Alumni Brochure by Office of Admissions, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Inspiring

the Next Generation

Alumni Recruitment Club Guide

Letter from University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa Enrollment Management & Alumni Relations Aloha Warriors! Mahalo and welcome to the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa recruitment team! We are so grateful for your willingness to share your UH Mānoa pride with our prospective students and their families. With your participation, you help us to gain the visibility we want and need for UH Mānoa. Your enthusiasm and firsthand knowledge about the UHM experience will have a great influence on our prospective students. You are integral part of our recruitment efforts and we hope this Alumni Recruitment Manual will be a valuable tool for you as you attend college fairs, receptions, send-off picnics and hold one-on-one meetings with future Rainbow Warriors! Your feedback is very important to us, so please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know what other information may be useful to include in the future. Thank you again for your continuous help and support for the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa! Sincerely, Roxie M. Shabazz, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions Maile Au, Director of Alumni Engagement - Mānoa

Mission The purpose of the Recruitment Club is to extend the recruitment reach of the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa, across geographic areas, with our distinguished alumni by: •

Promoting an accurate and positive view of UH Mānoa throughout Hawai‘i, the U.S. Continent, Internationally, and especially in the areas that the UH Mānoa recruitment counselors cannot reach • Inspire future Rainbow Warriors to apply to the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa and • Encouraging our admitted Bows to enroll at Mānoa

Organization Although the UH Mānoa Alumni Recruitment Club is not a designated chapter, it is a group of proud alumni from all over the world, organized as a club who agree to recruit prospective students for Mānoa’s admission office. The Office of Admissions along with UH Mānoa’s Office of Alumni Relations will oversee the club and provide both training and materials needed to successfully recruit for your alma mater.

Table of contents NACAC Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Quick Facts ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Recruitment Club Activities ................................................................................................................ 10 Recruitment Best Practices ............................................................................................................... 13 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................... 14 Academics ................................................................................................................................... 14 Admissions .................................................................................................................................. 15 Campus Security ....................................................................................................................... 18 Clubs, Organizations, and Athletics ..................................................................................... 19 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................. 21 Graduate Admissions ............................................................................................................... 22 Location/Directions ................................................................................................................... 23 Majors ............................................................................................................................................ 24 National Student Exchange/Study Abroad ........................................................................ 26 Residency/WUE/Hawaiian Ancestry .................................................................................... 27 Visiting the Campus ................................................................................................................... 30 Recruitment Club Key Contacts ....................................................................................................... 31 Campus Contacts ................................................................................................................................ 32

NACAC Policy The University of Hawai‘i is a member in good standing with the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) and follows the Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP) Per the NACAC’s SPGP, any representative of a member school must follow the following mandatory practices: Promotion and Recruitment All members agree that they will: 1. Accurately represent and promote their schools, institutions, organizations, and services; 2. Not use disparaging comparisons of secondary or postsecondary institutions; 3. Not offer or accept any reward or remuneration from a secondary school, college, university, agency, or organization for placement or recruitment of students in the United States. Members who choose to use incentive-based agents when recruiting students outside of the US will ensure accountability, transparency, and integrity; 4. Be responsible for compliance with applicable laws and regulations with respect to the students’ rights to privacy. Additionally alumni must abide by NACAC’s alumni guidelines, which you can review by visiting NACAC website https://www.nacacfairs.org/globalassets/college-fair--homepage/ncf-documents/exhibit/alumniguidelines.pdf. Finally, please review the Statement of Principles of Good Practice in its entirety: https://www.nacacnet.org/globalassets/documents/advocacy-and-ethics/statement-of-principles-of-goodpractice/spgp_10_1_2016_final.pdf

Quick Facts Founded: 1907 Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Campus Size: 320 Acres Academic Year: Semester Degrees:

100 bachelors, 85 masters, 53 doctoral, 5 professional

Enrollment:

13,132 undergraduates & 4,922 graduate students

Resident/ Non-Resident Ratio:

63.4% / 36.6%

Undergraduate Acceptance Rate:

82.94%

Undergraduate Student/ Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Faculty (Doctoral Degrees): 90% Classes taught by grad assistants: 9.2% Average Class Size:

Male/Female Ratio:

43% male/56% female

Diversity: Students from all 50 states and over 130 countries American Indian or Alaska Native - 0.4% Asian - 38.2% Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander - 15.8% Black or African American - 2.1% Hispanic/Latino - 2.2% White, Caucasian - 22.5% Mixed - 15.11% International Students - 6% Other - 16.5% Mean GPA: 3.5 Mean SAT:

532 critical reading, 552 math

Rank:

54.7% in top 25% of graduating class

Athletics:

NCAA Division 1

Tuition (per year) AY 2018-2019: Resident $11,088 WUE $16,632 Non-Resident $33,120 Room & Board:

Approximately $13,000 per academic year

Books:

Approximately $1,300 per academic year

*Please note that costs and programs are subject to change.

Recruitment Club Activities The work that you do for us is critical to help extend our reach nationally and internationally. Your voice is very important for our prospective students to hear, as you know what it means to attend Mānoa! The following are the specific activities we are asking you to participate in and what we will train you to carry out for us: 1. College Fair Representation High schools, communities, and professional organizations will host college fairs, where high school students and their families can visit a broad array of colleges and universities all in one place, similar to a trade show. The University of Hawai‘i Mānoa attends these fairs so we can provide information to our prospective students about all the opportunities we can offer them. Due to the number of college fairs our university is invited to participate in, we need your assistance to cover the fairs in areas that are important to our recruitment efforts. For these fairs we ask of you to 1) take responsibility to retrieve recruitment materials that can be either sent directly to the venue or to a private residence, 2) attend the college fair and aim to arrive early to set-up your booth and stay until the end to help cleanup), and 3) actively engage with students and families. 4) Prior to attending fair, read instructions from Admissions staff carefully and thoroughly. Some fairs have strict rules and guidelines (i.e. NACAC, National College fairs) that need to be followed.

2. I Made Mānoa Mine Postcard Campaign The “I Made Mānoa Mine” Postcard Campaign is a chance for you to write a simple message to a handful of incoming first-year students within your geographic area. Your message should include a welcome to the ‘Ohana greeting and share how as an alumni you are excited that they chose to Make Mānoa Theirs. We ask that you handwrite your notes to the students, along with their address and send the postcards.

3. Accepted Student Reception Volunteers In March and April, we hold a series of Accepted Student Receptions (ASR) in some of our key recruitment areas (Hawai‘i, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) to encourage admitted students to enroll. These are typically large events, held at a central location at a hotel with a formal program and speakers. We Ho‘omaika‘i! Accepted Student Reception ask alumni to attend to help us greet our guests and mingle with them throughout the program. During our parent breakout session, we ask our alumni to assist us to answer questions that might pertain to their experiences at Mānoa. 9 Presented by

THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

4. Send-off Picnics Each summer many of the alumni living in various places throughout the U.S. Continent will host Send-Off Events and Picnics for our incoming first-time freshman. These are fun events where new first-time students can meet each other, current parents of enrolled students and you before they make the journey to Hawai‘i. These are very important events that can help us reduce our summer melt (number of students who say, “Yes, I am coming” but do not show up in the fall). If you can, we ask that our RCA members attend the picnics as invited by our alumni. The office of admission staff will try attending as well if possible and we will send swag to give to our new enrolling students as well! These are fun events where new first-time students and parents of these enrolled students can meet one another before they make the journey to Hawai’i. It is an opportunity to build relationships with other students and parents who are starting a new chapter with you. These events also help us reduce our summer melt (number of students who say, “Yes, I am coming” but do not show up in the Fall). The Office of Admissions Staff will also do their best to attend and provide UH Swag to give out to our newly enrolled students.

5. Aloha Time with a Prospective Student (one-on-one meetings) We would love you to spend some Aloha time with a prospective student and their family. Usually you would meet at a local coffee shop, and simply share your experiences when you were a student at Mānoa and answer any questions that they might have. Aloha Time provides our prospective students with the personal connection that helps them decide if UH Mānoa is the right institution for them. For your protection, we ask that you do not meet with students alone and that you meet in a public place.

6. Mānoa Match Mānoa Match is simply a referral program. If you know of potential students, who could be a good match for Mānoa, then let us know and we will add them to our prospect list. We will also send them a specialized invitation to apply, indicating that an UH Mānoa alumnus referred them to us. 10

Recruitment Best Practices

Introduce yourself

Arrive early when attending a college fair

and always identify

Smile & be enthusiastic!

yourself as an alumni

so you can set up the

representative.

UH Mānoa table.

Ask students Dress professionally, including aloha wear.

Show the aloha

about themselves:

spirit to other college

Why Mānoa, friends/family

representatives and to our college counselors!

attend Mānoa? Intended major, high school GPA, SAT, etc.

Do not speculate on the

Speak positively about

student’s chances for

our campus and avoid

admissions. If these types of

comparing us to other

questions come up, please

institutions – this supports

refer them back to the

our professional ethics

admissions office.

policies.

Frequently Asked Questions In this section of frequently asked questions, we share with you a compilation of commonly asked questions and answers, pertaining to a specific topic.

Academics 1. How is the University of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i at Ma-noa classified among other universities? We are classified as a Tier 1 doctoral university of international standing. We offer a comprehensive array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, including law and medicine; we carry out advanced research; we extend services to the community. 2. What are learning communities? Learning communities are pre-scheduled groups of classes designed to fulfill graduation requirements that allow Freshmen students to work with the same group of peers in multiple courses. freshmen students may be pre-registered for courses as early as May on a first-come, first-served basis. An upperclassman, trained as a peer mentor, is assigned to the learning community. 3. Is an honors program offered? There are two tracks to our honors program. A four year honors program is available to students entering their first year. Students who graduate high school with a minimum 3.5 GPA or higher may be invited to join. Students who do not receive an invitation but nevertheless meet the requirements are also welcome to apply. In addition, there is an upper division program that current UHM students or transfer students are eligible to apply to in their second semester sophomore year, or during their junior year who have maintained a 3.2 GPA or higher. GPA requirements can be weighted or unweighted. They must have at minimum 3 full semesters remaining to be eligible. Successful completion of the honors program entitles the student to a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree with honors distinction. For more information you may call (808) 956-8391, e-mail at honors@hawaii.edu or visit the website at manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors

Admissions 1.

• • • •

•

2. •

• • • 3.

• • • •

What is required to apply for admission as a first-time freshman? Completed self-reported application form The online self-reported application requires students to report all of their high school courses, grades, and test scores on the application for admission. $70 application fee Official high school transcripts (sent directly from the high school to UHM) and official SAT or ACT scores (sent directly from the testing center to UHM) will be required prior to enrollment, but not application (unless specifically requested by the Office of Admissions). We recommend that students include ALL test scores on the self-reported application because the highest scores from any test administration will be used to determine admission. What are the freshmen admission criteria? Note: Selected programs have more competitive admission requirements. High school units of study: 4 College Prep English 3 College Prep Math (must include Algebra 1, 2, and Geometry) 3 College Prep Sciences 3 College Prep Social Studies 4 College Prep Electives 5 Other Electives Cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.80 SAT 510 evidence based reading and writing and 510 math or ACT: 22 Composite, 22 Math and 22 English Rank: Top 40% of graduating class Are there additional documents that I could submit if I don’t meet all of the admission criteria? Letters of Recommendation Personal Data Sheet Essay Student should note that additional application documents are being sent in the “comment” section of the self-reported application.

What is required to apply for admission as a transfer student? Note: A minimum of 24 transferable semester college credits is required • Completed application form • $70 application fee • Official college transcripts of all colleges attended (sent directly from the colleges to UHM)

What are the minimum transfer admission criteria? Note: Selected majors have more competitive admission requirements. • Students who have a minimum of 24 transferable semester credits are required to have at least a 2.50 cumulative college grade point average if they are non-residents and a 2.0 cumulative college grade point average if they are residents.

6. Can I transfer before I have 24 transferable semester credits? • Yes, however, you must additionally submit official high school transcripts and official SAT or ACT scores. • Your application file will be evaluated utilizing both freshmen and transfer admission criteria. • Completed 12 transferable semester credits and at least 12 semester transferable credits in progress 7.

What is the deadline for applications? • Fall: Priority date is January 5 Final deadline is March 1 • Spring: Priority date is September 1 Final deadline is October 1 Note: (a) Some programs close earlier, so we recommend that you apply before the priority date. (b) International students must meet the priority application dates.

How can I receive an application for admission? To apply on-line: apply.hawaii.edu

To which address should I submit my application and supporting documents? Office of Admissions University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa 2600 Campus Road, Rm. 001 Honolulu, HI 96822

10. How long does it take to process an application? Once all of your application documents are received, it may take 3–8 weeks. Admission to selective majors may take additional time, since application documents are forwarded and reviewed by the specific school or college within the university. We encourage you to apply well in advance of the noted deadlines. 11. How do I check on the status of my application? Call our admissions office at (808) 956-8975 or (800) 823-9771 (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hawai‘i time). 15

12. If I had been accepted for a previous semester but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enroll, am I automatically accepted for a future semester? No, acceptances are for the semester of application only. You would have to re-apply for admission. 13. Is credit offered for AP or IB courses? Credits are granted on the basis of your score on the AP or IB exams. A description of what scores are accepted may be found at manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/policies.html. Click on Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB). 14.

Is the GED accepted? Yes. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions.

15. If I take the SAT or ACT more than once, how will the scores be used? We will take the best score from each subject received from any test date. For example, if you scored 520 critical reading, 490 math and 500 writing on your first test date and then scored 500 critical reading, 510 math and 490 writing on a subsequent test, the scores used for admission would be 520 critical reading, 510 math and 500 writing. 16. Are high school foreign language courses required for admission? Although foreign language courses are not required for admission, they are used to fulfill our college prep elective requirement.

Campus Security 1.

What crime prevention programs are available? • Safety Escort Service—Transportation or a walking escort from dusk to dawn for anyone walking alone on campus at night, upon request. • Emergency Call Boxes—77 emergency call boxes are located throughout the campus which connect the caller directly with the campus security dispatcher. • Crime Prevention Presentations—Presentations made annually on various crime prevention topics. • Facilities and Grounds Surveys—Potential safety and security hazards are reported by officers on patrol for corrective action. • 24/7 Duty—Campus security personnel are on duty 24 hours a day every day of the year. • Ma-noa Guardian App: A GPS enabled virtual security escort. Students can set an ETA timer and assign “guardians” to be notified if they do not reach their location in allotted time. App also features ability to text security tips and call 9-11 and D.P.S. directly from the app

Where can information be found on crime statistics for UHM? Visit the security website and download the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report manoa.hawaii.edu/dps/annualreport.html

How am I notified of emergencies that impact the health and safety of the UH community? Sign up for “UH Alert” and messages will be sent by email to your hawaii.edu account and/or via text message to your phone.

Clubs, Organizations, Athletics 1.

Is ROTC offered?

Army and Air Force ROTC are available. Army contact: 1311 Lower Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822 Ph.: (808) 956-7766 Fax: (808) 946-2840 Email: davidsul@hawaii.edu or roachwa@hawaii.edu Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/armyrotc Air Force contact: 1460 Lower Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI 96822 Ph.: (808) 956-7734/(808) 956-2781 Fax: (808) 956-6355 Email: afrotc@hawaii.edu Web: hawaii.edu/aerospace

2. 3.

What division is UHM in intercollegiate athletics?

NCAA Division 1

• •

• • •

• •

In what conference does UHM participate in athletics?

Mountain West Football Big West Men’s Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Women’s Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Waterpolo Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Men’s Volleyball Women’s Indoor Track and Field Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Pacific Coast Collegiate Sailing Conference Sailing Universal Cheerleaders Association Coed Cheerleading Women’s Sand Volleyball is not associated with a conference.

How do I contact the Athletic Department?

View the staff directory for phone numbers and email addresses of coaches and athletic directors at hawaiiathletics.com Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, 1337 Lower Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

What NCAA Division 1 sports are offered?

Men: Women: Coed:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Volleyball Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Waterpolo, Sailing Cheerleading, Sailing

What intramural sports are offered?

Intramural sports vary yearly; some that are offered are volleyball, tennis, soccer, basketball, badminton, and softball.

What instructional classes are offered through the leisure center?

Class offerings vary yearly; some, which have been offered, are Afro-Caribbean Dance, Astronomy, Belly Dancing, Ceramics, Hiking, Hula, Guitar, Surfing, Scuba, Sailing, Kayaking, Karate, Aerobics, CPR, and Yoga.

What clubs and organizations are present on campus?

There are approximately 200 clubs and organizations on campus. A sampling of what is offered follows. Refer to the Student Life and Development website at manoa.hawaii.edu/studentlife/studentorg for a complete list. Examples of the chartered organizations: Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i (undergraduate) Student Media Board Campus Center Board Examples of the registered independent clubs and organizations: Academic/Professional: American Institute of Architect Students, American Marketing Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Biology Club, Debate and Forensics Society, Ethnomusicology Association, Friends of Poetry, Health Occupation Students of America Cultural/Ethnic: Spanish Club, Fealofani o Samoa, Hawaiian Lion Dance Association, Indian Student Association, Japanese Culture Club, Taiwanese Student Association, Lover’s of South Asian Culture Honorary: Mortar Board Senior National Honor Society, Golden Key International, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Recreational/Leisure: Asian Beat Lovers, Bhakti Yoga Club, Cycle Ma¯noa, Gaming Institute, Outdoor Adventurers, Punk Rock and Music Expansion, Rainbow Jugglers Sports: Ma¯noa Ultimate Disc, Waikı¯ kı¯ Acrobatic Troupe, Aikido Club, Brazilian Freestyle Jiu-Jitsu, Kick Boxing Club, Field Hockey Club, Judo at UH, Kendo Club, Table Tennis Club Service: Ecology Club, Engineers Without Borders, Hukilau Hui Religious/Spiritual: Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Christians on Campus, Islamic Society, Latter Day Saints Student Association, Catholic Campus Ministry Political: Hawaiian Society of Law and Politics, Revolution Books Club, World Can’t Wait Other: Zena Warrior Princess Fan Club, Disney College Program Alumni Association 19

Financial Aid 1.

How do I apply for financial aid as a new student to the University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa? • Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on paper or on-line at fafsa.ed.gov. Indicate UHM’s school code, 001610, on the form. The earliest that it can be submitted to the federal processors is October 1. • You should apply for financial aid as early as possible, but you must be accepted for admission to UHM for your financial aid package to be processed and awarded. (It is best to apply early for admission to the university.) • Some students are selected for verification by the federal processors and must submit additional documents (e.g. copies of tax returns), before their financial aid package can be awarded. If your Student Aid Report indicates that your application has been selected, documents requested must be immediately submitted to the Financial Aid office for timely processing.

What types of financial aid do you offer? There are three basic types of financial aid. Grants and scholarships are forms of “gift aid”. Grants are usually based upon financial need; scholarships may be based on academic achievement, leadership and/or financial need. Loans are borrowed monies that must be repaid after graduation or leaving school. Work-study are funds earned in payment for a job. With the exception of scholarships, the aid offered is dependent upon the results of the FAFSA.

What is the priority date for financial aid applications? February 1; your FAFSA must be filed by this date and you must be accepted for admission to the university by this date to be in the priority group of students receiving financial aid packages.

Where can I find a list of scholarships available? Go to the financial aid website hawaii.edu/fas and click on scholarships under helpful links. You will find links to scholarship sites here. Also, upon acceptance to the university, you will have access to the STAR scholarship search site in your MyUH.

Is there a tuition installment payment plan available? Yes, a plan is available for the fall and spring semesters. There is a $30 non-refundable fee to sign up for the plan. Visit the website at myuhinfo.hawaii.edu/object/paymentfaq.html for more information.

How am I notified about my financial aid award? You will receive an email to your hawaii.edu email account.

How do I view my financial aid status and award? Login to your MyUH and navigate to financial aid. You may check on your status and award, even if you haven’t been notified by email.

Graduate Admissions 1.

• • • •

What information should be passed on regarding graduate admissions? The catalog contains info for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Admission requirements to the masters, doctoral, and professional programs vary greatly. Admission decisions are made by faculty and staff of the department, school, or college of which the major is a part. Students interested in any of the graduate programs should contact the graduate division admissions office for general information or to be referred to appropriate personnel for their major of interest. How can the graduate admissions offices be contacted? Office of Graduate Education Spalding 360 2540 Maile Way Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: E-mail: Website:

(808) 956-7541 graduate.education@hawaii.edu manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate

William S. Richardson School of Law 2515 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: Fax: E-mail: Website:

(808) 956-7966 (808) 956-3813 lawadm@hawaii.edu law.hawaii.edu

John A. Burns School of Medicine 651 Ilalo Street, Medical Education Bldg. Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: Fax: E-mail: Website:

(808) 692-1000 (808) 692-1251 medadmin@hawaii.edu jabsom.hawaii.edu

Location/Directions 1.

Where is the University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa located? The university is located in a residential neighborhood called Ma¯noa Valley, on the outskirts of the city of Honolulu. It is a 5–10 minute drive from Waikı¯ kı¯ and Ala Moana Center (a major shopping mall) and a 15 minute drive from downtown Honolulu. Our location is close to recreational and commercial areas and cultural activities. The Honolulu International Airport is approximately 10 miles away.

How do I get from the Honolulu International Airport to the University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa? By taxi, the cost will be approximately $35, not including driver’s tip. • • • • • •

How do I get from my Waikı¯ kı¯ hotel to the University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa? By taxi, fares vary according to hotel; we are approximately 3 miles away from most of the hotels.

• • • • • • 4.

By car, follow these directions: Take Nimitz Hwy. Turn left onto Pu‘uloa Rd. Bear right onto H1 going east Exit University Ave. Turn right onto Dole St. Turn right onto Lower Campus Rd. into the parking structure

By car, follow these directions: Take Ala Wai Blvd. Turn right onto McCully St. Turn right onto Kapi‘olani Blvd. Turn left onto University Ave. Turn right onto Dole St. Turn right onto Lower Campus Rd. into the parking structure What contact information can be provided? Main Address: University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa 2444 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone:

(808) 956-8111–University Switchboard

Admissions Office: University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa 2600 Campus Road, Rm. 001 Honolulu, HI 96822 Admissions Phone: (808) 956-8975 or (800) 823-9771 (toll-free) Admissions E-mail: uhmanoa.admissions@hawaii.edu 22

Majors 1.

What majors are offered at the University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa? The UHM offers bachelor’s degrees in 100 fields, master’s in 85, doctorates in 53 and professional degrees in 5. A list of undergraduate majors is noted in the search piece.

What are some of the more popular majors? Business, Education, Engineering, Psychology, Communication, Biology, Nursing

In what fields of study is the University nationally recognized? Ocean and earth sciences, International business, Languages, Tropical agriculture, Tropical medicine, Hawaiian Studies, Asian and Pacific studies, Travel industry management, Education, Social Work, Comparative Philosophy, Religion, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Law

What is meant by “design your own major”? If UHM does not offer a program of study that the student would like to pursue, the student may submit a proposal and, if approved by the academic advisors, have that major as a focus under the Interdisciplinary Studies major.

See following page for list of academic programs.

• UNDERGRADUATE

Academic Programs •

Adapted Physical Activity

•

• • • American Studies • •

• GRADUATE DOCTORATE

Education, Special

Animal Sciences

• • Educational Foundations • • Educational Psychology

• •

Art

• • • Engineering, Civil

• •

Art History

•

• •

Asian Studies

• • • Engineering, Electrical

• •

• • • English

Athletic Training

•

• • Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering •

Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology

•

Molecular Cell Biology

• • • Music • • • Natural Resources & Environmental Management • • • Nursing

English as a Second Language*

• Nutrition

• • Entomology

•

Biochemistry

•

• •

Biological Engineering

•

Biology

• • • Botany

• • • Microbiology

• • • Engineering, Mechanical

• • • Atmospheric Sciences

•

Engineering, Computer

Astrophysics

• • Biomedical Sciences

Medical Technology • Medicine

• Educational Policy Studies

• Architecture

• • • Astronomy

•

• • Educational Administration

• • • Anthropology •

• GRADUATE MASTERS

•

Environmental Design (Architecture) Environmental Studies* • Epidemiology

• • Oceanography • •

Pacific Islands Studies Peace Studies*

•

Ethnic Studies

•

Ethnobotany

•

Business Administration

Nutritional Sciences

• • Ocean & Resources Engineering

• Exceptionalities

Philippine Language & Literature •

Philippine Studies

• •

Business, Accounting

•

Family Resources

•

Business, Entrepreneurship

• • • Philosophy

•

Fashion Design & Merchandising

Business, Finance

• • • Physics

•

Filipino

Business, Human Resource Management

•

• •

•

Financial Engineering

• • • Political Science

•

Food Science

Business, International

•

• Business, International Management

•

Food Science & Human Nutrition French

•

Business, Management

• •

•

Business, Management

• • • Geography

•

Business, Marketing

Information Systems

• • • Geology & Geophysics

• • Cell & Molecular Biology

• Professional Educational Practice • • • Psychology •

•

Public Administration

• • • Public Health

Geology

•

Plant & Environmental Protection

• • •

Rehabilitation Counseling Religion

Geoscience for Professionals

•

Russian

• • • Chemistry

•

German

Samoan*

• • • Chinese

•

Sanskrit*

•

Global Environmental Science

Chinese Studies

•

• •

Hawaiian

•

Classics

• • • Second Language Studies

• •

Hawaiian Studies

• •

Communication

•

Hindi*

•

• •

• Communication & Information Sciences

• • • History

• Communication Sciences & Disorders

•

Ilokano

•

Indonesian*

•

Information & Computer Sciences

•

Interdisciplinary Studies

Communicology (Speech)

• • • Computer Science Creative Media

•

• Curriculum & Instruction

• • • Japanese

Curriculum Studies

• Social Welfare • •

Social Work

• • • Sociology •

Southeast Asian Studies

• •

Spanish

•

Teaching Thai*

•

• • • Theatre

Japanese Studies

Dance

• •

•

Journalism

•

Dental Hygiene

• • • Tropical Agriculture and the

•

Khmer (Cambodian)*

•

Travel Industry Management Environment

• • Developmental & Reproductive Biology

• • • Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science

• • East Asian Languages & Literatures

• • Tropical Medicine

• • • Korean

• • Tropical Plant Pathology

• • • Economics

•

• Education •

Korean Studies

• • Law

Education, Early Childhood

•

Library & Information Science

•

Education, Elementary

• • • Linguistics*

• •

Education, Learning Design & Technology

•

• •

Education, Physical

• • • Marine Biology

•

Education, Secondary

• • • Mathematics

• • Urban & Regional Planning • •

Vietnamese* Women’s Studies • • Zoology

Malay*

Academic programs are subject to change. See catalog for most recent program information. Visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu

National Student Exchange/Study Abroad 1.

What is the National Student Exchange (NSE)? The NSE is an undergraduate exchange program that provides opportunities for students to study for up to one academic year at another college within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam, and selected partner colleges in Canada.

What colleges participate in the NSE and how can I get more information? There are currently 160 colleges participating in the NSE. For a listing of the colleges and detailed information, e-mail exchange@hawaii.edu or call (808) 956-4642

What tuition rate does a student on NSE pay?

Plan A tuition: Student pays the host institution’s resident tuition and fees. Plan B tuition: Student pays UHM tuition and fees.

Accepting colleges determine the plan that is offered. Some colleges offer one plan and others offer both.

What are the minimum requirements for participation in NSE? •

Full time enrollment at UHM in the term prior to the exchange

•

Minimum UHM cumulative gpa of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

•

Must be a classified undergraduate student

What is Study Abroad? Students may take college courses in another country as part of a group program arranged by UHM. Students receive UHM credit for the courses because they are considered part of the UHM program.

What are some of the study abroad locations? Locations vary; they have included Australia, England, France, Spain, China, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Tahiti, Philippines, Germany, Argentina

Is there a minimum cumulative gpa required for participation? 3.0 cumulative gpa minimum

How many students per program are allowed and is there an advisor accompanying the group? Most programs have a maximum of 20 students and a resident director who accompanies the group.

264 Studied abroad during the 2015-2016 academic year

How many students participate in Study Abroad from UHM every year?

10.

What is the contact for more info? National Student Exchange 2600 Campus Rd, QLCSS 406B Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: Email: Website:

(808) 956-0346 exchange@hawaii.edu manoa.hawaii.edu/nse

Study Abroad Center 1890 East-West Road, Moore 115 Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 956-5143 Email: uhmsac@hawaii.edu Website: studyabroad.hawaii.edu

Residency/WUE/Hawaiian Ancestry 1.

How can a student be considered a Hawai‘i resident for tuition purposes? Residency requirements are complex. Detailed information is available on the admissions website manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financing, (click on Hawai‘i Residency) or contact the residency officer at (808) 956-8975 or (800) 823-9771.

Are there any reduced tuition programs in which UHM participates? The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition program allows classified undergraduate students from selected states or U.S. territories to attend the UHM at a lower tuition rate. Students must be residents of one of the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. All majors are eligible to WUE. Students who are residents of a WUE state will be automatically granted the tuition reduction upon acceptance. The WUE application is part of the online application for admission. Students pay one and one-half times the in-state tuition, rather than the usual non-resident tuition.

Are there tuition reductions for students of Hawaiian ancestry who are residents of states other than Hawai‘i? Students of Hawaiian ancestry may qualify for a statutory exemption that allows them to pay in-state tuition. An official copy of the student’s birth certificate and, if necessary, that of the student’s parents/grandparents must be submitted and the statutory exemption section of the application for admission must be completed and submitted.

Residential Life 1.

What housing options are available? Residence halls comprise approximately 2/3 of all on-campus accommodations. Most are double occupancy, with community bathrooms and lounge facilities. Apartments are also available for upperclassmen.

How do I apply for housing? Complete an online housing application and submit the housing application fee. For information, call (808) 956-8177, e-mail uhmsh@hawaii.edu, or go to manoa.hawaii.edu/housing. The online application is also on that website.

What is the priority deadline to apply for housing? May 1. Check the housing website for updated info and details.

Are freshmen required to live in the residence halls? No, living on campus is not mandatory. However, we believe that residence life is an important component of the higher education experience and encourage on-campus living.

How many students live on campus? Almost 4,000 students live on campus.

Can I request an individual room? There are a limited number of single rooms available. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests, but due to the small number of single rooms, we may not be able to grant your request.

Can I request a specific roommate? Yes, the application form has a section for roommate requests. Both roommates must request each other and list their hall and room preference in the same order. Though not guaranteed, housing services will accommodate requests as they are best able.

Are the rooms wired for high-speed internet access? Yes. Computers must be equipped with a network interface card with an RJ 45 port. There is also the UHM Wifi network students can access.

What is the housing placement priority? Traditional freshmen have priority, if the housing application and fee are received in the housing office by the housing priority deadline and the student has been accepted for admission and submitted the intent to enroll and deposit by May 1. Next priority are students who lived in the residence halls as freshmen during the previous spring semester. Then first-year undergraduate transfer students have priority. Check the website for additional details. Housing is limited and not guaranteed. Students should be prepared to find off-campus housing as upperclassmen. 27

10.

Are there smoke free residence halls? All residence halls and apartment complexes are designated smoke free.

11.

What is the approximate cost for freshman residence halls? It is approximately $6,000 per year for a shared double room in the Hale Aloha Towers, where most freshmen are housed.

12.

What assistance is available for off-campus housing? The housing services office maintains an off-campus housing website housing.hawaii.edu/och and also lists off-campus dormitories on their website.

13.

Are meal plans required of those living in residence halls? Yes. However, if you are in one of the on-campus apartments, plans are available, but not required.

14.

What meal plans are available? Meal plan options are listed on the housing website (uhm.sodexomyway.com). The costs range from approximately $4,000 to $4,500 per year.

15.

What is typically provided in a residence hall room? Beds, desks, chairs, and closets are provided. Students must bring their own linens, pillows, telephones, and personal items. The residence hall handbook lists prohibited items and guidelines for allowed items. One microwave and refrigerator (meeting established guidelines) per student is allowed in the room.

16.

How do I find out if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been offered a housing contract? Contracts are offered via your hawaii.edu email account.

Visiting the Campus 1.

How do I arrange a campus tour? The easiest way to schedule a campus tour is on-line at manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/visit. Students may also e-mail visituhm@hawaii.edu or call (808) 956-7137.

When are campus tours offered? Campus tours are offered M-F (excluding holidays) from 1:00 - 2:30 PM for the Campus Visit Experience. This features an admissions presentation followed by an hour walking tour. Campus tours can fill up months in advance during peak season. Making a reservation well ahead of time is encouraged.

What hotels are located near the UHM campus? The Waikı¯ kı¯ area provides the greatest selection of hotels, all located conveniently close to the campus. Waikı¯ kı¯ is approximately 3 miles, a 5-10 minutes drive away. The Aqua-Aston Hotels and Courtyard Marriott Waikiki Beach Hotels offer special rates to students who identify themselves as “UHM Campus Tour participants.” For more information on special hotel rates, visit manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/visit/special.html

Alumni Recruitment Club Key Contacts Roxie Shabazz

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions rshabazz@hawaii.edu (808) 956-3584

Jan Taniguchi

Associate Director of Admissions jant@hawaii.edu (808) 956-8975

Maile Au

Director of Alumni Engagement, UH MÄ noa maile.au@uhfoundation.org (808) 956-8336

Ryan Yamaguchi Associate Director of Admissions

rtyamagu@hawaii.edu (808) 956-8975

Meet Our Admissions Team

Back row (L to R): Justin Lau, Jose Magno, Shane Jackson, Lee Nakamoto, Sean Tomlinson Front row (L to R): Chris Nakano, Jennica Baldonado, Abigail Huliganga, Jan Taniguchi, Melanie Bonilla, Nicki Neimy, Tracyn Nagata 30

Campus Contacts Program/Office Phone E-mail Admissions (808) 956-8975 manoa.admissions@ (800) 823-9771 hawaii.edu Athletics (Athletic Director)

(808) 956-7301

athdir@hawaii.edu

Bookstore (catalog order)

(808) 956-4338

book@hawaii.edu

Campus Security (808) 956-8211 dpschief@hawaii.edu Campus Tours (808) 956-7137 visituhm@hawaii.edu (800) 823-9771 Cashier (tuition payment)

(808) 956-7554

billpayment-l@lists.hawaii.edu

Commuter Services (parking)

(808) 956-8899

parking@hawaii.edu

Financial Aid (808) 956-7251 finaid@hawaii.edu Health Services (health form/immunizations)

(808) 956-8965

uhsm@hawaii.edu

Housing (room and board)

(808) 956-8177

uhmsh@hawaii.edu

International Student Services

(808) 956-8613

issmanoa@hawaii.edu

KOKUA Program (disability services) (808) 956-7511 V/T (808) 956-7612

kokua@hawaii.edu

Ma-noa Advising Center

madadv@hawaii.edu

(808) 956-7273

Ma-noa Career Center (808) 956-7007 careers@hawaii.edu National Student Exchange

(808) 956-4642

New Student Programs (orientation) (808) 956-3667 (888) 700-5420

exchange@hawaii.edu nso@hawaii.edu

Security (808) 956-6911 uhcs@hawaii.edu Campus Escort Service (808) 956-SAFE Study Abroad (808) 956-5143 uhmsac@hawaii.edu

(808) 956-8975 (800) 823-9771 toll-free manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions manoa.admissions@hawaii.edu facebook.com/manoaadmissions instagram.com/manoa_admissions twitter.com/manoaadmissions youtube.com/universityofhawaii manoaadmissions Visit us! Experience a campus tour by calling (808) 956-7137 or visituhm@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i at MÄ noa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.