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Welcome to Kauai Community College, University of Hawaii System >> Home >> Admissions >> Admissions & Records You may be granted admission to the college if you are a high schoolgraduate, or have earned a General Equivalency Diploma (G Student kcc 2 16 2003-11-07T01:14:00Z 2003-11-07T01:14:00Z 1 633 3613 Kauai Community College 30 7 4437 9.2720 5.5 pt 2 2 APPLYING TO KCC You may be granted admission to the college if you are ahigh school graduate, or have earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). If you are not a high school graduate, youmay also be admitted if you are 18 years or older and can benefit frominstruction at the college. KCC may also admit currently enrolled high schooljuniors and seniors. Such students areadmitted under conditions agreed upon by the Early Admit and Running Startprogram policies. High school studentspay the usual tuition and fees, meet course requirements, and earn collegecredit. It is important to know that admission to thecollege does not insure admission to particular courses or selective programs. 1. APPLY : Pick up a University of Hawaii SystemApplication Form from the KCC Admissions & Records Office. Or request that an application be mailed toyou by calling or writing to the Admissions & Records Office. Return the application ASAP! http://www.hawaii.edu/admissions . 2. SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS : Have official academic transcripts fromprevious high school and/or college, mailed to the Admissions & Recordsoffice. 3. READ ACCEPTANCE LETTER : Look for an acceptance letter fromAdmissions & Records. The letterwill verify your (a) major, (b) tuition status, and (c) information aboutacademic advising registration. 4. TAKE PLACEMENT TEST : Schedule a Compass Placement Testappointment with the Student Services Office at 245-8212 to determine yourEnglish and math placement levels. 5. SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS : Submit a current tuberculosis test clearanceand measles results to Admissions & Records. 6. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID : You may stop by the Financial Aids Office orvisit their website at http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admissions/fa/finaid.htm to apply for financial assistance. 7. SCHEDULE ACADEMIC ADVISING : Meet with a counselor for academic advising. Call 245-8212. 8. REVIEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS : Counselors will assist you to develop anacademic plan. Don't forget to accessthe KCC College Catalog on the web at http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admit.htm . 9. REVIEW COURSE LISTINGS : Using the schedule of classes at http://www.hawaii.edu/myuh/listing.htm#5 select courses according to meet program requirements. 10. ESTABLISHYOUR MYUH ACCOUNT : https://myuh.hawaii.edu:8888/sessionid=nobody/am-sso-check-status . 11. GOTO YOUR MYUH PORTAL : The new MyUH Portal provides you with personalized access to informationon your class schedule, registration, transcripts, grades, etc. http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu/cp/home/loginf 12. COMPLETEYOUR REGISTRATION : You may register online or in person at Student Services. You may pay online or in person at the KCCBusiness Office by the deadline posted at your MyUH portal. 13. PURCHASEYOUR BOOKS & SUPPLIES : Goto the KCC Bookstore or visit http://kauai.hawaii.edu/bookstore/ to purchase your books for courses delivered from Kauai Community College. If you are enrolled in distance deliveredcourses from other campuses, go to http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/uhoutreach or call 1-800-UH-books. 14. ATTENDNEW STUDENT ORIENTATION : Attend a general student orientation at the beginning of eachsemester. Get to know your instructorsand learn about available campus services and other important informationthrough your Student Handbook http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admissions/stuhand/stubook.htm or pick up a free copy the KCC Student Lounge. 15. ATTENDYOUR CLASSES : If youhave questions regarding your academic progress, please come and visit ourfriendly and helpful staff at the Student Services Office on the second floorof the Campus Center or call 245-8212. For information on your final exam schedule go to http://kauai.hawaii.edu/admissions/ar/finalexm.htm . Home Administration Academic Programs Admissions & Advising Student Services Continuing Ed Learning & Computer Resources Arts & Entertainment University Center UHCC e-learn UH Manoa Kaua'i Community College 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, Hi 96766 Phone: (808) 245-8311

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Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ] Posted by Mia Kaina on January 04, 1998 at 01:19:48: In Reply to: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY posted by Uncle Charle on December 03, 1997 at 03:17:02: : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to : freezing. : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes. : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it. : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie. Uncle Charlie, I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their land for practices they had practiced before. I am interested. What was the significance of 4am? Kainoa 'Opio Follow Ups: Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: : : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin: : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two: : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it: : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for: : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the: : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot: : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian: : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the: : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill: : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper: : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really: : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who: : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything: : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to: : freezing. : : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki: : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but: : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There: : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful: : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and: : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes.: : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it.: : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by: : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani: : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie.: Uncle Charlie,: I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. : I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here : in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. : I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their : land for practices they had practiced before. I: am interested. What was the significance of 4am?: Kainoa 'Opio Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ]