Public Administration Capstone Registration Process
Senior standing students (90 credits) that are planning to register for their PUBA Capstone need to follow the steps listed below the semester prior to the capstone course. Students who do not complete these steps will experience delays in their registration.
Advising - Final Degree Audit
Schedule a Final Degree Audit appointment by going to star.hawaii.edu/appointments to go over all requirements and determine your projected graduation date with your assigned College Success Advisor.
Students registering for Capstone courses in the fall, must complete the degree audit no later than March 1 of the preceding spring semester. Registration begins in April.
Students registering for Capstone courses in the spring must complete the degree audit no later than October 1 of the preceding fall semester. Registration begins in November.
The Capstone Registration Request eform must be completed and submitted no less than two weeks prior to registration.
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eForm - Capstone Registration Request
Following the Final Degree Audit appointment with your College Success Advisor and confirmation of your expected final semester, you will be emailed a link to complete your Senior Capstone Registration Request eForm (Kuali).
The Senior Project Registration Request eForm is where students will provide their information and identify the desired senior capstone course and instructor.
Students should refer to STAR GPS to review the capstone course options, sections, and meeting dates and times.
After completion of the Senior Capstone Registration Request Form, a Graduation Eligibility Confirmation will be sent the capstone instructor indicated. The student will receive an email confirmation. Their assigned advisor will review their eligibility and route to the appropriate instructor for approval. Students who do not complete these steps will experience delays in their registration.
Request - Faculty Approval
A registration override is required for students to register for a senior capstone course. The instructor will receive the Graduation Eligibility Confirmation Kuali email. The instructor will place the instructor override for the capstone course. The student will receive an email notification after the instructor has provided the override.
Register - via STAR GPS
After a student has been granted the instructor registration override for the course, students should go to STAR GPS and “SUBMIT” their registration for the capstone. Students are advised to register for all other semester courses at their designated time ticket and not to wait for the capstone registration override.
Submit Graduation Application
Students in their final semester must notify the campus of their intent to graduate by filling out a Graduation Application form. Submission of this form ensures the student will be added to the mailing list for Commencement information.
Prepare - Senior Project / Administrative Practicum
PUBA 486(alpha) – Senior Project
Students preparing for PUBA 486(alpha) Senior Project should start considering project topics and conduct preliminary research on potential topics.
Guidelines for Senior Project:
- Students and Professors will determine and agree on: (a) a well-defined set of goals and objectives, (b) scheduled meeting times, and (c) section and/or draft due dates before beginning work on the projects
- The Capstone Professor will approve, supervise and guide the senior project development.
PUBA 490(alpha) – Administrative Practicum
Students interested in completing PUBA 490(alpha) Administrative Practicum (Internship) are required to initiate the preliminary search for internship sites, as well as updating their resume and cover letter.
Guidelines for Administrative Practicum:
- Students and Professors will determine and agree on: (a) a well-defined set of goals and objectives, (b) scheduled meeting times, and (c) section and/or draft due dates before beginning work on the practicum.
- Faculty, student, and site supervisor, must complete the UH West O‘ahu Memorandum of Agreement that includes the functions, objectives, and tasks for the practicum experience. Professor will provide the appropriate forms.