Welina Mai
(Welcome)
to an educational experience like none found anywhere else in the world
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.
MCCARTHY MALL
HAMILTON LIBRARY
KENNEDY THEATRE
CAMPUS CENTER
HAWAIʻI HALL
THE QUAD
CLARENCE T.C. CHING FIELD STAN SHERIFF CENTER
WARRIOR RECREATION CENTER
QUEEN LILIʻUOKALANI CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
STUDENT HOUSING
CAMPUS ARBORETUM
Our 320-acre Mānoa campus is home to more than 4,000 trees and 500 species from all over the world.
200 FT.
Vertical drop at Mānoa Falls. A well known and popular hiking trail and waterfall in Mānoa!
71°F
Average annual temperature (low)
3 MILES
From Mānoa to downtown Honolulu and less than a mile from Waikīkī.
PHOTO CREDIT: ANDY STENZ
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Maluna a'e o nā lāhui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka. ACCREDITATION Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) AVG. CLASS SIZE 33 Lower Division 20 Upper Division STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 % OF FACULTY WITH PHD: 85% RESEARCH 1 Designated by the Carnegie Institute Based on Fall 2022 facts and statistics provided by UH Manoa Institutional Research & Analysis Office. For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/iro
DIVERSITY
"Above all nations
humanity."
Student Characteristics STUDENT
33% *Asian
27.5% Caucasian
17.7% *Native Hawaiian
16.6% Multiracial
2.2% Hispanic
1.8% African American
0.6% Unknown
0.6% American Indian or Alaskan Native *Asian
9.2% Filipino
9.2% Mixed Asian
5.9% Japanese
4.3% Chinese
1.7% Korean
2.4% Other Ethnicities *Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
16.7% Native Hawaiian or Part Hawaiian
<1% Other Pacific Islander 128 Countries and Regions Represented 19,074 Total Fall 2022 Enrollment (14,198 Undergraduate 4,876 Graduate) DID YOU KNOW? UH Manoa is in the top 10 most ethnically diverse universities in the United States (2022, US News and World Report) 54% Top 25% in high school 99 Bachelor Programs 87 Masters Programs 52 Doctoral Programs LOCATION Honolulu, O‘ahu, HI FOUNDED CAMPUS SIZE 320 Acres 3.69 Avg. high school GPA 6% International 36% Out-of-State/ U.S. National 58% Hawai‘i (In-State) 1907 Land, Sea, Sun, and Space Grant Designation
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Endless Possibilities
At the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, we give you the tools to follow your dreams with a choice of 99 bachelor’s degrees, 87 master’s degrees, 52 doctoral degrees, and 5 professional doctoral degrees.
WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO, WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE.
UNSURE ABOUT YOUR MAJOR? manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/ exploratory
Our Exploratory Programs assist students in selecting a major that aligns their interests, abilities, and goals.
EARN YOUR BACHELORS AND MASTERS IN 5 YEARS manoa.hawaii.edu/bam
The Bachelor's and Master's (BAM) Degree Program gives you the opportunity to graduate with both your Bachelor's and Master's degree within 5 years!
PRE-HEALTH AND PRE-LAW ADVISING manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/pac
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
*Interdisciplinary
Natural Resources & Environmental Management Nursing Nursing Practice Nutritional Sciences N • • • • • • Pacific Islands Studies Philippine Language & Culture Philippine Studies Philosophy Physics Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences Political Science Professional Educational Practice Psychology Public Administration Public Health P • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Theatre & Dance Travel Industry Management Tropical Agriculture & the Environment Tropical Medicine Tropical Plant Pathology Tropical Plant & Soil Science T • • • • • • • • Ocean & Resources Engineering Oceanography O • • Urban & Regional Planning Zoology U Z • • Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies W • Fashion Design & Merchandising Finance Food Science Food Science & Human Nutrition French F • • • • • • • Geography & Environment German Global Environmental Science G • • • • Hawaiian Hawaiian Studies History Human Development & Family Studies Human Resource Management H • • • • • • • • • Information & Computer Sciences Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies* International Business I • • • • • Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science Korean Korean Studies K • • • • • Japanese Journalism J • • • Landscape Architecture Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas Law Learning Design & Technology Library & Information Science Linguistics L • • • • • • • 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 M • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Early Childhood Earth and Planetary Sciences Earth Sciences East Asian Languages & Literatures Economics Education 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 Environmental Management Epidemiology Ethnic Studies E • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Accounting American Studies Animal Sciences Anthropology Architecture Art Art History Asian International Affairs Asian Studies Astronomy Astrophysics Athletic Training Atmospheric Science A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Biochemistry Biological Engineering Biology Botany Business Administration B • • • • • • Cell & Molecular Biology Chemistry Chinese Civil Engineering Communication Communication & Information Sciences Communication Sciences & Disorders Communicology (Speech) Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Cinematic Arts Curriculum Studies C • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dental Hygiene Developmental & Reproductive Biology Dietetics D • • • Undergraduate | Advanced Degree School Counseling Second Language Studies Secondary Education Social Welfare Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education S • • • • • • • • • • • • • Religious Traditions & Ancient Civilizations Religious Traditions of Asia and the Pacific R • • Quantitative Health and Clinical Research Q •
Areas of Study
of curriculum
See catalog for most current program information. For a more detailed view
offering please see the link below: manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog
Studies Program
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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 one of 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 MĀNOA, WE DON'T JUST EDUCATEWE HELP YOU MAKE HISTORY!
Hawai‘i Institute of Astronomy discovered Earth’s first known interstellar visitor passing through our Solar System.
John A. Burns School of Medicine has ranked #1 in National Institutes of Health research awards among community-based public medical schools.
The UH Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institutedesignated cancer center in Hawai'i and the Pacific.
We are among the universities leading multilingual and multicultural education in the nation with 29 world languages taught on our campus.
College of Social Sciences (CSS) University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) forecasts and research are cited regularly in the local, national and international press
UH Mānoa is 1 of only 100 public universities in the U.S. recognized with highest research activity
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.
Five UH Mānoa subjects are in the top 75 in the world according to the 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). These include oceanography (#12), atmospheric sciences (#15), categories of hospitality and tourism management, earth sciences and communication (ranging from #51–75).
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) and Applied Research Lab were awarded up to $25 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop an engineered coral reef ecosystem, inspired by natural reefs, to help protect coastlines from flooding, erosion and storm damage.
Read more about Aaronʻs experience: go.hawaii.edu/xBX
PHD ZOOLOGY STUDENT, AARON TOH DIVING UNDERWATER NEAR MCMURDO STATION, ANTARCTICA.
PHOTO CREDIT: STEVE RUPP
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Shidler College of Business (international business focus) is consistently ranked amongst the top programs in the nation by The U.S. News and World Report.
The world’s first Ethnomathematics program is offered at UH Manoa. Students can experience math in and outside classrooms, bridging indigenous wisdom and 21st century skills.
Hawai‘i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is the longest earth-based Mars simulation conducted on U.S. soil.
UH Manoa owns and operates the only research facility in the world, Moku O Lo‘e, which is built entirely on a coral reef.
The Richardson School of Law was just named on The Princeton Review's 2021 Best Law Schools
The Music Department is known globally for having the nation’s largest ethnomusicology program.
The Institute for Biogenesis Research at the John A. Burns School of Medicine cloned the world’s first mouse and pioneered genetic and reproductive research with transgenic mice.
Scientists at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources were the first in the world to develop a disease-resistant, transgenic papaya species.
Our Masters in Music Education Program earned a ranking of fourth place in a national survey of Music Education programs across the country.
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 subtropical plants.
The Cyber-Enabled Collaboration Analysis Navigation and Observation Environment (CyberCANOE), a data visualization system said to be the best in the country.
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.
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.
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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.
Let's Go Bows!
Student Life and Development
manoa.hawaii.edu/studentlife
Student Housing manoa.hawaii.edu/housing
Athletics (NCAA Division I)
hawaiiathletics.com
Band uhbands.org
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.
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Take Mānoa Anywhere
MĀNOA STUDY ABROAD CENTER
studyabroad.hawaii.edu
Go farther with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Study Abroad Center. Summer, semester, and year-long 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.
MĀNOA INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
manoa.hawaii.edu/mix
Mānoa International Exchange enables UH Mānoa 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.
NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
hawaii.edu/diversity/nse
Gain the experience of attending another U.S. college while still a student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Choose from over 200 public universities, with tuition of either the cost of UH Mānoa, or the resident tuition of the host institution. Exchanges are for one or two semesters, usually starting in the fall.
JENNY LAU IN BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA11
Molding the Future
Integrated Student Experiences bridge UH Mānoa faculty, alumni and students together through unique and collaborative partnerships that bridge classroom concepts with hands-on, project-based learning opportunities and real-life industry experiences.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALUMNI STORIES VISIT: UHALUMNI.ORG/NEWS/PROFILES
This experience has been beneficial as it allowed me to get hands on experiences in engineering rather than being in the classroom and learning about theory. I also got to put my skills to the test, contributed to real life products and made great connections with alumni.
LA’I VIERNES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTProfessor Ray and his advanced engineering students have really helped us by creating chocolate molds and designs that were not available anywhere else in the world. When we really started talking about my needs as a business and what he does with his work, we found this perfect sweet spot to be innovative and utilize the talents of local people.
ERIN KANNO UEHARA OWNER, CHOCO LE‘A
We first come to Choco Le‘a to see what they need. Then we make some rough sketches and go back to the students who are the innovators here. They translate the ideas into something that can be produced into pieces of chocolate, develop the prototypes and use 3D Printers to make molds. The students are able to determine what really works during the entire process.”
DR. TYLER RAY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGVIERNES STUDENT
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ERIN KANNO UEHARA ALUMNA
DR. TYLER RAY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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EARTH 103 FIELD TRIP PC: THOMAS SHEA (SOEST) 14
Your UH Mānoa Journey Starts Here
The Office of Admissions reviews Freshman, Transfer, International, and 2nd Bachelor applications. We accept applications for both the fall and spring semesters. Be aware that certain majors/programs have various admission deadlines and additional application procedures.
Step 1
Complete and submit an online application for the semester you want to start. go.hawaii.edu/HJy
Step 2
Submit a non-refundable application fee or submit an application fee waiver request.
Step 3
Submit official/unofficial high school transcripts (freshman) or post-secondary transcripts (transfer or 2nd Bachelor).
Step 4
Allow a minimum of 4 weeks for an admissions decision to be rendered.
Academic Preparedness
Incoming freshmen should have the necessary high school preparation for academic success at UH Mānoa. This includes completing required college-prep courses upon graduating from high school. For a complete list of admission requirements, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/freshman/
SAT/ACT Score Optional
We do not require SAT/ACT scores; we are a test-optional institution. If available, you may selfreport your SAT/ACT scores on the application.
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency through an approved English Proficiency Test. For a list of approved tests and score requirements, please visit the ELI Requirements section on the English Language Institute website: hawaii.edu/eli
Merit Scholarship Eligibility
Admitted applicants with a strong cumulative gpa may be considered for a merit scholarship. Awards are based on availability, so the sooner you apply, the better your chances of being considered.
Transfer Credits
A transcript is considered official only if it is sent directly from the issuing school to the Office of Admissions. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted before a transfer credit evaluation can be initiated. See how your credits may transfer by exploring the Course Transfer Database: go.hawaii.edu/VQa
Advising Program Sheets
Every major requires specific courses to earn a degree. Knowing what courses and when to take them are vital to graduating in a timely manner. For a list of majors and their requirements, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/programsheets
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the QR code and submit your application today!
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Investing in Your Future
= $37,983
FINANCIAL AID manoa.hawaii.edu/fas Financial Aid can come in the form of:
• Grants
• Scholarships/Waivers
• Work Study
• Loans Visit the Financial Aid Services website for more information on how to apply and access scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIPS manoa.hawaii.edu/fas/types-of-aid/ scholarships
• Merit Scholarships
• UH System Scholarships
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has many scholarship opportunities for incoming freshman and transfer students. Over $4 million was awarded last year to 1,928 UH Mānoa students.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HAWAI‘I RESIDENCY, WUE, NON-RESIDENT TUITION manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financing/residency.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COST, VISIT: manoa.hawaii.edu/fas/cost
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.
$11,304 $882 $1,350 $14,936 $2,742 $1,117 $33,336 $882 $1,350 $14,936 $2,742 $1,117 $16,956
$1,350 $14,936 $2,742 $1,117 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
$32,331 $54,363 TOTAL
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES UNIVERSITY FEES ROOM & BOARD PERSONAL EXPENSES TRANSPORTATION TUITION 16
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Uniquely Hawai‘i
MOKU O LOʻE AND THE KOʻOLAU MOUNTAIN RANGE
"The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." (Motto of the State of Hawaiʻi)
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"Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono."
FLAG OF HAWAI‘I
DID YOU KNOW?
Each moku (district) 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.
‘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.
THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I HAS TWO OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Hawaiian and English
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.
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.
There are two mountain ranges on O‘ahu: Ko‘olau and Wai‘anae Mountains
3RD HAPPIEST STATE IN THE U.S.
‘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.
HAWAIIAN ALPHABET
There are only 13 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet:
WalletHub, 2021
MOST INCLUSIVE STATE IN THE U.S.
UC Berkeleyʻs Othering & Belonging Institute, 2022
CREDIT: ANDY STENZ
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The eight stripes on the Hawaiian flag represents the eight Hawaiian islands.
Hawai‘i Island
Maui Kaho‘olawe
Lana‘i
Moloka‘i O‘ahu
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Kaua‘i Ni‘ihau
"First is the foundation, and later is the building. Learn all that you will, then practice wisdom."
SALT KAKAʻAKO, HONOLULU
‘O ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu.
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Cover Art: DOLKII and UH Alumni Collaboration
Shaiyanne Dar is the Owner of Dolkii Hawai‘i, an online boutique that has become known for its soft graphic tees, featuring island inspired designs. In the spring of 2018, Dolkii launched the WAHINE Collection in partnership with Women's Fund of Hawai‘i (WFH), a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls statewide. A portion of sales from all Wahine tees sold are donated to WFH, and since its launch, Dolkii has donated over $15,000 to support the continued efforts of WFH.
Shaiyanne graduated with a Bachelors in Finance & International Business from UH Mānoa. She later continued her education at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles where she specialized in apparel manufacturing and merchandising.
A special mahalo to UH Athletics, UH News, UH Alumni, Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office, SOEST, Activities Council, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, UH Mānoa Bookstore, Jose Magno, Andy Stenz, Jenny Lau, Nolan Omura, and our UH Mānoa Rainbow Warrior students for their image contributions.
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.