Fall 2020 Campus Resources Directory

Campus Department Phone Number Location Website Admissions Office 808-932-7446 SSC E-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/ Advising Center 808-932-7776 SSC E-203 hilo.hawaii.edu/~advising/ Athletics 808-932-7170 Athletic Complex hiloathletics.com Cashiers Office 808-932-7025 SSC W-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/bo/cashier/ Campus Center 808-932-7365 CC 210 hilo.hawaii.edu/campuscenter/ Campus Security 808-974-7911 UCB 151 hilo.hawaii.edu/auxsvc/security/ Career Center 808-932-7777 SSC E-203 career.uhh.hawaii.edu Confidential Advocate 808-932-7958 Trailer D hilo.hawaii.edu/titleIX Counseling Services 808-932-7465 SSC E-203 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/counseling/ Disabilities Services 808-932-7623 SSC E-230 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/uds/ Diversity Center 808-932-7939 SSC 2nd Floor [email protected] Financial Aid 808-932-7449 SSC E-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ First Year Experience Programs 808-932-7384 SSC E-241 hilo.hawaii.edu/fye/ Equal Opportunity 808-932-7462 Aux/Trailer E hilo.hawaii.edu/eeoaa Health Services 808-932-7369 CC 212 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/health/ Housing 808-932-7403 PB - 11 hilo.hawaii.edu/housing/ Int. Student Services 808-932-7467 SSC E-204 hilo.hawaii.edu/international/ Kilohana 808-932-7287 Library 126A hilo.hawaii.edu/kilohana/ Kīpuka 808-932-7418 PB - 12 kipuka.uhh.hawaii.edu National Student Exchange 808-932-7389 SSC E-209 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/nse/ Performing Arts Center 808-932-7490 Theater artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu Registrar 808-932-7634 SSC E-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/ Security 808-932-7013 UCB 151 [email protected] Sodexo 808-932-7352 CC Dining Hall hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/sodexo/ Student Life Center 808-932-7611 SLC hilo.hawaii.edu/rec/center/ Student Support Services 808-932-7475 SSC E-213 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/sssp/ Study Abroad Office 808-932-7489 SSC E-202 hilo.hawaii.edu/studyabroad/ Title IX 808-932-7641 AUX/Trailer E hilo.hawaii.edu/titleIX Women’s Center 808-932-7939 SSC E-215 [email protected] Vulcan Guidebook Campus Resources Directory Aloha and Welcome to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo ‘Ohana!

Campus Department Phone Number Location Website Admissions Office 808-932-7446 SSC E-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/ e are so excited that you are embarking Majors Advising Center 808-932-7776 SSC E-203 hilo.hawaii.edu/~advising/ on a new journey to becoming a Vulcan W For a complete list of Majors, Minors, Athletics 808-932-7170 Athletic Complex hiloathletics.com at the University of Hawai‘i Hilo. We, here at Certificates, Master’s, & Doctoral Degrees Cashiers Office 808-932-7025 SSC W-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/bo/cashier/ First Year Experience (FYE), are excited to please see the UH Hilo website hilo.hawaii. Campus Center 808-932-7365 CC 210 hilo.hawaii.edu/campuscenter/ help you succeed academically; create valu- edu/catalog/degrees-and-certificates-offered, Campus Security 808-974-7911 UCB 151 hilo.hawaii.edu/auxsvc/security/ able connections with academic and social and discuss your options with an Academic Career Center 808-932-7777 SSC E-203 career.uhh.hawaii.edu resources; and be a contributing member of Advisor. Confidential Advocate 808-932-7958 Trailer D hilo.hawaii.edu/titleIX our University ‘Ohana. It’s never too early Counseling Services 808-932-7465 SSC E-203 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/counseling/ to start planning your arrival to campus, and Disabilities Services 808-932-7623 SSC E-230 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/uds/ this guide will hopefully answer a few of your Placement Exams Diversity Center 808-932-7939 SSC 2nd Floor [email protected] questions. Placement assessments are required before Financial Aid 808-932-7449 SSC E-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ First Year Experience Programs 808-932-7384 SSC E-241 hilo.hawaii.edu/fye/ Have you signed up for Vulcan Orientation? you may register for certain courses. Place- Equal Opportunity 808-932-7462 Aux/Trailer E hilo.hawaii.edu/eeoaa Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August ment assessments you may need to take Health Services 808-932-7369 CC 212 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/health/ 19 - Saturday, August 22, 2020 for Fall include: the Writing Placement Assessment, Housing 808-932-7403 PB - 11 hilo.hawaii.edu/housing/ Vulcan Orientation! Please make sure you Math Placement Assessment, Chemistry Int. Student Services 808-932-7467 SSC E-204 hilo.hawaii.edu/international/ visit our website: hilo.hawaii.edu/orientation Placement Assessment, and the English Lan- Kilohana 808-932-7287 Library 126A hilo.hawaii.edu/kilohana/ for more information and to register online. To guage Assessment. Standardized test scores, Kīpuka 808-932-7418 PB - 12 kipuka.uhh.hawaii.edu confirm your reserved spot, you must submit such as SAT or ACT, may be used in place of National Student Exchange 808-932-7389 SSC E-209 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/nse/ payment at the time of signing up online. the Writing Placement Assessment. Performing Arts Center 808-932-7490 Theater artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu The dates for the Writing Placement Assess- Registrar 808-932-7634 SSC E-101 hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/ If there is anything we may assist you with, ment and English Placement Assessment will Security 808-932-7013 UCB 151 [email protected] please don’t hesitate to contact us at (808) Sodexo 808-932-7352 CC Dining Hall hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/sodexo/ 932-7384 or via email at [email protected]. be held during Orientation week (August 19 - 22, 2020). The Hawaiian Language Place- Student Life Center 808-932-7611 SLC hilo.hawaii.edu/rec/center/ Mahalo for joining us, and we can’t wait to Student Support Services 808-932-7475 SSC E-213 hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/sssp/ ment Assessment is held on the Wednesday meet you on campus! Study Abroad Office 808-932-7489 SSC E-202 hilo.hawaii.edu/studyabroad/ of Orientation week. You may also schedule a Title IX 808-932-7641 AUX/Trailer E hilo.hawaii.edu/titleIX Hawaiian Language Placement Assessment by Women’s Center 808-932-7939 SSC E-215 [email protected] My UH Services contacting the UH Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Set up your MyUH Services account: myuh. Language, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘eliko¯lani. For hawaii.edu more information on the exact dates, please visit the website https://hilo.hawaii.edu/kilo- Make a note of your security questions/an- hana/placements.php for more information, swers, username, and password, and keep including dates and location. them available to you at all times. MyUH Services is University of Hawai’i’s Peer Mentoring Services integrated student information system. It will UH Hilo is proud to say that we have a Peer provide the following services: Mentor waiting to connect with you prior to • Personal email (Google accounts) your arrival in August. This Peer Mentor is an • Online registration upper class student, who will be available to • View to your grades and transcripts assist you. Look out for more information via • View to your progress toward graduation your UH email to sign up! • Update your personal information • View your financial aid awards

1 What happens when the program kicks off? Get matched: Fill out a questionnaire that will help us inform your mentor about shared interests and experience. Get connected: Your mentor will be a helpful resource as you start planning your arrival to UH Hilo. They will also be available to you during Vulcan Orientation in August! Succeed on campus: Find out what it takes to be successful at UH Hilo and how to access the support and resources that are available.

Advising and GPS Registration You will be using GPS (Graduation Pathways System) to create your course schedule. GPS is integrated with our STAR system for student academic records, and along with your academic advisor, STAR will assist you with creating a course schedule designed to guide you towards timely graduation within your declared major or expressed area of interest.

2 Mandatory Health Requirements Your mailing address would be the following: Please submit your completed Mandatory Legal First and Last Name Health Requirements to the UH Hilo Student Hall Address Medical Services Office as soon as possible. Hall Name with room # The State of Hawai’i mandates that certain Hilo, HI 96720 health requirements must be met for entry to post-secondary educational institutions, Places to Eat on Campus and you may not be able to register for or Campus Center Dining Room - 1st floor of attend classes until you have met the health Campus Center requirements. Student Medical Services can be contacted at (808) 932-7369. Hale Kehau Dining Room - Near Hale Kehau & Hale Kanilehua In case of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. Deja Brew Coffee - Outside of the Library • Hilo Police Department Non-Emergency Line (808) 935-3311. Da Cube - Walkway outside of HCC Bus. Ed. & Tech building • Hilo Urgent Care (808) 969-3051 (670 Kekuanaoa St.) Munchies - Hale Kehau Dining Room (Late Night Eats) • Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room (808) 932-3000 (1190 Waianuenue Ave.) For hours of operation please visit: uhh.sodexomyway.com/. Arriving in Hilo Meal Plans We highly suggest you fly into Hilo Interna- tional Airport (ITO). While there is another • Plan A: major airport on the Big Island in Kona, it’s 7 All-You-Care-to-Eat Meals/Week + approximately 1.5 hours away from Hilo. $500 Flex Points Hilo International Airport is serviced by the • Plan B: following Domestic and Inter-Island Airlines: 10 All-You-Care-to-Eat Meals/Week + $450 Flex Points • Hawaiian Airlines • Southwest Airlines • Plan C: • United Airlines 14 All-You-Care-to-Eat Meals/Week + $325 Flex Points There are a few hotels along Banyan Drive, which is about 2 minutes from the airport and • Plan D*: approximately 5 minutes from campus by car. 175 Blocks per semester + Please check these hotels for their rates: $300 Flex Points • Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel * With Plan D, you have BLOCKS that can be • Hilo Seaside Hotel used at Hale Kehau OR any University Dining • Grand Naniloa Hotel Service dining location on campus. Meal Plan D comes with 175 BLOCKS and $300 Flex Residence Halls Points. (1 Block = 1 AYCE meal at Hale Kea- hu.) (1 Block = $6.25 at any other University Ikena: 521 W. Lanikaula St. Dining Service location.) Ke¯hau: 603 W. Lanikaula St. Kauanoe: 525 W. Lanikaula St. ** Prices could be different by the time of Kanilehua: 605 W. Lanikaula St. print. Please visit uhh.sodexomyway.com/ for Alahonua: 329 W. Kawili St. details and most up to date information Hilo, HI 96720

3 Close to Campus Dining the poke at Suisan range from traditional Hawaiian recipes to unique flavor combi- East Wind Cafe - 14 W Lanikaula St. #101 nations, like mango-habanero. H&K Lunch Shop - 14 W Lanikaula St. Hawaiian Style Cafe - If you want a taste of Teaspresso - 14 W Lanikaula St. #103 Hawai‘i’s local food, Hawaiian Style Cafe is ‘Imiloa Sky Garden Restaurant - 600 Imiloa Pl. the place to eat. With portion sizes that can easily be shared, and reasonable prices, 7-11 - 74 W Kawili St. there’s no wonder why the line goes out the door somedays. Places to Order Food In Kuhio Grille - If you’re interested in trying Express Waiters: www.expresswaiters- authentic Hawaiian food or local delicacies, onlineorders.com/restaurants Kuhio Grille is definitely the option for you. You can order from over 20 different With a comfortable setting and delicious restaurants without ever leaving the couch. food, the home of the one-pound laulau Pick a restaurant, place your order, and may be for you! Be Hungry, Eat Plenty. wait for you food from the comfort of your Ebisuya Sushi - Hawai‘i is known for diversity own home. Order with friends to save on in culture and people, so if you are craving the delivery fee! some sushi, you’re just in luck! Ebi- Domino’s Pizza - (808) 961-3030 suya - located in Downtown Hilo - offers (419 Kilauea Ave.) traditional sushi, as well as specialty rolls, Pizza Hawai‘i & Deli - (808) 959-9932 in their quaint and cozy restaurant. (2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, Puainako Center) Lucy’s Taqueria - Lucy’s is an amazing place Pizza Hut - (808) 643-1111 (50 E Puainako St.) to visit if you’re looking for homestyle Mexican food at a reasonable price and portion sizes to share. With locally sourced Notable Eateries in Hilo ingredients, Lucy’s offers fresh favorites, Ken’s House of Pancakes - You guessed like their Burrito “Especial” de Lucy, which it; they’re known for their pancakes. is literally the size of a baby! But that’s not all! They have a wide variety Restaurant Kenichi - Restaurant Kenichi of local food choices on their menu, and serves a wonderful fusion of Asian foods, they have their signature Sumo-sized including Japanese and Korean cuisine. meals. Locals will tell you, it’s worth a visit Try one of their combination plates, their with your friends! sizzling ribeye, or their spicy miso ramen; Pineapples - Although Pineapples is a little you won’t be disappointed! pricey, their quality food and open atmo- Nori’s Saimin and Snacks - Known to be the sphere creates a welcoming ambience best saimin in town, they also have a fa- right in the middle of Downtown Hilo. mous chocolate mochi cake which has the Cafe Pesto - Cafe Pesto is definitely the place best chocolate and is gluten free is still the you go to when you want to treat yourself. best seller. It’s cousin the chocolate mochi Located on the main strip of Downtown cookies also gluten free. Hilo, Cafe Pesto has a sense of elegance with modern Italian cuisine. Suisan - When the sun is out, and the waves are calling, Suisan is the place to go for solo or squad adventures to the beach. Popularly known for their poke bowls,

4 Grab a Quick Bite Hiro’s - Walk up to the hot plates and chose your entrees, and your out in 5min. Bentos Verna’s Drive In - If you want local comfort galore. foods, Verna’s is the place to go. Verna’s has some of the best traditional plate Kalbi Express - One of the best places in Hilo lunches, like their hamburger steak, and to get korean barbeque. They are known if you’re looking for something different, for their Kalbi ribs. Verna’s also has some unique combina- L&L - One of Hawai‘i’s oldest chain restau- tions plates, named after places on the rants, serving local food all year round. East side of the island! Hawaii Pizza and Deli - Local hole in the wall Cafe 100 - Home of the “Local Moco” dish! A that shines as Hilo’s top pizza eatery. local favorite anytime of day, with lots of other food choices sure to please. What to Bring From Home Blane’s Drive Inn - Blane’s Drive Inn offers • Prescription medication Hawai‘i’s comfort food and they’re well • Cell phone & charger known Slush Float with multiple locations • Toothbrush & travel toiletries on the east side of The Big Island. • Clothes, including a lightweight jacket/ 7-11 - Pretty much the world’s best conve- rainproof shoes nience store. 7-11 Hawai‘i has the classic • Pictures/Posters of home to relieve convenience store snacks, like hot dogs homesickness and nachos, as well as some of Hawai‘i’s • Favorite pillow, blankets, stuffed animals favorites: musubi’s, pork hash, and you absolutely can’t part with manapuas. • Portable umbrella East Wind - Looking to feed the squad? Have a hankering for some delicious Chinese Important: Check with airlines for weight food? You can get family-sized portions limit and luggage fees. You may want to use from East Wind at reasonable prices, and USPS flat rate boxes to ship heavier items. at the end of dinner, you’ll be full and Utilize space bags to help condense clothes & happy. bedding.

5 Living in the Residence Halls? Here are things that you may need.

 Mini Fridge  Snacks 1. Heads up: you can always use the 1. Never hurts to have a nice supply of community refrigerator to store your snacks, especially snacks that you can food! only get from your home. Don’t forget: Sharing is Caring!  Microwave Command hooks 1. Heads up: Community microwaves  are available in each hall. Ask your 1. Heads up: The walls are all made of front office for more information cinder block, so push pins will not on the kitchen appliances, supplies, work. We recommend command and cookware we already have for hooks. residents to use in the community 2. However, command hooks are not al- kitchens! lowed in ‘Alahonua to prevent damage to the walls! If you want to hang up Basic utensils  your favorite poster or pictures, we 1. 1 bowl, 1 plate, a utensil set, and 1 recommend painters’ tape. cup is more than enough! Laundry basket and Laundry soap 2. The dining hall has a take out option.  You really do not need a lot of dish- 1. There are laundry rooms in each hall. ware. Just an appetite! 2. Heads up: Liquid Detergent Only; NO powders or pods. Our washers and Bedding  dryers are water and energy efficient. 1. All of our dorm beds require Twin XL Liquid soap and a credit card/debit sized sheets card, and you are ready to start your 2. Don’t forget your linens and a com- first laundry load in college! fortable pillow! A bed bug mattress Umbrella cover is recommended.  1. This is a Must. Hilo is famous for it’s Toiletries  beautiful and unpredictable rain. Be 1. Shampoo, conditioner, soap/body prepared! wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet Hangers paper, and any other personal items.  2. Heads up: Toilet paper provided in 1. Housing provides 20 hangers within Traditional Style Dorms Community the room. Perhaps, this is one less bathrooms (Hale Kanilehua and Hale thing you need to purchase! Kauanoe).  Flashlight  Fan 1. For night-time adventures, an optional 1. Sometimes, it’s rainy, and sometimes, investment is a small flashlight. it’s sunny. A fan is always great no Cleaning and Moving Supplies matter what the weather.  2. Heads up: Window fans provided in 1. Resident halls are stocked with basic Hale ‘Alahonua and LLC rooms (Kani- cleaning supplies that are available lehua). for all residents to use. Here’s what is available:  Shower slippers • Mops, brooms, dustpans 1. Rubber slippers/flip flops do the trick! • Basic vacuums

6 • Tile cleaner, disinfectant sprays,  Computer and Printer Clorox wipes (as supplies last) 1. Our campus has two Mac Computer • Swiffers (you will need to purchase Labs and printing services for all of your own wipes) our residents to use. One is in Hale • Insect repellent Kauanoe Lounge, and one is in Hale 2. Housing will have hand trucks, carts, Kanilehua Lounge. We also have PC and helpful ResLife staff that are computers available for use in the available to residents during your Hale ‘Alahonua study rooms. Ask your busy move to help transport items to Resident Assistant for more informa- your room. We also sell moving boxes tion and access to these resources. at the end of the semester and provide 2. The Library is another great resource a free storage service for returning that provides both computer access residents (2 Large, 2 Medium boxes - and printing resources. All printing as space permits). requires a small fee for use: $0.10 for black and white and $0.50 for color.

Where to Purchase Your Necessities The Big Island has banned the use of plastic bags in stores, so invest in a few sturdy reusable bags that you can take with you on every shopping trip. You can find some at most grocery and department stores or the UH Hilo Bookstore.

Textbooks • The UH Hilo Bookstore is located on the first floor of Campus Center. You can walk-in or shop online at http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/hilo/. Select “Shop For Books” to be picked up in-store or delivered • Per semester, course book lists are available on the UH Hilo Bookstore website, or you can login to STAR using your UH username and password on www.star.hawaii.edu.

Household Items Walmart 1.8 miles 9 minute drive 34 minute walk Target 2.0 miles 9 minute drive 39 minute walk Ross 1.8 miles 9 minute drive 34 minute walk TJ Maxx 1.9 miles 9 minute drive 37 minute walk

Groceries KTA Puainako 1.3 miles 5 minute drive 26 minute walk Sack N Save - Puainako 1.6 miles 8 minute drive 31 minute walk Safeway 2.1 miles 9 minute drive 40 minute walk Sack N Save Kinoole 2.2 miles 9 minute drive 36 minute walk KTA Downtown 1.9 miles 10 minute drive 36 minute walk

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7 Farmers’ Markets Downtown Hilo Farmers’ Market 2.2 miles 10 minute drive 38 minute walk Big Market Days Wednesday & Saturday 6:00 am-4:00 pm. Open every other day 7:00 am-4:00 pm Hilo Coffee Mill Market 12.3 miles 21 minute drive 4.25 hour walk Saturday Markets 9:00 am- 2:00 pm Store open Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 am-4:30 pm for coffee, gifts & tours Maku‘u Farmers’ Market 14 miles 25 minute drive 4.8 hour walk Sundays 8:00 am- 2:00 pm Walk times are averages, can be slower or faster depending on traffic and walking speed. Same with the drive times, but please drive safely!

Weather Hawai‘i does not have a Bank of America or Wells Fargo Bank. In fact, there is only one Hilo is located on the windward side of continental mainland based bank in Hawai‘i: Hawai‘i island and is known for its weird rainy HomeStreet Bank (with branches in Washing- weather. Although the weather may be nice ton and Oregon). You may see Wells Fargo and sunny in the morning, rain clouds can roll Bank offices, but they only handle lending. in by the afternoon. The average temperature in Hilo is about 70-80°F and super humid. We You will want to have your student open a would recommend checking your weather app bank account with one of our local banks or before heading out for the day, and packing a credit unions. Some of the banks will be on light jacket or an umbrella is always handy. campus during orientation for you to meet. Here are a few banks to consider: Student ID Information • Bank of Hawai‘i • ID Station located in Da Lava Tube at • American Saving Bank Lava Landing on the 2nd floor of Campus • First Hawaiian Bank Center. • Big Island Federal Credit Union • Ensure you are already registered for • CU Hawai‘i Credit Union classes and have a current government • HFS Federal Credit Union issued ID (such as a driver’s license/ • HomeStreet Bank permit, a state ID with expiration date, or • Hawai‘i USA Federal Credit Union a passport). Student Discounts • A new ID is $10.00, and purchases must be made in cash or check only. The following are personal suggestions from UH Hilo students & staff, but we encourage • You will be asked for your UH username you to ask other local vendors, who may not (your email) or 8 digit ID number. be listed, if they offer a student discount. • Contact Campus Center for disability Please contact the specific location for accommodations (808) 932-7365. discount details, as all discounts vary and are subject to change. A validated current UH Hilo Bank information ID card or email verification may be required. There is only one ATM on campus, and it is a • Hilo Palace Theater Bank of Hawai‘i ATM in the Library. • Regal Cinemas at Prince Kuhio Plaza • Prince Kuhio Plaza (only at certain stores

10 on Wednesday nights) any group of six or more students, currently • UH Hilo Performing Arts Center enrolled in at least 6 UH Hilo credits, wish- • Hele-On Bus ing to pursue a common educational, civic, • WikiFresh social, cultural, or recreational interest may • Pacific Tsunami Museum become a RISO by completing the registra- • ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center tion application and submitting the required • Lyman Museum & Mission House documents. • Hilo Goodwill (Sundays) We have great diversity at our campus. As • O’Reilly Auto Parts such, we warmly welcome the variety of • Apple different RISOs that have different interests • Amazon and goals. We invite you to take a moment • Spotify to browse the different clubs and find others • Please inquire your phone carrier for with similar interests! the following discounts which may alter existing plans, require current email verification and may require proof of grade Outdoor EdVentures Program point average • Participants have the opportunity to • Sprint explore the Big Island by participating in • At&t diverse adventure trips. • T-Mobile • Students may sign-up for these trips be- • Nationwide ginning each Monday prior to the activity • State Farm at the Outdoor EdVenture Office in the • All State Student Life Center. • Geico More information: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/rec/ Extracurricular Activities center/outdooradventure.php Be a part of a UH Hilo Chartered Student Or- Outside Activities ganization (CSO). Housed in Campus Center, these CSO’s are in charge with providing Take a hike - No, really! Hawai‘i Island has a programs for you due to the mandatory stu- lot of hiking spots and destinations to offer. dent fees you’ve paid as part of your tuition. With dozens of parks and trails, you’ll sure- There are multiple CSO’s and you’ll hear, see, ly discover just how beautiful this island is. and interact with them as a student but they Beaches - About 4 miles away from campus include: lies an area known as Keaukaha. This area • Board of Media Broadcasting (BOMB) has several beaches to choose from. Who - Vulcan Video Production knows, one of these areas might just be- • Board of Student Publication (BOSP) come one of your favorite spots. Make sure - Ke Kalahea you bring your sunscreen, it gets HOT. - Hohonu Snorkeling - Any Marine Science or Marine - Kanilehua Biology majors reading?! There are prime • Student Activities Council spots to check out marine life, including • University of Hawai‘i Hilo Student Asso- sea turtles. ciation (UHHSA) • Campus Center Fee Board Cave Exploring - About 6 miles away from - Student Leadership campus resides our very own Kaumana - Campus and Community Services Cave. Go exploring in a lava tube and be prepared to be in awe! Make sure to bring Join a RISO! A RISO, or Registered Inde- enough water and snacks in addition to a pendent Student Organization, is defined as: flashlight or lantern.

11 Surfing - Catch some waves near one of our International Night - We’ve talked a lot about popular surfing spots, Honoli’i Beach Park. diversity here at UH Hilo, but come and see There you can also relax on the grass and it for yourself at International Night! Every have lunch. You can also take advantage of Spring Semester, the International Student the calmer waters at other popular spots, Association (ISA) organizes and produces like Reeds Bay, where standup paddle- a two-day showing of performances that boarding and kayaking are also strong highlight the variety of cultures represent- possibilities. ed on our campus. The performers are Ziplining - KapohoKine Adventures’ Zipline volunteers, which emphasizes the ISA’s through Paradise is a popular Zipline tour. willingness and dedication to showcasing diversity. Stargazing - One of the best things about Hilo is the lack of light pollution, which means Getting a Job on Campus that stargazing is a viable option for recre- ation. In addition to stargazing on campus, Search On-Campus Opportunities using your the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center or the Mauna UH username and password to login to the Kea Visitor Center are great resources to SECE System (Student Employment & Co-op- learn more about the stars. erative Education). • Utilize the search criteria On-campus Events throughout • Check SECE often for new postings the Semester • Be open to positions outside of your major (customer service & office skills FYE Fallapalooza - An event to reconnect with are useful in any field) friends, connect with new students, and • Federal Work Study (FWS) - If you were check out UH Hilo’s campus resources! awarded FWS through Financial Aid, FWS This event happens on the First Friday of positions are reserved for you so keep the Fall Semester. an eye out in the “Job Program” field on Oh Hell Week Fall/Spring semesters - The SECE. University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Asso- The eligibility criteria for on-campus opportu- ciation (UHHSA) holds after hours study nities are listed below: sessions before finals week. They provide students with a safe after hours study • Be a currently enrolled UH Hilo student environment from 10pm to 2am, with food registered for at least six-semester cred- and snacks provided. its (12- credits for students on F1 visas). • Be a classified as a student working FYE Spring Fling - An event to have a fun kick towards a degree. off of the spring semester. • Have a current & cumulative GPA of 2.0 Ho‘olaule‘a - Ho‘olaule‘a is an annual spring or higher (not applicable to students semester event, organized by the CSOs in beginning their first-semester as a UH collaboration with departments and pro- student). grams on campus, as well as community vendors and informational resources. We welcome you to enjoy the live entertain- ment, as well as the delicious foods and beautiful crafts offered, and most impor- tantly, we invite you to Keikiland, an area dedicated to bounce houses, waterslides, and fun for all ages!

12 Transportation Shared Rides • Uber and Lyft are available throughout Student Life Center (SLC) Hilo. Bike Share Program • You can utilize these services by down- • Free to all UH Hilo students with a vali- loading their app to your mobile device. dated student ID. • Bikes are available on a first-come-first- Hele On Bus serve system after Bike Share Registra- • $2.00 (cash) fare for UH Hilo students tion completed. with validated student ID. • Rentals are for one day at a time, renew- • Fares are one-way, additional fees for able for up to three days at a time (check large items. in daily). • Discounted monthly passes are $45 for • We do allow rentals over the weekend students ($60 regular price). but please take note of our bike return • Discounted sheet of 10 passes are $7.50 times. for students ($15 regular price). • Provided by the Student Life Center; • Schedules & Maps available at please inquire at their front desk. www.heleonbus.org. • Rates at http://www.heleonbus.org/hele- Target Store Shuttles on-fares. • Free shuttle service throughout the semester to help you get your shopping done! • Stay tuned for updates by following @ uhhilofye on Instagram and Facebook. • Provided by First Year Experience; sign ups will be at The Loft (SSC - E241).

13 Information for Vulcan Parents/‘Ohana

Congratulations! You are now the proud parent of a Vulcan! We are honored that your student has chosen to spend the next four years with us at UH Hilo. Rest assured they have made a great decision. UH Hilo is a wonderful place to complete their degree. With dedicated faculty and staff members to numerous campus resources available to your student to support them, your ‘Ohana will also enjoy their experience.

Parent/‘Ohana Orientation First Year Experience offers a Parent/‘Ohana Orientation - this is not mandatory but highly encouraged. Parent and Family orientation will help you learn about your student’s new home away from home. The more you know, the better you will be able to help your student adjust to his/her/their new surroundings and help him/her/them to be a successful student. We hope you can join us on August 19 and 20 to meet faculty, staff, and our campus resources available to you and your Vulcan. Your student will need to sign up on hilo.hawaii.edu/orientation, and they will invite you to join Orienta- tion via a referral code. To confirm your reserved spot, you must submit payment at the time of signing up online.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A parent or spouse of a student is advised that information contained in educational records, except as may be determined to be Directory Information, will not be disclosed to him/her/them without the prior written consent of the affiliated student. However, if a student is claimed as a dependent for Federal income tax purposes by either parent, under the newest regulations, either parent may have access to the student’s education records without the student’s consent. The parents must submit a copy of their most current Federal Tax return to the Office of the Registrar, verifying that the student is in fact a dependent. To review more about FERPA and how it relates to your student and UH Hilo, please visit the FERPA page at the Office of the Registrar: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/ registrar/ferpa.php.

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