person. When you are logging in to the STAR kiosk virtually, it will ask you if you want to meet through zoom or in-person if there is an option for in-person offered at that time. If there is no option to select then it will defaut to a zoom meeting.

   2. If your preference is for in-person drop-in advising please reach out to business@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-8215 to confirm which drop-in advising dates and times will have an in-person option for your advisor.

       

5. Can I get a normal appointment block during drop-in advising week?

   1. No. The point of drop-in advising during peak advising times is to maximize the amount of students our advisors see. There are no appointment blocks offered during drop-in advising times. If you'd like an appointment, those resume after the drop-in advising period, which usually lasts about a week to a week and a half or so.

       

6. Can I see a different advisor if my advisor isn't available when I want to meet?
   1. No. Our advisors are assigned 400+ students each, so they each need to maximize their own availabilities for their own student population.

Is it possible to take classes in the evening?

Most undergraduate courses are normally held during the day. However, Outreach College (956-8400) may have fall, winter, spring, and summer accelerated evening sessions which offer primarily General Education Courses and upper-division Arts & Sciences courses.

Can I take my business courses for credit/no credit (CR/NC)?

All BBA degree-seeking candidates must take all the general education and graduation courses, business courses, and courses in the major for a letter grade unless it is only offered CR/NC (i.e. BUS 395-Internship course).

Can I graduate with a BBA degree with honors?

Yes, if you join the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Honors Program to earn a BBA degree with honors distinction.

Does the College provide internship opportunities?

Yes, Shidler College of Business has an internship program which can provide academic credits. Internships are structured so that students can apply their classroom knowledge to a practical work setting. Students should visit the Office of Internships and Career Development in BusAd G-104 for more information.

Note: Students may not use internship credit as credit toward their major. However, up to three credits may be used as general upper-division elective credit. Students may also check the Career Center in QLCSS 212 for internship opportunities or visit: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter/students/internshipscooperative-education/.

Does The Shidler College of Business award any scholarships?

There are many scholarships/awards available to classified Shidler College of Business students. Scholarship opportunities are announced in the Shidler Undergraduate E-Newsletter. Applications and information are made available on-line during the application period. Students can visit the Shidler scholarship and the Business Night websites below. For all UH scholarship opportunities, students can check their STAR scholarship tab.

Shidler College of Business: https://shidler.hawaii.edu/scholarships

Business Night: https://shidler.hawaii.edu/business-night

STAR: www.star.hawaii.edu/scholarship.

Can I take business courses at any accredited University of Hawaii System Community College or School (e.g. Kapiolani Community College, Maui College, UH Hilo, etc.) and transfer them to The Shidler College of Business?

Most 100 and 200-level courses will transfer from the various accredited Hawaii institutions.

Note: A maximum of 6 credits, or two upper division (300-400-level) business courses from a non-AACSB institution, will transfer to the Shidler BBA degree program.

Students can refer to the following for guidance:

UH Manoa Articulation and Transfer Guide: UH System Course Transfer Database

Is advising available for students interested in The Shidler College of Business?

Yes. Please call (808) 956-8215 to schedule an appointment with our Admissions Advisor.

Can I declare a double major at the Shidler College of Business?

Yes. After students have been admitted to the Shidler College of Business, to qualify for a double major, students (at the time of declaration) must simultaneously have:

• A minimum UHM cumulative grade-point average of 3.0
• Taken at least one required course within each major and have a minimum of 3.0 within each major.

Note: Students may only double count ONE course between two majors.

How does advising work once admitted to The Shidler College of Business?

Academic advisors at The Shidler College of Business Office of Student Academic Services assist students with program planning and course selection, learning university policies and procedures, fulfilling graduation requirements in a timely manner, explaining transfer credits and study abroad information and other educational opportunities, resources and options. Students should consult their advisors on a regular basis to monitor their academic status and progress toward degree completion.

In the first semester of admission, all Shidler College of Business students are required to attend a group Mandatory Advising session which will cover all graduation requirements and Shidler College of Business resources. Students may also make an individual appointment with their academic advisor by calling (808) 956-8215.

How do I find out about the different important dates?

Please visit the UHM Registrar's Office website for more information. It is important to keep your contact information updated on your MyUH portal. This is the official method of communication used by the university and you are responsible for reading this information.

For more commonly asked questions, visit: http://www.studentaffairs.manoa.hawaii.edu/help/faq/

Information for Graduates

If you are on track for graduation, please fill our "Shilder pre-graduation application" for the whichever semester you intend to graduate. 

If you fill the form by the priority deadline, we will have a "graduation degree check" posted to your STAR Advisor Notes prior to the start of the semester and you will be able to adjust your courses as specified. The pre-grad check will also qualify you to register for BUS 345 in your graduating semester.

If you fill the form prior to the final deadline but after the priority deadline, you will still get "graduation degree check" posted but it will be posted in the middle of your graduating semester (you will not be able to adjust your course load) and you will have to register for BUS 345 a few days after registration week.

If you fill the form after the final deadline you will need to also email a personal statement as to why the deadline was missed and if approved, you will have to register significantly after the registration period for BUS 345; potentially as late as the first week of school. So it is vital you complete this form on-time.

1. Shidler pre-graduation application form must be filled out first, preferably by the priority deadline. This form will be emailed from business@hawaii.edu to all students who are nearing graduation.
2. Office of Registrar's Graduation application must be filled after the Shidler pre-graduation form. This will typically be emailed from the Office of Registrar to all students who are nearing graduation about a month prior to the start of your graduation semester.
   1. The first step will say to meet with an advisor, however the completed graduation degree check note posted by your advisor on STAR Advisor Notes so an appointment is not necessary if your graduation degree check is posted.
3. Optional - you may register to participate in the commencement ceremony. The application is typically sent to all students that apply for graduation around the middle of the semester that you have applied to graduate.

Please note, if you are graduating in the Summer, since there is no summer commencement, you may choose to participate in the commencement ceremony the Spring semester prior to your graduation or the commencement ceremony the Fall semester after your Summer graduation.