Has anyone else received an interview from the University of Hawaii at Hilo?
I was told there would be 3 sites; San Fran, Honolulu, and Hilo. Since no one has written about it I wondered if I would be the only one.

Did anyone even apply there?

my interview was 3/3 in SF. what did you think of the school when you visited it?

I thought it was okay. The campus is in the middle of residential area, and there seems to be construction going on in one part of the campus. The women who interviewed me were really nice. I wouldn't mind going there if there.

I had an interview scheduled for 3/3 in SF, as well. But, I ended up declining it.

The people in the admissions office were really nice whenever I called. They were probably one of the most courteous schools that I corresponded with.

If you are a new school, you better be extra nice and courteous to students, otherwise you are not going to attract a strong student body. Also when most people hear the words "Hawaii" and "pharmacy" they think scandal and students getting ripped off, even though this is a completely different school they have to overcome that by trying to really shine with the students at first. Once a school has been around for awhile they can treat you like a number, like most schools do, just have to give them a few years to realize they will get your money either way. Cynical but I think its true.

Yeah, that may be true for the most part. But you may not be too familiar with islandstyle living. I grew up on an island an also lived in the states; there is a big difference in hospitality and manners in the states and on the island.

There is also new law that were passed because of the Hawaii incident that UH is taking very seriously.

So I wouldn't necessarily say their courteousness is absolutely due to them being new.

Yeah, that may be true for the most part. But you may not be too familiar with islandstyle living. I grew up on an island an also lived in the states; there is a big difference in hospitality and manners in the states and on the island.

There is also new law that were passed because of the Hawaii incident that UH is taking very seriously.

So I wouldn't necessarily say their courteousness is absolutely due to them being new.

I did not consider the fact it could be islandstyle. Now thinking about that I agree that could be a contributing factor. One thing i do know is that it would be a great environment to get your PharmD. at.

i agree, the interviewers were really nice. does anyone know if they sent out acceptance/rejection letters yet? isn't the last interview date 3/16?

Its a nice campus but its also around tourists area. I was there when i was on the island for the "other" pharmacy school interview. Can that ever be mentioned again?

So did they say they were having a class this Fall 2007? It seems like not many applied to even have a starting class this fall. :confused:

i was under the impression that they feel strongly about having the first class in 2007. they seem quite ambitious in trying to become one of the leading pharmacy schools. besides, Dr. Pezzuto wouldn't give up Purdue if he wasn't planning something. it wouldn't surprise me that if they will be just as picky as U of Purdue, unless their applicant pool is small to begin with.

If you are a new school, you better be extra nice and courteous to students, otherwise you are not going to attract a strong student body. Also when most people hear the words "Hawaii" and "pharmacy" they think scandal and students getting ripped off, even though this is a completely different school they have to overcome that by trying to really shine with the students at first. Once a school has been around for awhile they can treat you like a number, like most schools do, just have to give them a few years to realize they will get your money either way. Cynical but I think its true.
I don't think it's true and there is nothing wrong with being nice. UH Hilo is a state funded school under the University of Hawaii system, so definately it is not a scandal and people shouldn't worry about that. Plus, they got the dean from Purdue to go there. Also, their ultimate goal of starting pharmacy school is not to make money, but to start the "first" pharmacy school in Hawaii to educate future pharmacists to serve the people in Hawaii and the Pacific .
I want to reply to this message partly because I am from Hawaii and I don't want people to think that we have the Aloha spirit for some ulterior motive. We just want to show how much we like Hawaii :) Good luck to ppl who got interviewed!

chubbiepuppie, would you mind giving me some advice on how to find housing and the expected cost of living in hilo?

Hello everybody, I got an interview on 3/1 in San Francisco. After waiting for over a month, I am officially on the Alternate list. Hopefully I'll ultimately get accepted.

UHH is still accepting applications since they have rolling admissions policy. I think they are seeking a larger applicant pool but is it me or are people still scared about the HCIP thing? Anyone with some insight on what they think about UHH.

Good luck intellimouse and post us on how it goes.

If you are a new school, you better be extra nice and courteous to students, otherwise you are not going to attract a strong student body. Also when most people hear the words "Hawaii" and "pharmacy" they think scandal and students getting ripped off, even though this is a completely different school they have to overcome that by trying to really shine with the students at first. Once a school has been around for awhile they can treat you like a number, like most schools do, just have to give them a few years to realize they will get your money either way. Cynical but I think its true.

Everybody I met during my time there, both pharmacy and non-pharmacy, were very professional. There will not be another catastrophe there like the last school that tried to open.


Yeah, that may be true for the most part. But you may not be too familiar with islandstyle living. I grew up on an island an also lived in the states; there is a big difference in hospitality and manners in the states and on the island.

There is also new law that were passed because of the Hawaii incident that UH is taking very seriously.

So I wouldn't necessarily say their courteousness is absolutely due to them being new.

Islandstyle is much different than anything seen on the mainland. How much of that can be attributed to the new school? It's hard to tell where they hired their staff...so it's impossible to know at this point.

Its a nice campus but its also around tourists area. I was there when i was on the island for the "other" pharmacy school interview. Can that ever be mentioned again?

Trust me...out of Hawai'i's major cities (counting Lihue, Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, the Lahaina "strip") there is by far the LEAST amount of tourists in Hilo.

chubbiepuppie, would you mind giving me some advice on how to find housing and the expected cost of living in hilo?

Lived in Waiakea Lagoon View off of Kilauea Ave in Hilo. (about 1.5 mi from UHH...it's OK...people are really nice (2000-2500/sem))

Cost of living is a bit increased...depending on how often you leave the islands, whether you have a car, etc.

Thanks everybody for the information about University of Hawaii. It is giving me more hope that I'll get accepted. It's pretty exciting to get into this new program and new environment. Beav, does Waiakea Lagoon have Internet access and stove and fridge? I was looking into off-campus housing. Thanks again.

Thanks everybody for the information about University of Hawaii. It is giving me more hope that I'll get accepted. It's pretty exciting to get into this new program and new environment. Beav, does Waiakea Lagoon have Internet access and stove and fridge? I was looking into off-campus housing. Thanks again.

Yes on Net Access. Yes on Fridge. Yes on stove..It's REALLY small though.

BTW, Thursday through Saturday nights there is a very good chance you will hear music coming from Mikey's. It's a dance club not far from there. But yeah, everybody I know there had no complaints. Just don't, for the love of God, move in to the Palms across from campus (on Kinoole St. I believe.)

Hello everybody,

I got accepted! Thanks Beav for the information about off-campus housing. I prefer on-campus housing, but every piece of information helps. Such a relief since I applied to 16 schools and only received the interview and acceptance from this school. Good luck to all who are still waiting.

Could you please share your stats....

Sorry, I'm not comfortable revealing my "stats." However, I can tell you that I hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Minor in Biology.

Unfort. i'm pretty sure this school is not accredited yet.....They have submitted to be accredited but have not been granted accred. yet!

University of Hawaii-Hilo is a new school, so yes, it has applied for accreditation in October 2006. It is not accredited yet. Accreditation is granted after the first class graduates (in 2011). The school will hopefully be granted "Pre-Candidate" status in June 2007 after the accreditation counsel approves of the pharmacy program. Then the first class will be able to begin taking classes. After the first year, with the approval of the accreditation counsel, the school can be granted "Candidate" status. After four years, the school can finally be accredited.

It starts with the application for accreditation and the granting of Pre-Candidate status. All new pharmacy schools have to undergo this process.

Did anyone even apply there?

i heard from an int) the Univ. of Hilo is still accepting applications and interviewing in June, is it maybe students are turning them down :thumbdown

What's the tuition of UHawaii?

The yearly tuition for the University of Hawaii-Hilo College of Pharmacy is roughly $30,000 for non-residents and $15,000 for Hawaii residents.

[quote=Beav@Hilo;5058471]Everybody I met during my time there, both pharmacy and non-pharmacy, were very professional. There will not be another catastrophe there like the last school that tried to open.

So, there won't be a catastrophe? But but but ....there will be left over students who are not yet accepted (for ' " reasons) from the last school, is this really bad news :(

Yes on Net Access. Yes on Fridge. Yes on stove..It's REALLY small though.

BTW, Thursday through Saturday nights there is a very good chance you will hear music coming from Mikey's. It's a dance club not far from there. But yeah, everybody I know there had no complaints. Just don't, for the love of God, move in to the Palms across from campus (on Kinoole St. I believe.)


..what's up with the housing situation, fridge, and stove stuff issues ... is this a RED FLAGS....sounds like a third world island...the more people--the more merrier??? mo mo money!!

wow....MoLoSadness...aren't we being a bit harsh? seems as though Beavs@Hilo was just being helpful--offering details on his/her experience in Hilo....calling our home a "third world island" is IMO uncalled for...geeez...

wow....MoLoSadness...aren't we being a bit harsh? seems as though Beavs@Hilo was just being helpful--offering details on his/her experience in Hilo....calling our home a "third world island" is IMO uncalled for...geeez...


just being real...really, the earth is really a warm warm place...i can't say much but i can sense a shock even before i touch the water :luck:

..what's up with the housing situation, fridge, and stove stuff issues ... is this a RED FLAGS....sounds like a third world island...the more people--the more merrier??? mo mo money!!

probably true but what's wrong with breeding pharmacists where they are needed the most?

..what's up with the housing situation, fridge, and stove stuff issues ... is this a RED FLAGS....sounds like a third world island...the more people--the more merrier??? mo mo money!!

I'm trying to be helpful. One person's experiences do not make a trend.

Hawai'i is a great place. It is far from a third-world anything...I'm sure their school will do fine. Please don't use the things I say to write something which I clearly didn't mean.

I just applied there also. :) We'll see what happens!

I'm also interested in going to UHH, however, I would need to see if I can can financed for the tuition costs...$30,000 plus for non-residents and then the increased living costs. Hopefully, it all works out.......I would love to go there!

probably true but what's wrong with breeding pharmacists where they are needed the most?

are we talking about the old hawaii? there were some good students who were rob of their degree., its sad to see those potential are no longer applying, while those non-potential are in or still ... just my own personal thought :hardy: but does it matter anymore...what i am trying to say is that you are getting the left over or non-potentials :meanie:

are we talking about the old hawaii? there were some good students who were rob of their degree., its sad to see those potential are no longer applying, while those non-potential are in or still ... just my own personal thought :hardy: but does it matter anymore

I'm sorry you feel this way, sounds like you were part of the "old potential". However, it seems like most the old potential actually did re-apply and get in somewhere...and perhaps even in dental/med. You're entitled to your opinions...just a bit rash though. Take care.

University of Hawaii-Hilo is a new school, so yes, it has applied for accreditation in October 2006. It is not accredited yet. Accreditation is granted after the first class graduates (in 2011). The school will hopefully be granted "Pre-Candidate" status in June 2007 after the accreditation counsel approves of the pharmacy program. Then the first class will be able to begin taking classes. After the first year, with the approval of the accreditation counsel, the school can be granted "Candidate" status. After four years, the school can finally be accredited.

It starts with the application for accreditation and the granting of Pre-Candidate status. All new pharmacy schools have to undergo this process.


Sounds similar to this link: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=101004
by 01-24-2004, 06:42 PM #4 LVPharm SDN Moderator

This isn't the same school in Hawaii......this is a brand new school.

I have a question for MoLoSadness..........
Did you even complete college level english? Looks like you can barely write a complete sentence. What are trying to say anyway?

Who is getting what? Left over of what? Shouldn't rob be typed as robbed?

I think you need to go back to elementary english class and learn verb, noun and pronoun usage. My 1st grade niece an write a better sentence than that!

And you want to be a pharmacist?

what's new on this blog....? it's getting hotter here

Hey pinkplum, fix yourself up first before telling others. It's funny how you have the nerve to tell others when the same problem lies within yourself.

What are trying to say anyway?
My 1st grade niece an write a better sentence than that!

Those two sentences make no gramatical sense at all, but you probably didn't know that. This is why I suggest ESL English. Forget college English, go back to elementary school.

And you want to be a pharmacist?

I have an interview over the telephone today with UofH-Hilo !!!! Im so excited!

Please keep the posting civil. We have many people who utilize this board - many of which English is not their primary language. Please be respectful of differences.

~above~

I have an interview over the telephone today with UofH-Hilo !!!! Im so excited!

wth..sounds like the old hawaii style---telephone interview, dejavu...is this against ACPE standard and helno's policy?

Admission Process

Qualified applicants will be invited for personal interview. The interview will be conducted with a member of the Admissions Committee and an additional volunteer faculty or staff member. All interviews will be conducted during the month of February. ...



Will I be required to interview at the College before I will be considered for admissions?Yes, the College will require an on-site interview prior to admissions to the Pharm.D. program.

Don't see info on ACPE disclosure..just this "The accreditation application was submitted on October 1, 2006"

MoLoSadness, it seems like your whole objective is to bash on this school for some personal reasons you may have in the past with HICP. Not only that, you have also effectively insulted many students as well. Stop making a fool of yourself and let the ACPE decide in three weeks what is to become of UHH. You can post all the "I told you so's" afterwards.

May I ask you what your stats are?

I have an interview over the telephone today with UofH-Hilo !!!! Im so excited!

Is this a secondary interview? I thought you were required to go to one of the 3 interview sites for it.

MoLoSadness, its sad how you can't seem to move on from the past....i know many people did and it just made them stronger. For you...it seems like it had the opposite effect. Okay...Im not responding to anymore ignorant people on this forum as of right now.

For those who are interested in attending UHH CoP, I don't think you should have any concerns about this school. I have faith in this school. Eventually they will receive their pre-can status. HICP was a private institution. UHH is a public institution, meaning that it's provided by the government. I dont think the government will cheat us out of our education. Dont forget...UHH has a medical program. I dont think they would do anything to jeopardize their reputation. I truly believe that they are legit and will eventually become one of the best pharmacy schools out there!

And to BackeyWackey, good luck on your interview! I hope to see you at UHH!!! Class of 2011!

I just had a phone interview with Hawaii as well. I guess the cat's out of the bag that they still have spots available. I applied when Dr. Mason (Dean at Purdue University) emailed me to tell me they still have openings a couple of weeks ago. I had been accepted to Purdue, but blew my admittance by earning a "C" in Organic 2 this spring.

If you're interested in applying, it looks like they're doing it on a case-by-case basis, evaluating what they need from you when you contact them. For me, they said they would accept my PharmCAS app, but you can't access those apps now. They also didn't ask for my PCAT scores, and said I wouldn't have to worry about any pre-reqs I may need to complete considering my status at Purdue. Maybe this helps?

Also, they are very upfront about the accreditation process. As of now, they expect an answer regarding pre-candidate status by June 24th. If it's granted, they can enroll students for this coming fall.

this is found on their site: Students with more than one repeat of a course will not be considered for admission to the College of Pharmacy.


has anyone gotten accepted in spite of this? I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who has retaken a course at least once.

Yay, I aced my classes! Vacation here I come. I guess I'll do the hw for all you peeps before I leave catch to the flight tomorrow morning.

1) UHH is not HICP although they are both in Hawaii
HICP scandal- http://www.valuemd.com/archive/index.php/t-39107.html

2)About UHH
Plans- http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhh/vcaa/CollegeofPharmacy.php
https://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/pharmacy/Building.php
Dean-
http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html3month/2005/051222.Pezzuto.Hawaii.html
http://lib.bioinfo.pl/auth:Pezzuto,JM
Fundings- http://jabsom.hawaii.edu/JABSOM/about/news.php?articleid=69
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/bills/HB1870_.htm
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2006/Bills/HB3174_.htm
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2004/bills/SCR156_HD1_.htm
Acreditations and associations:
http://www.ajpe.org/aj7005/aj7005S14/aj7005S14.pdf
http://www.acpe-accredit.org/news/default.asp

Local newspapers-
http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhh/vcaa/documents/PharmacyCollegeProposalJune2004.pdf
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Oct/15/ln/ln05p.html
http://pacific.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2007/04/02/story4.html?page=2
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2003/07/07/story3.html?page=3


Other things I know:
-Hawaii have been planning the school for 10 years but have
been running into problems financially. They have finally
ironed this out with Federal and State fundings and actually have
an excess of what was asked.
-Site visit just this past weekend. Lisa said that they seem to
have made a positive impression, but decisions are not rendered
overnight.
-Deposits will be returned if ACPE doesn't aprove

Things I don't know: A lot

My conclusion: The poor school have been facing many challenges- from the state, the ACPE, then now the stigma of HICP. They have been trying very hard and have been extra cautious to make things work out. However well things might be progressing, I don't think they planned on all the negative publicity for something that they never did. Yes, there are still openings left- probably bc they are selective. It's not that hard to fill up 80 seats quickly. I hope the above info will help clarify things for those still deciding on what to do.

To make a long story short, I applied to UIC in Illinois, got an interview, but got rejected post-interview (no waitlist or anything ya I feel like a loser). The dean of UIC I guess is buddies (used to work together) with Dr. Petzzo (sp?) the dean of UH. The dean of UH-Hilo used to be the dean of the Perdue Pharmacy program. I guess since I was qualified at UIC, but didn't get a spot, the dean of UIC emailed the dean of UH my information (Pharmcas etc etc) and I guess the UH was impressed, so the interviewed me over the phone. I guess UH is short on applicants, but they didn't say how many seats were avaliable. It was totally a last minute thing because they recieved my application (pharmcas and supplemental) on the 25th because I faxed it to them and invited me for a telephone interveiw for today, the 31st. So I guess that's why it was a telephone interview because my application and interview were very last minute. They told me that they would make a decision on or by June 15th if I got a seat in the class. This is all from the lady Lisa Seese whom I have communicated with several times over email.

So, to those who have had interviews, did they ask you some tough questions? Mine did. I was prepared for questions like, "So why do you want to be a pharmacist? etc etc" because these types of questions are what were asked at my 3 other interviews. But UH-H asked questions like "What are important safety issues with your patients at your retail pharmacy?" and "How do you see pharmacy changing in the next 20 or so years?" and other hard questions that I wasn't really prepared to answer. BUT I was able to come up with good answers on the spot I believe. :scared:

Anyone else care to post some questions that they were asked?

You should have looked at the interview feedbacks for Hilo on SDN... cuz they ask the same questions to everyone during the interview

Perhaps someone could clarify for me...

Were the interviews I'm hearing about in San Francisco this week and next planned some time ago, or are these a result of applications submitted in just the last few weeks? Is anyone actually flying to Hilo for an interview? It's curious to me how different students are being courted by the school...perhaps its just a matter of timing?

They were basing it on the individual and, yes, they were planned. They did state that their final deadline for all applications was June 1st. Good luck to those waiting for acceptance!!!

Has anyone heard back from them?

Haven't heard back yet, but I was told by Lisa Seese that I would hear a yes or no on or before JUNE 15th!!! That's coming around the corner!

I can confirm that...it was stated that everybody that has been granted an interview will be notified by June 15th with the final decision.

My interview was on May 14th and they told us that they would let us know in 2 weeks... haven't heard anything back from them yet...

Dear everyone:


I got accepted to UH-Hilo TODAY!!!! Lisa called me today. Class of 2011, here I come!

same here

Dear everyone:


I got accepted to UH-Hilo TODAY!!!! Lisa called me today. Class of 2011, here I come!

Congrats you two!

Hey BW...check your pm...I sent u alittle something

Hey everybody,

Check out the PharmCAS School Page for University of Hawaii at Hilo for those who like to view stats.

http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolhawaiipage.htm

I'm so happy to be apart of the new class that starts this Fall. Good luck to those that apply for the Fall 2008 class!!!

I'm excited to be part of the inaugural class starting in Fall 2007 also! I found the school page on pharmcas which shows how many people were interviewed and accepted for our class.

Can't wait to meet everybody! See everyone soon!

I was accepted as well and now I'm facing the challenge of moving. Does anyone have a company in mind that they are using to ship personal belongings? I have contacted Box Brothers in Inglewood but open to suggestions. When is anyone else making the move? Just want to talk with another mainlander about the process.

I'm putting everything in storage and leaving with 2 suitcases and that is it...I'm going to live at home in the Summer so I must do this.

check this out...

http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolhawaiipage.htm

I know this link has been given to us before, but have you guys read the bottom page under "Program description", second paragraph, third line down? It says

"Regional accreditation has been received from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and Precandidate Status has been awarded by the Accreditation Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Our next steps will include attainment of Candidate Status, followed by Full Accreditation."

Is it true? UHH CoP is now at its pre-can status? Has anyone confirmed this or received any notification of this great news?!?! Wow...I hope it's true!

Yeah, the whole process has been weird. According to the school's website (perhaps an old website? I don't know), they were trying to get pre-candidate status before they even interviewed anyone for the class (http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/pharmacy/Doctor.php), second paragraph. I guess plans have changed since then....

I looked at PharmCAS over two weeks ago, and swear the information you are referring to was there then (BEFORE the school mailed an acceptance letter saying they were still waiting).

I suppose it won't matter much if they get it, but I haven't heard anything, and nothing is posted on the ACPE website. In fact, there is a Board of Directors meeting going on right now (June 20-24). Perhaps it's being discussed right now, who knows?

It must be difficult for the University to juggle the admittance of the first class while trying to advertise to students for next year's class.

Yea, i'm not sure they know yet because we are suppose to be notified and they said when they find out then our fin. aid award letters can be processed.

I've lived in Hawaii all my life, and honestly, it's not going to be the greatest if you're an outdoor person (mostly in Hilo). Often, people head there to go around the island, which takes about 4 to 5 hours without stopping. There are great beaches. And on the weekends, you can head to other islands. The airline companies are having many cheap offers these days. Two weeks ago, there was a $1 one-way flight to neighboring islands!! But other than these activites, Hilo doesn't have much of anything. So if you really want to concentrate on your studies, Hilo is the best place.

Does anyone happen to know what's the average pcat score UH-Hilo requires?

You should contact the pharm. dept. They are good about responding to emails!
:)

I'm wondering who here is definitely going to Hilo, and who are still waiting to hear back from schools they are waitlisted at. I'm waiting for midwestern's ccp waitlist and will definitely go there if I make it in. I'm not sure I'll go to Hawaii even if I don't get into midwestern. My biggest regret is not applying to more than one school. Anyways, I'm just wondering who's gonna make up the class of 2011 at Hilo. Do you guys have facebook?

im making a facebook group.. u of hawaii at hilo!! all you guys on facebook join it

jooin thisa group on fbook

http://purdue.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2403279353

While I know everyone, like me, is trying to be (extremely) patient with the University and its lack of written correspondence lately, I was wondering if anyone had emailed or called and gotten some good information regarding financial aid, registration, etc, in the last week or two. Would you mind sharing it if you think it's beneficial? (P.S. I am aware of the email regarding TB, vaccines, and such) Thanks!

is there surfing and scuba diving near Hilo?

I have just received information regarding financial aid today. They have already offered me loans for the program, so watch out for the award letter from the financial aid office.

this is found on their site: Students with more than one repeat of a course will not be considered for admission to the College of Pharmacy.


has anyone gotten accepted in spite of this? I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who has retaken a course at least once.


I assume what they means is the situation that you earned the grade less than "C" or "F", probably not because you retake the courses for better grades. What about "W".. just wonders I recieved considerable about of W?

I assume what they means is the situation that you earned the grade less than "C" or "F", probably not because you retake the courses for better grades. What about "W".. just wonders I recieved considerable about of W?

(Note that the phrase indicates you have taken the same class at least 3 times.) I had one "W;" it did not affect my admission. Besides, not everything the school has stated as fact on their website has been done that way this first year. For instance, the school states that a PCAT score and a letter of recomendation letter from a professor are required with the application. When they emailed me about admission, neither were required. Each student's requirements for admission were different this year. I would expect certain things to change or not be so "static" as they sound on the website for next year's class.....

Yea, I would think things are going to be a lot different for the students applying for the Fall 2008, which the window is now up on Pharmcas. They now require their students to have PCAT scores and 2 letters of recommendations. I'm really not sure their will be more special circumstances since we are the first class and that was for us. :) I would personally contact the pharmacy school. They are good about emailing back.

Hey guys, I got in for UH Hilo Class of 2011 and I was required to take the PCAT and submit 2 letters of recommendation.

is there surfing and scuba diving near Hilo?

You could, but the best is on the Kona side of the island. I guess it depends on your preferences...some people liked Volcano for surfing also.

Just had a couple of thoughts:

1. For students asking about 2008 requirements, the UHH website has been updated this week. It should address all of your questions now: http://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/admissions.php.

2. I know that a few of us have to work on our immunization records because it's been awhile since we first started college. If you're like me and you are trying to hunt down your records, it may help you to know that many schools keep those records for you for up to 10 years. My records were kept at the University's hospital.

3. The cheapest source of TB skin tests, DT, Hepatitis package, etc. is almost always the county health department, NOT your PCP. Your doctor has to pay for these vaccines, and it would cost you at least double to see him/her than it would be for you to see a nurse who works for the county you live in. I would get started right away on this vaccination stuff....some require 2-3 visits to the office for followup.

These are just a few things I've had to re-learn recently. Hope it helps someone!

Any of you guys recieved info about financial aid yet?

Not yet...I called 2 days ago and was told that they are still processing each one. Some have already been sent out, though!

Anybody that interviewed in June, did you get accepted, put on alternate list or denied admission?

Moved from pre-pharm, updated title per user request.
Enjoy!

University of Hawaii Hilo is going to be a nice school. The assistant dean used to be the dean of assessment at my school. He is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. It was a pleasure and honor to be one of his students. Too bad he had to leave. All the students who knew him called it a sad day in our school's history when he left. You guys are in good hands with him. GOOD LUCK and enjoy pharmacy school.:D:D

Hi,

What school do you go to? I'm trying to figure out which teacher this is. All of our teachers at the University of Hawaii-Hilo are great.

Western University. His name is Dr. Okamoto.

Yeah Dr. O was by far one of the best professors I have ever had. He truly cares about his students. You guys should feel lucky.

Western University. His name is Dr. Okamoto.

Tell me, what do you think of the school so far. If possible, explain a typical school day of yours, your weekends and you views of the school.

hey guys, anyone applying here this year?? What are ur stats and/or if you heard back yet? Interviews??? anything?? Thanks! :)

cGPA = 3.08
sCGPA = 3.47
PCAT = 76

i called today and they said they're beginning to review applications...they're having a meeting next week (not sure if this is their very first one for this application cycle though)

Tell me, what do you think of the school so far. If possible, explain a typical school day of yours, your weekends and you views of the school.

are you refering to western or hilo?

are you refering to western or hilo?

Whatever one u r in. Thanks

Gosh, I hope UHH Cop and my fellow classmates wont judge me too harshly but here it is...

We have class every afternoons, lab in the morning one day a week, and IPPE another morning. Some people work as pharm techs, others joined the labs, but I 'm a loser (can't get a pharm tech job since I have no lic/exp) and ended up tutoring other undergrads @ the University every Mon, Wed, and Fri afternoons. I also tutor Vietnamese to a local pharmacist friend once in a while for food. Yes, I do study at the last minute often. Bad me! I need to cut something out of my schedule but I can't figure out what yet.

What I think about the school. It's a public university and got all the basic necessities: vending machines, cafeteria, and sometimes free cake/cookies in the career center (now that I've disclosed that, I hope my fellow classmates won't beat me to it). I like most of the faculties...they know their stuff. I'm scared of Dr. Okamoto's one on one q's, came late to IPPE once and Dr. Ma had to wait on me so now I am scared of her too, Dr. Chang is cute and funny in her own distinct way, Dr. Tan's lecture material is horrendous and is praying to keep my A in the class, Dr. Wright's exam q's are tricky and have to watch out for them, Dr. Fisher's funny but sometimes a cheezy one slips in there, Dr. C is really nice but it's hard to predict her test q's, and Dr. Borris is also really nice but I really have to work on those calculation problems. I guess it's to our advantages that we're getting used to how each of them tests.

Hilo. There's a lot of things to say about Hilo esp since I came from S. California. The air is a lot more clean, but it rains a lot here. At first, I found the rain really annoying but I realize that I study a lot better when it rains...the breeze and everything. I'm staying right on the shore with the coast as my backyard and can watch the surfers/canoers when I'm bored. Our dean did say that the rain is good since that will keep us indoors studying and he won't lose one of his students to the waters. There's really not much partying to do here if that's what you're looking for.


I do miss the comfort of home and all those people dear to me. Free rent, utilities and good food has never been more appreciated.

Gosh, I hope UHH Cop and my fellow classmates wont judge me too harshly but here it is...

We have class every afternoons, lab in the morning one day a week, and IPPE another morning. Some people work as pharm techs, others joined the labs, but I 'm a loser (can't get a pharm tech job since I have no lic/exp) and ended up tutoring other undergrads @ the University every Mon, Wed, and Fri afternoons. I also tutor Vietnamese to a local pharmacist friend once in a while for food. Yes, I do study at the last minute often. Bad me! I need to cut something out of my schedule but I can't figure out what yet.

What I think about the school. It's a public university and got all the basic necessities: vending machines, cafeteria, and sometimes free cake/cookies in the career center (now that I've disclosed that, I hope my fellow classmates won't beat me to it). I like most of the faculties...they know their stuff. I'm scared of Dr. Okamoto's one on one q's, came late to IPPE once and Dr. Ma had to wait on me so now I am scared of her too, Dr. Chang is cute and funny in her own distinct way, Dr. Tan's lecture material is horrendous and is praying to keep my A in the class, Dr. Wright's exam q's are tricky and have to watch out for them, Dr. Fisher's funny but sometimes a cheezy one slips in there, Dr. C is really nice but it's hard to predict her test q's, and Dr. Borris is also really nice but I really have to work on those calculation problems. I guess it's to our advantages that we're getting used to how each of them tests.

Hilo. There's a lot of things to say about Hilo esp since I came from S. California. The air is a lot more clean, but it rains a lot here. At first, I found the rain really annoying but I realize that I study a lot better when it rains...the breeze and everything. I'm staying right on the shore with the coast as my backyard and can watch the surfers/canoers when I'm bored. Our dean did say that the rain is good since that will keep us indoors studying and he won't lose one of his students to the waters. There's really not much partying to do here if that's what you're looking for.


I do miss the comfort of home and all those people dear to me. Free rent, utilities and good food has never been more appreciated.


Wow, sounds like eveything is moving on pretty good down there. And u have the coast as ur background. As for partying, I'll say it's great there's none at all for that means less distraction. Thanks for the info

Wow, sounds like eveything is moving on pretty good down there. And u have the coast as ur background. As for partying, I'll say it's great there's none at all for that means less distraction. Thanks for the info

If you say that there's no partying going on, it's because you're not looking for it. I'm no partier myself, but UHH is just like any other college...they've got a few hardcore partiers...

beav...how's the night life there? any bars/clubs etc? how about just a general place where the young crowd usually hangs or something?

Do they really only interview ~150 people and accept ~100? Does it say how many applied? and are there updated news about the chances of UHH becoming accredited?

The stats saying that UHH interviewed 150 are the stats for the first ever class. I am in that inaugural class. When the school first started interviewing for Fall 2007, there wasn't that much interest that's why. Interviews for Fall 2008 so far seem to be higher because there are over 1000 applications and lots of interest generated. Good luck if you're applying.

The stats saying that UHH interviewed 150 are the stats for the first ever class. I am in that inaugural class. When the school first started interviewing for Fall 2007, there wasn't that much interest that's why. Interviews for Fall 2008 so far seem to be higher because there are over 1000 applications and lots of interest generated. Good luck if you're applying.

I'll got a question for you intellimouse. Do you know if there are still interviewing people in the month of April? I know the deadline was April 1st.... I was interviewed in LAS VEGAS at end of Feb and I got wait listed at end of March. Any info about waiting list or any seats open you give out will be greatly appreciated.

Hey UHers

I was wondering if any of you have any insights on apartments near school. I will be attending in the fall and I was hoping to hear about any experiences such as: "moving to Hilo", "finding a place", "staying at a place", etc.

THANKS!

I'll got a question for you intellimouse. Do you know if there are still interviewing people in the month of April? I know the deadline was April 1st.... I was interviewed in LAS VEGAS at end of Feb and I got wait listed at end of March. Any info about waiting list or any seats open you give out will be greatly appreciated.

Sorry, I do not know for sure if there are any seats open. I'm sure there will be seats open as people give accept other schools. I can tell you that last year I interviewed in March and got on the waitlist in April. I finally got accepted in May and waiting for 2 months was agonizing. Don't give up hope. Please check the responses in the Pre-Pharmacy forum under "University of Hawai'i College of Pharmacy" because other students applying with you may have better information. I think I saw a post stating 2 interview dates for April.

As for housing suggestions, please check out my response in the Pre-Pharmacy forum under "University of Hawai'i College of Pharmacy." Looking for housing on Craigslist and the Hawaii Tribune Herald Newspaper online is good too. Please ask the people listing the housing where exactly is the housing so you can get to school. Try to get a car if you want to live far away from campus such as downtown.

Most definitely, 4 wheels are a must. Public transit is unreliable, a bike isn't advisable due to the huge amt of annual rainfall.

UHH....is that you over at the Tribune board? Or do we have dozens of UHH user names cruising the web.
Not too sure why anyone would pick the name of an institution as though they represent the whole damn place. :eek:

Spoke with someone in admissions and she said they were expecting approximately 1600 applicants for the 2009 school year. Several schools I am interested in are around 1700 to 2000. A friend that is in his first year said there were about 600 to 800 that applied for 2007. He actually applied a bit after the application deadline and had 3.45 overall and a 3.3 science. They have rolling admissions, BUT, they will obviously pass up people that dont deserve to be there, and holding out spots in hopes of getting people that do. Plus there is the waitlist, so you never know.

Oh, he did say that they reserve half the seats for residents, which is really stupid, cause he says that most of them shouldn't be there. The resident students he has dealt with haven't been that bright(as compared to out-of-staters that should have been accepted). UH Hilo looks like a great school.

Spoke with someone in admissions and she said they were expecting approximately 1600 applicants for the 2009 school year. Several schools I am interested in are around 1700 to 2000. A friend that is in his first year said there were about 600 to 800 that applied for 2007. He actually applied a bit after the application deadline and had 3.45 overall and a 3.3 science. They have rolling admissions, BUT, they will obviously pass up people that dont deserve to be there, and holding out spots in hopes of getting people that do. Plus there is the waitlist, so you never know.

Oh, he did say that they reserve half the seats for residents, which is really stupid, cause he says that most of them shouldn't be there. The resident students he has dealt with haven't been that bright(as compared to out-of-staters that should have been accepted). UH Hilo looks like a great school.

Oh, he did say that they reserve half the seats for residents, which is really stupid, cause he says that most of them shouldn't be there. The resident students he has dealt with haven't been that bright(as compared to out-of-staters that should have been accepted). UH Hilo looks like a great school.

wtf? hawaii was one of the few schools that didnt have a pharmacy school and now we have one. From what i understand its really hard to get into an out of state pharmacy school. and dont most other schools save spots for residents? i think its stupid that non residents would want to go to uhh, 30k a year is expensive, and im sure an in state COP would be cheaper. give us residents a chance

For all of you who didn't have cars, how did u manage to go to HMC?

Hi guys! I will be attending here next semester... YAy!!!!
Will you need a laptop for hilo? Should I buy on or wait?

Thx

I was fortunate that my rotation partners had cars so I asked for a ride to HMC.

As for a laptop, it's highly recommended since most lecture notes need to be downloaded. Printing at the library can be inconvenient. Some students preferred to follow along with the lectures so they bring their laptops to class and typed in notes. A printer would be good too if you want to print out the notes for studying (unless you prefer studying off the monitor like my friend does with his expensive tablet pc). There are lots of notes to print and I was able to print several slides onto one sheet of paper.

I was fortunate that my rotation partners had cars so I asked for a ride to HMC.

As for a laptop, it's highly recommended since most lecture notes need to be downloaded. Printing at the library can be inconvenient. Some students preferred to follow along with the lectures so they bring their laptops to class and typed in notes. A printer would be good too if you want to print out the notes for studying (unless you prefer studying off the monitor like my friend does with his expensive tablet pc). There are lots of notes to print and I was able to print several slides onto one sheet of paper.
How far from campus exactly is HMC?

How far from campus exactly is HMC?

according to google maps its about 4 miles, about a 10 minute drive

definately no walkable unless ur super motivated. could probably make it there on bike but its up a couple hills