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• Academic Support Starting Points
• Technology For Online Learning
• Peer Mentoring & Tutoring
• Writing Assistance
• Research Help
• Learning Resources
• Places To Study On Campus
• Testing

Academic Support Starting Points

• Kākoʻo Student Support - Academic support services including course tutoring & writing assistance at the Testing & Learning Center.
• STAR Balance - This is the link to schedule appointments with your advisors and tutors. Students can choose to meet online or in person when they schedule an appointment.

Technology for Online Learning

• UHMC Help Desk - Your go-to place for classroom technology and computer software and hardware troubleshooting needs.
• UHMC Library Equipment Catalog - Need a laptop, WiFi hotspot, camera, headphones, or other tech? Explore the Equipment Catalog to request what you need from the Library.
• The UH Online - Remote Learning web page - A great resource for classroom technology and communication strategies.
• Check out the UHMC Help Desk Wireless webpage for campus Wi-Fi areas and wireless passthrough details.

Peer Mentoring & Tutoring 

• Make an appointment with a Kākoʻo Tutor. These students have taken the classes you are enrolled in now and are pursuing the same degrees as you. These students provide peer learning support in specific courses and subjects including writing, math, biology, and statistics. They can help you be successful with planning; organizing; technology; assignments; forming & running study groups; accessing resources; managing priorities; and getting involved in your program and campus.

Writing Assistance

• Chat live with a writing assistant or submit your writing question online - Get help with your writing. Writing assistance can help you get started or answer questions about your writing assignments regardless of class.
• Make an appointment with a Kākoʻo Writing Tutor
• Citing Sources - Why it's important, what to cite, and how.

Research Help

• Find print and online books, articles, videos and more on the Library website. Our Primo Quick Search is a great place to start your research! 
• Research Help - We’ve created digital guides aligned with specific UHMC courses, popular search topics, MLA & APA citation help, frequently asked questions and so much more. Check them out!
• Live Chat with the Library or submit a research question online - We’re standing by to assist you!

Places To Study On Campus

Here are our recommended places for studying on campus. Contact the offices listed or visit their websites for more information on availability and hours of operation. Those looking to study outdoors may want to refer to the campus Wi-Fi map.

• Library - Lots of areas for individual and group study, computers, printing and scanning services, and did we mention A/C?! You can even reserve private group study rooms - book online or contact the Library directly.
• Pilina Student Lounge
• Open Hale

Testing

Testing is available by appointment for make-up testing and disability accommodated testing in The Learning Center Bldg.  Appointments are available Monday - Friday between 9am - 4pm by calling 808-984-3240 or email uhmctlc@hawaii.edu.