Dear [first name],

Congratulations and welcome to the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM)! As Dean of the College, I would like to share some important information to help you in your transition to CNS. Our mission in CNS is to further the understanding of this world, both through training students at all levels and engaging in cutting edge research. The sciences will prepare you well for the important careers of our future and enable you to help Hawai‘i and the world to develop in a sustainable way.

Visit the UH Mānoa admissions office for steps to guide you in preparing your academic career at the College and UHM. For example, mark your calendar to:

• Submit your Intent to Enroll by May 1st.
• Complete your housing application by May 1st.
• Participate in Summer Advising which is offered in-person or or through online workshops.
• Visit our advising website at to find information about chemistry and math placement exams that may be required prior to registration, schedule an advising appointment or contact your academic advisor.
• Join us for our CNS Welcome Day on Friday, August 23. Please watch your inbox for an invitation and don’t forget to RSVP.

If you have any questions, please visit us at https://natsci.manoa.hawaii.edu/

This is an exciting time to be part of sciences at UHM. A new life sciences building will spur creative, collaborative, interdisciplinary work. Our faculty are energized to mentor the next generation of scientists in their labs and classrooms. We look forward to welcoming you to our ‘ohana (family).

Me ke aloha pumehana,
Aloysius “Loek” Helminck
Dean, College of Natural Sciences