CSS is dedicated to helping undergraduate students achieve their educational goals in a timely manner. Academic advisors match students with customized educational plans, skills and abilities based on career and life goals, and shine the light on paths to success.
CSS Student in Need of Academic Advising?
Please select the advising option below that best matches your current student status and advising need.
Prospective or Non-Active Students
Schedule an advising appointment through STAR Balance or email cssadv@hawaii.edu for assistance.
Current/Continuing UH Mānoa Students
Schedule an advising appointment through Navigate360. New to Navigate360? Learn how to schedule an appointment (UH Login required).
Drop-in Advising (all students)
Join us virtually or in-person at Dean Hall 2 for drop-in advising!
- M–Tu: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- W–Th: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Need help scheduling? Please email cssadv@hawaii.edu or visit the CSS Advising Office in Dean Hall 2, M–F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.
Academic Forms
Providing assistance to students with the completion and submission of paperwork critical to their academic progress.
Graduation
Providing assistance to students as they prepare for the culmination of their journeys at the university.
CSS Advising Team
Our advisors serve specific academic units and degree pathways. Find your program below and contact the listed advisor.
Pre-Psychology
Psychology (PSY), BA
Psychology (PSY), BS
Political Science (POLS)
Communication (COM)
Communicology (COMG)
Journalism (JOUR)
Sociology (SOC)
Anthropology (ANTH)
Ethnic Studies (ES)
Geography and Environment (GEO)
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)
Economics (ECON)
Economics (ECON), Quantitative
CSS Advising Team
Our advisors serve specific academic units and degree pathways. Find your program below and contact the listed advisor. When both a primary and secondary advisor are listed, please contact the primary advisor first.
Pre-Psychology
Psychology (PSY), BA
Psychology (PSY), BS
Political Science (POLS)
Communication (COM)
Communicology (COMG)
Journalism (JOUR)
Sociology (SOC)
Anthropology (ANTH)
Ethnic Studies (ES)
Geography and Environment (GEO)
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)
Economics (ECON)
Economics (ECON), Quantitative
Academic Advisors
Additional Advising Services
Our advising team also provides specialized support for study abroad, student veterans, and transfer students.
ACCESS Staff
Academic Advising
Office: Dean Hall, Room 2
Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays.
Email: cssadv@hawaii.edu
Telephone: (808) 956-0661
Additional services include:
- Certifications – For CSS majors, Pre-Psychology students seeking certification of courses for ROTC, Financial Aid-Satisfactory Academic Progress, Concurrent Enrollment and Veterans Benefits.
- Mandatory Advising – For freshmen and sophomores during their first four semesters at UH Mānoa.
- Orientation Sessions – For new and transfer students to learn about policies and procedures applicable to their general education and major degree requirements.
- Study Abroad – Assisting students in meeting graduation requirements, gaining a global perspective, and taking the educational journey of a lifetime.
- Transfer Advising – Review of transfer credits to aid in a smooth transition to campus.