Counseling
Where is the academic counseling office?
Building 5 first floor
Are campus resources free to use?
yes
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What four year campuses have an articulation agreement with HonCC's ECED degree?
University of Hawaii at West Oahu (Bachelors of Arts in Social Sciences Early Childhood Education)
University of Hawaii at Manoa (BEd in Early Childhood and Special Early Childhood education and BEd in Elementary and Early Childhood Education)
What is STAR GPS?
Online tool to help track progress towards completion of degree/certification requirements
What are three ways I can contact my academic counselor?
Phone, email, schedule an appointment
What building can you find the following resources/departments in:
C.A.R.E, Testing and Tutoring, Library,Career Services, Student ACCESS, TRIO, Writing Center
Building 7
What is the minimum GPA to be in good academic standing?
2.0 - however, if you plan to transfer to a four year university they may have a higher gpa requirement for admission into the program
If I plan to transfer to a four-year university, who can help you transfer?
An Academic Counselor
How do I access my STAR?
How do I schedule an appointment with my academic counselor?
Go to mysuccess.hawaii.edu, click on left icon with three bars, click on mysuccess network, click on honcc academic counseling, click on drop down menu next to counselors name, click schedule, select what service you need, select day/time, confirm.
Where can I find the following services:
Admissions, Records, Business and Cashiers, Bank of Hawaii ATM, Domestic Violence Action Center, Outreach, Wellness Center
Building 6
How many points is an A? B? C? D? F?
A = 4, B = 3, C=2, D=1, F=0
If you are accepted to any of the UH four-year universities, does your financial aid/VA automatically transfer?
No, it is not automatic. You must submit the four-year campus code on the FAFSA for Financial Aid or submit your VA paperwork.
What is the GPS registration tab?
This tab allows you to customize your academic plan and register for classes
Name five services an academic counselor can help with?
Program Information /Academic planning, STAR registration, transfer, certain forms (financial aid, va cert, change of major, etc.), academic probation, transcript evaluations, graduation check, placement test results, on and off campus referrals, etc.
Where are the following services located?
Bookstore, Student Life, PCATT, Health Office, Computer lab.
Building 2
Do grades get erased?
No - grades do NOT get erased from your academic record
What tab/feature in STAR shows how your academic record satisfies course requirements for another campus and major?
"What if Journey"
What is the Academic Essentials tab?
This tab includes your gpa, courses required, grades, etc.
What is Advising Month and when are Advising Months?
An initiative put on by academic counseling to assist with next steps. A good time to meet with your counselor to plan for upcoming registration.
Fall - March
Spring - October
What three services can be found in building 5?
Academic Counseling, Financial Aid, Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center, STEM center
John got an A, B, C, D grade for the semester, each class was 3 credits. What is his gpa?
Formula: Total grade points earned
Total credits attempted
4+3+2+1 = 10X3
= 2.5
3X4 12
Does Honolulu CC's GPA transfer over to the four-year universities within the UH system?
No, you start a new GPA when you transfer
What does the "what if journey" tab do?
allows you to see what is required for another degree program at HonCC or within the UH system