mānoa
n. vast and deep
Like its literal definition in Hawaiian, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa offers a vast array of opportunities unique as the place we are named for.
In traditional times, Manoa valley was expertly cared for and cultivated by Native Hawaiians. In return, it provided an abundance of sustenance and protection for its residents. Today, Manoa continues to furnish the resources that enable our institution to be a thriving land-, sea-, space-, and sun- grant university. In keeping with the Native Hawaiian manner of reciprocity, these blessings are passed on to you in the form of academic excellence so that you are equipped to take care of yourself, humanity, Hawai‘i, and the world.
UNIQUELY MANOA
WELCOME TO AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE LIKE NONE FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD.
71°F Average annual temperature (low)
200 FT.
Vertical drop at Manoa Falls. A well known and popular hiking trail and waterfall in Manoa!
3 MILES
From Manoa to downtown Honolulu and less than a mile from Waik-ık-ı.
CAMPUS ARBORETUM
Our 320-acre Manoa campus is home to more than 4,000 trees and 500 species from all over the world. In 2021, Manoa's accredidation as an international arboretum was renewed for another five years.
Maluna a'e o nā lāhui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka. "Above all nations is humanity."
FOUNDED
LOCATION
CAMPUS SIZE
Honolulu, O‘ahu, HI
320 Acres
Land, Sea, Sun, and Space Grant Designation
RESEARCH 1
ACCREDITATION
AVG. CLASS SIZE
Designated by the Carnegie Institute
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
33 Lower Division 20 Upper Division
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89
Bachelor Programs
Masters Programs
57
Doctoral Programs
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 % OF FACULTY WITH PHD: 85%
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Professional Programs
Student Characteristics STUDENT DIVERSITY • 35.1% *Asian • 24.6% Caucasian • 18.9% *Native Hawaiian
64.3% Hawai‘i (In-State)
29.7%
Out-of-State/ U.S. National
6.0%
International
• 16.9% Multiracial • 1.9% Hispanic • 1.6% African American • 0.4% Unknown • 0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
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Countries and Regions Represented
18,025
Total Fall 2020 Enrollment (13,203 Undergraduate 4,822 Graduate, 352 Law, 441 Medicine)
1169
Avg. SAT Scores (1051 National Avg.) Math/Reading/Writing
*Asian *Native Hawaiian or • 9.3% Filipino Other Pacific Islander • 9.2% Mixed Asian • 17.7% Native • 6.8% Japanese Hawaiian or • 4.7% Chinese Part Hawaiian • 2.1% Korean • 1.2% Other • 0.9% Other Ethnicities Pacific Islander
DID YOU KNOW?
60%
Top 25% in high school
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61.8% Female
3.64
Avg. high school GPA
UH Manoa is the th 7 most ethnically diverse university in the United States (2020, US News and World Report)
Based on Fall 2020 facts and statistics provided by UH Manoa Institutional Research & Analysis Office. For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/irao
Warrior Wellness
Facial Coverings Required
Daily Cleaning & Disinfecting
Staff, students, and visitors are expected to wear facial coverings when indoors (e.g., classrooms, laboratories, shops, and common spaces such as hallways and elevators).
There will be hand sanitizer stations at the entrance of every building and every classroom and teaching laboratory.
Physical Distancing
Daily Check-Ins
Practice safe physical distancing, maintaining a distance of at least three feet from each other.
Students, employees, and visitors will be required to check in daily on the LumiSight UH app that monitors COVID-19 symptoms and positive or suspected cases.
For the latest COVID-19 Updates, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/covid19
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WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO, WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE.
At the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, we give you the tools to follow your dreams with a choice of 102 different majors, 89 graduate majors, 57 doctoral degrees, and 5 first professional degrees.
UNSURE ABOUT YOUR MAJOR?
ADVISING PROGRAM SHEETS
Academic advisors support
Every major requires specific
students in reaching their
courses to earn a degree. Knowing
educational and career
what courses and when to take
goals. They answer questions
them are vital to graduating in
regarding transfer credits, major
a timely manner. The Program
requirements, graduation timeline,
Sheets in conjunction with meeting
and ensure you are progressing in
an academic advisor, assists
the right direction.
students in their academic journey.
To learn more, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/academics/advising
To learn more, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/ programsheets
PRE-HEALTH AND PRE-LAW ADVISING
Our Exploratory Programs assist
WANT TO EARN YOUR BACHELORS AND MASTERS IN 5 YEARS?
Dentistry
Pharmacy
students in selecting a major that
The Bachelor's and Master's
Law
Physical Therapy
aligns their interests, abilities,
(BAM) Degree Program gives you
Medicine
Physician Assistant
and goals.
the opportunity to graduate with
Nursing
both your Bachelor's and Master's
Occupational Therapy
degree within 5 years!
Optometry
To learn more, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/ exploratory
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
To learn more, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/bam
To learn more, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/pac
Areas of Study Undergraduate | Advanced Degree
A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Accounting Adapted Physical Activity American Studies Animal Sciences Anthropology Architecture Art Art History Asian International Affairs Asian Studies Astronomy Astrophysics Athletic Training Atmospheric Science
B • • • • • •
Biochemistry Biological Engineering Biology Botany Business Administration
C • •• •• • •• • • •• • • •• • •• • • •
Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry Chinese Chinese Studies Civil Engineering Classics Clinical & Translational Research Communication Communication & Information Sciences Communication Sciences & Disorders Communicology (Speech) Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Creative Media Curriculum Studies
D
• • Dance Dental Hygiene • • Developmental & Reproductive Biology •
Dietetics
E
• Early Childhood • Earth and Planetary Sciences Earth Sciences (Geology & Geophysics) • • East Asian Languages & Literatures • • Economics • Education (Teaching) Educational Administration Educational Foundations Educational Policy Studies Educational Psychology Elementary Education • • • Electrical Engineering Engineering Science • • • English English as a Second Language • • Entomology Entrepreneurship • Environmental Design (Architecture) • • Environmental Earth Sciences (Geology) • • • •
• Environmental Management Environmental Studies • Epidemiology • Ethnic Studies • Exceptionalities •
F Fashion Design & Merchandising Filipino Finance Food Science Food Science & Human Nutrition • • • French • • • • •
• • • • •
N • • Natural Resources & Environmental Management • • Nursing • Nursing Practice • Nutritional Sciences
O • Ocean & Resources Engineering • Oceanography
G • • Geography German • Global Environmental Science •
• • • • • •
H
• Hawaiian • Hawaiian Studies Hindi • History Human Development & Family Studies • Human Resource Management
I • • • • • • •
Ilokano Indonesian Information & Computer Sciences Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies International Business
J • • Japanese • Japanese Studies Journalism •
K Khmer (Cambodian) • • • Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science • • Korean • Korean Studies
L • Landscape Architecture • • Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas • Law • Learning Design & Technology • Library & Information Science • • Linguistics
P • • Pacific Islands Studies • Peace Studies • Philippine Language & Culture • Philippine Studies • • Philosophy • • Physics • Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences • • Political Science • Professional Educational Practice • • Psychology • Public Administration • • Public Health
R
• • Religion
S • Samoan • Sanskrit • • Second Language Studies • Secondary Education • Social Welfare • • Social Work • • Sociology • South Asian Studies • Southeast Asian Studies • • Spanish • Special Education • Sustainability
T • Thai • • Theatre • • Travel Industry Management • Tropical Agriculture & the Environment • Tropical Medicine • Tropical Plant Pathology • Tropical Plant & Soil Science
U
M Marine Biology Management Management Information Systems Marketing Marketing Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology
• • • • • • • • • • • • Medicine • • Microbiology
Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology Molecular Cell Biology Music
• Urban & Regional Planning
V •
•
Vietnamese
W Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Academic programs are subject to change. See catalog for most current program information. Visit manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog
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Global
Leadership
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is globally recognized for pioneering research in a number of fields and disciplines. We have the distinction of being the most ethnically diverse institutions of higher education in the country and regarded as being one of five universities to have a land, sea, space and sun grant designation.
AT MA NOA, WE DON'T JUST EDUCATE - WE HELP YOU MAKE HISTORY!
UH Manoa owns and operates the only research facility in the world, Moku O Lo‘e, which is built entirely on a coral reef. (Pictured)
John A. Burns School of Medicine has ranked #1 in National Institutes of Health research awards among community-based public medical schools.
Hawai‘i Institute of Astronomy discovered Earth’s first known interstellar visitor passing through our Solar System.
The UH Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Hawai'i and the Pacific. The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature is the largest one of its kind in the nation. The Institute for Biogenesis
The Hawai‘inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge is the only indigenous college in a Research I ranked institution. Students have an opportunity to pursue, perpetuate, research, and revitalize all areas and forms of Hawaiian knowledge.
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Research at the John A. Burns School of Medicine
The Music Department is known globally for having the nation’s largest ethnomusicology program.
cloned the world’s first mouse and pioneered genetic and reproductive research with transgenic mice.
PICTURED: THE HAWAI'I INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY (HIMB) LOCATED ON MOKU O LO'E IN KANE'OHE BAY OFF THE ISLAND OF O'AHU, CONDUCTS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF TROPICAL MARINE BIOLOGY. HIMB CONTINUES TO BE A WORLD LEADER IN RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND AND CONSERVE TROPICAL MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT ADVANCE THE INFORMED STEWARDSHIP OF HAWAI'I'S MARINE AND COASTAL BIODIVERSITY. HIMB IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH UNIT WITHIN THE SCHOOL OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SOEST) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA .
Shidler College of Business (international
The world’s first
Ethnomathematics program
Lyon Arboretum is the only research facility in the U.S. located in a tropical rainforest, and is home to over 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants.
is offered at UH Manoa. Students can experience math in and outside classrooms, bridging indigenous wisdom and 21st century skills.
business focus) is consistently ranked amongst the top programs in the nation by The U.S. News and World Report.
Hawai‘i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HISEAS) is the longest earth-based Mars simulation conducted on U.S. soil.
Our Masters in Music Education Program earned a ranking of fourth place in a national survey of Music Education programs across the country.
The Richardson School of Law was just named on The Princeton Review's 2021 Best Law Schools
We are 1 of only 25 universities across our nation that is leading a Truth, Racial
Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center, committed to jettisoning racism.
Scientists at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources were the first in the world to develop a disease-resistant, transgenic papaya species.
The UH Translational Health
Science Simulation Center is regarded as one of the most advanced simulation centers in the nation, and gives students a chance to experience real-life scenarios using high-tech simulation technology.
The Cyber-Enabled Collaboration Analysis Navigation and Observation Environment (CyberCANOE), a data visualization system said to be the best in the country.
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The Warrior
Way
Experience campus like a true Warrior - live on campus, get involved, champion a cause, and join a club. Participate in intramural sports, work out at the Warrior Recreation Center, or join the Manoa Maniacs to cheer on our sports teams.
GET THE MOST OUT OF BEING A WARRIOR!
LES MURAKAMI BASEBALL STADIUM HALE WAINANI
*LOKELANI
HALE NOELANI
*MOKIHANA
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PICTURED: VIEW OF LOWER CAMPUS AND HONOLULU CITY SKYLINE
*HALE ALOHA FRESHMEN TOWERS
Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, our campus newspaper, is nationally recognized as being one of the top college publications in the country and covers all facets of the Warrior experience.
The Warrior Recreation Center is regarded as the most state of the art fitness facility in Hawai‘i. It features an indoor track, convertible basketball, volleyball courts, and 120+ cardio machines.
STAN SHERIFF CENTER
Connect with other students in the same major or with similar interests by exploring over 270+
Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) on campus.
CLARENCE T.C. CHING FIELD
Globally renowned for its elaborate productions in Asian and Hawaiian theatre, Western theatre classics, and contemporary works, students can take advantage of the productions brought to life on the Kennedy Theatre stage.
Take advantage of intramural sports, fitness and wellness classes, group exercise training, and all things recreation. You can go beyond the campus and learn how to surf, stand up paddle, or explore a variety of island hikes with our student staff.
RAINBOW WAHINE SOFTBALL STADIUM
FREAR HALL *LEHUA
LIVING ON CAMPUS manoa.hawaii.edu/housing
*‘ILIMA
STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT
WAYS TO MANOA
manoa.hawaii.edu/studentlife
manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter
STUDENT RECREATION SERVICES
DINING ON CAMPUS
manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec
uhm.sodexomyway.com
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Take Manoa
Anywhere
CANADA
At Manoa, you can see the world, broaden your perspective, and develop a deeper understanding of other cultures.
NORTH AMERICA
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Getting to study abroad in Seville, Spain was never something I thought I would have the opportunity to do. Not only did I get to further my academic studies, but I had the chance to travel, make lifelong friends, grow as a person and make incredible memories ."
RACHEL WALLACE STUDY ABROAD IN SEVILLE, SPAIN Las Vegas, NV Public Health Major ’20
GERMANY DENMARK SWEDEN ITALY
IRELAND ENGLAND
JAPAN
FRANCE
CHINA
SPAIN
SOUTH KOREA TAIWAN PHILIPPINES
CHILE
SOUTH AFRICA ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
studyabroad.hawaii.edu
manoa.hawaii.edu/mix
hawaii.edu/diversity/nse
Go farther with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Study Abroad Center. Summer, semester, and yearlong programs are offered in Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America. Or, create your own independent, self-designed study abroad program almost anywhere in the world.
Manoa International Exchange enables UH Manoa undergraduate and graduate students to go abroad and experience other cultures in safe and supportive environments. Likewise, international students can immerse themselves in the cultural and academic community of our campus in Hawai‘i.
Gain the experience of attending another U.S. college while still a student at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Choose from over 200 public universities, with tuition of either the cost of UH Manoa, or the resident tuition of the host institution. Exchanges are for one or two semesters, usually starting in the fall.
PICTURED: RACHEL AT THE PLAZA DE ESPANA
MANOA INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
MANOA STUDY ABROAD CENTER
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To be surrounded by such a diverse community and lifestyle is very special and unique to Mānoa – and this is exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been away from home for over a decade now and I realize how fortunate I am to have been able to attend Mānoa and spend almost 10 years in Honolulu. These formative years really shaped who I am today.” TRACI YOSHIYAMA
Founder & Designer, Talking Story Creative Studio Master of Public Administration, '15 Bachelor of Education, Elementary Education, '07
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Made at
Mānoa
Here at Manoa, your achievements extend beyond your degree of completion. The connections you make, the communities you develop, the professors you encounter that nurture your growth provide the foundational stepping stones to propel you to great things on and beyond our campus. The success of a graduate stands at the core of our mission.
13%
O‘ahu
Neighbor Island
ALUMNI WORLDWIDE! TOP 5 COUNTRIES IN WHICH ALUMNI RESIDE (EXCLUDING U.S.)
ALUMNI IN HAWAI‘I
86%
201K
Japan 1,202
Canada 315
S. Korea 377 China 350
Vietnam 459
TOP 5 U.S. STATES IN WHICH ALUMNI RESIDE (EXCLUDING HAWAI‘I)
TOP COMPANIES IN WHICH ALUMNI ARE EMPLOYED
Washington 4,962
California 19,263
Korean Air
Amazon
Oregon 2,000 Florida 2,511 Texas 2,842
Bank of Hawaii
Nordstrom
Boeing
State of Hawai‘i
Hawaii State DOE
University of Hawai‘i
Kaiser
U.S. Geological Survey
TOP 5 MAJORS IN THE U.S.
Liberal Arts 11,444
Accounting 5,663
Psychology 5,599
Elementary Education 5,315
Nursing 3,965
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UHMazing
Faculty
Some of the world’s most influential movers and shakers work and thrive on our Manoa campus. As experts in the classroom and in the field, UH Manoa faculty take the university to new heights in research and academics.
Dr. Alohilani Okamura Institute for Teacher Education (ITE) Secondary World Languages College of Education With more than 30 years of teaching Hawaiian language and developing programs in public and charter schools throughout the state of Hawai‘i, Dr. Okamura’s teaching is rooted in place-based learning. “In Hawaiian we say, “Auamo ke kuleana” or to carry your responsibility. As Hawaiian language kumu (teacher), it is our kuleana (responsibility) to perpetuate the language and culture. The best way to do this is by standing on the shoulders of the cultural giants and icons, who came before us. Through their selfless examples of Aloha, we are equipped to inspire and educate the next generation of Hawaiian language learners.” She earned the 2021 SWCOLT Excellence in Teaching Post-Secondary Award.
Dr. Kristine Qureshi Lead of the School of Nursing and Dental Health Nursing Global Health Program School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Dr. Qureshi is a recognized expert in emergency preparedness and Pacific Islands nursing workforce development, and has worked extensively in the acute care, community health and academic sectors. She was instrumental in the state’s COVID-19 pandemic response and education efforts, including helping to develop the UH–Hawai‘i State Department of Health Contact Tracing Training Program. As global director of the International Council of Nurses Leadership for Change (LFC) Program since 2016, she redesigned the program to build capacity for effecting healthcare policy and practice change among nurse leaders to improve country-level health. Today, she heads the LFC program for national-level nurse leaders in Lesotho, Africa and will lead the program rollout in India.
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Dr. Lorenzo Perillo Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance College of Arts, Languages, and Letters Dr. Lorenzo Perillo is currently Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance and affiliated faculty with the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Center for Philippine Studies, and Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. He earned his Ph.D. in Culture and Performance and Concentration in Asian American Studies at UCLA. He also holds a M.A. degree in American Studies and Graduate Certificate in International Cultural Studies from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Last fall, he published a book titled “Choreographing in Color: Filipinos, Hip-Hop, and the Cultural Politics of Euphemism” (Oxford University Press, 2020).
As a major hub of indigenous performance cultures, Hawai‘i offers students one-of-a kind learning and research opportunities. I love teaching at Mānoa because I get to celebrate dance as land acknowledgment, introduce students to my research collaborators -- some of the freshest dancers in the world -and watch their creative ideas take flight."
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RAINBOW WARRIORS The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa athletic teams (Rainbow Warrior Mens and Rainbow Wahine Womens) are named for the rainbows, which are commonly seen in Manoa Valley. The logo pictured is the original logo for the University of Hawai‘i Athletics Department from 1982-2000.
RAINBOW WARRIOR DAY The 2021 Men's Rainbow Warrior Volleyball team recently won the title of NCAA National Champions. In response, Gov. David Ige created the Rainbow Warrior Day, which falls on May 12th.
NCAA DIVISION I Cheer on our nationally ranked NCAA Division I athletic programs that include 12 Women's sports, 7 Men's sports, and 2 coed sports.
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PHOTO CREDIT: HAWAI‘I ATHLETICS EDIT BY: FLETCHER LIKE
Lets Go
Bows!
Athletics and the UH Band programs are huge traditions at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Approximately 450 student athletes compete on 21 NCAA Division I teams with an additional 300 students performing in marching and concert bands. With your valid student ID, gain free access to UH athletic games on campus as well as admission to Aloha Stadium for Warrior Football.
ATHLETICS (NCAA DIVISION I) hawaiiathletics.com MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Football Golf Swimming and Diving Tennis Volleyball WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball
BAND uhbands.org CONCERT BANDS Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band Concert Band Fall Band Summer Band Chamber Groups Jazz Ensemble
Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Sailing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Water Polo COED SPORTS Cheerleading Sailing
MARCHING BAND Pep Bands UH Drumline UH Color Guard Rainbow Dancers
UH MEN'S RAINBOW WARRIOR VOLLEYBALL TEAM won the 2021 NCAA championship, the first title since 1987!
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Uniquely
Hawai‘i
Kaua‘i
Ni‘ihau
O‘ahu Moloka‘i
THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I HAS TWO OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Hawaiian and English -
Kaho‘olawe
‘Olelo Hawai‘i experienced a dramatic decline in the 20th century due to an English-only policy for all schools in Hawai‘i. Today, Hawaiian is recognized as an official language and the number of those who can speak Hawaiian has grown steadily in homes and in schools.
FLAG OF HAWAI‘I
HAWAIIAN ALPHABET
STATE MOTTO
There are only 13 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet:
Maui
Lana‘i
Hawai‘i Island
The eight stripes on the Hawaiian flag represents the eight Hawaiian islands.
"Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono."
"The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."
DID YOU KNOW?
Duke Kahanamoku was a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming. He was also the world’s best known surfer, and set the standards of modern day surfing.
Each moku was divided into ahupua‘a (wedge shaped land division extending from mountain to sea), a total of 80 on O‘ahu. The moku and ahupua‘a system were designed for the most efficient food sustainability and land management.
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Native Hawaiians lived in Hawai‘i for over one hundred generations with various island kingdoms. In 1810, Kamehameha I united all the islands under a single Hawaiian Kingdom.
O‘ahu was divided into six moku (districts). Moku were used to govern the management of underground water resources: Ko‘olaupoko, Kona, ‘Ewa, Wai‘anae, Waialua and Ko‘olauloa.
‘Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the U.S. and had electricity five years before the White House, and 17 years before Buckingham Palace.
There are two mountain ranges on O‘ahu: Ko‘olau and
Wai‘anae Mountains
NO. 1 RANKING
MOST LIVABLE CITY IN THE U.S. The Economist Intelligent Unit, Global Livability Index, 2017
HAPPIEST STATE IN THE COUNTRY
#1 BEST GREEN CITY FOR FAMILIES Smart Asset, 2017
USA Today, 2019
#1 GLOBAL SURVEY OF CLEAN CITIES AND SANITATION
#1 AMERICA’S BEST SMALL CITY
Mercer, 2018
National Geographic, 2018
Attending UH Mānoa has helped me to stay connected to the ocean and nature by getting an amazing education while still enjoying the ocean just a few miles away. I love living in Hawai'i because it's the only place in the world that I can experience crystal clear waters, amazing waterfalls, city life, and a variety of spectacular people." NOLAN OMURA
Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Civil Engineering Major
Nolan Omura is a current University of Hawai‘i at Manoa student and freelance photographer/videographer on the island of O‘ahu whose passion is to capture the ocean's beauty and share it with others. FOLLOW HIS ADVENTURES ON INSTAGRAM @NOLANOMURA
PHOTO CREDIT: NOLAN OMURA
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Admissions FRESHMAN COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Checklist IMPORTANT DATES January 5
Priority Deadline
FALL
English 4 Units
Math 3 Units*
Social Science Other 3 Units College Prep 4 Units
Competitive/ Strong GPA
Science 3 Units**
Electives 5 Units
*Including Algebra I, II and Geometry. **Biology, Chemistry and Physics recommended.
CLASS RANK TOP
OF GRADUATING CLASS
March 1
Final Deadline
September 1 October 1 SPRING
Priority Deadline
Final Deadline
In order to qualify for financial aid, scholarships, and housing, students are encouraged to apply before the priority deadline. International students are strongly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Requirement for international applicants and non-native English speakers.
hawaii.edu/eli
TOEFL SCORE
ELI EXEMPT
Internet
100
61
Paper
600
500
ELI REQUIRED
APPLY ONLINE
manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/apply Resident
APPLICATION FEE
Fee waivers are accepted. To find out if you qualify, contact the Office of Admissions.
2.0 GPA cumulative
Non-Resident 2.5 GPA cumulative
Minimum of 24 transferable credits.
go.hawaii.edu/VQa
- PICTURED: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA’S TEAM HOK ULELE WON SECOND PLACE IN THE FRIENDS OF AMATEUR ROCKETRY (FAR) 1030 COMPETITION. THE TEAM MEMBERS - FROM THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED THEIR 15-FOOT ROCKET AND PAYLOAD IN THE NATIONAL COMPETITION IN MOJAVE, CALIF. TEAM HOK ULELE IS PART OF UH AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, A VERTICALLY INTEGRATED PROJECT (VIP). VIPS ARE UNIQUELY DESIGNED TO INCLUDE FACULTY MENTORS, GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHERS AND UNDERGRADUATES FROM FRESHMEN TO SENIORS. THE MORE EXPERIENCED MEMBERS MENTOR NEWER MEMBERS, PASSING DOWN THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, AND THE PROCESS REPEATS ITSELF ANNUALLY. PC: MATTHEW YOUNG
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Investing
in your Future
FINANCIAL AID
SCHOLARSHIPS
hawaii.edu/fas
hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php
Financial Aid can come in the form of: • Grants • Scholarships/Waivers • Work Study • Loans
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa has many scholarship opportunities for incoming freshman and transfer students. Over $4 million was awarded last year to 1,928 UH Manoa students.
Visit the Financial Aid Services website for more information on how to apply and access scholarships.
Total Investment TUITION UNIVERSITY FEES BOOKS AND SUPPLIES ROOM & BOARD PERSONAL EXPENSES
Total =
• New Warrior Scholarships • Merit Scholarships • UH System Scholarships
RESIDENT
WUE*
NON-RESIDENT
$11,304 $882 $1,350 $13,642 $2,742
$16,956 $882 $1,350 $13,642 $2,742
$33,336 $882 $1,350 $13,642 $2,742
$29,920
$35,572
$51,952
HELPFUL LINKS Hawai‘i Residency: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financing/residency.html Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financing/wue.html Non-Resident Tuition Exemption: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financing/exemption.html
The cost of attendance is designed to provide students with projected costs to attend for an academic year. The totals listed above are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Regents. Room and Board total reflects the highest cost meal plan option. *The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program is for qualified first undergraduate degree seeking students who have legal residency in AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, CNMI, or Guam, and pursue select undergraduate major. DACA students are eligible to participate in WUE. Non-resident students with documented Native Hawaiian ancestry receive the Hawai‘i resident equivalent rate.
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PHOTO CREDIT: VINCE LIM
O ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu. "First is the foundation, and later is the building. Learn all that you will, then practice wisdom."
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A special mahalo to UH Athletics, Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, Jose Magno, Ken Reyes, Matthew Young, Shane Grace, Nolan Omura, David Shepard, UH Bookstore, Cameron Brooks, and our UH Rainbow Warrior students for their image contributions. The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.