College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa
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Graduation

The following is a step-by-step guide to help students navigate the graduation process. Filing to graduate should be completed one to two semesters before graduation. Visit Academic Advising for additional assistance.

  • Completed forms may be sent by UH FileDrop to the UH Username: cssadv
  • All forms require Adobe Reader for viewing or printing.
UH File Drop
  • Complete Graduation Plan.
  • NOTE: The plan must include ALL courses and credits required for graduation.

Notes:

  • Courses used for a minor cannot be double-dipped with a major.
  • For multiple majors, minor forms are filed with primary college.

Completion Steps:

  • Obtain minor department advisor signature.
  • Send the completed form by UH FileDrop to the UH Username: cssadv or bring the completed form to the Academic Advising Office (Dean Hall, Room 2) for approval and processing.

For Communication majors only.

  • Download Major Requirement Verification form.
  • Obtain major department advisor signature.
  • Send the completed form by UH FileDrop to the UH Username: cssadv or bring the completed form to the Academic Advising Office (Dean Hall, Room 2) for approval and processing.

Notes:

  • If multiple majors, complete a separate form for each.

Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.

Check academic progress on STAR and if needed, schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

Pay diploma fee posted in MyUH.

Visit the UH Mānoa Commencement Office website for information related to commencement.

Students can receive a letter verifying graduation prior to the issuance of a diploma.