Summer Institute

The program offers sheltered coursework over the summer, mostly taught by Hawaiian professors and instructors in a range of disciplines. The sheltered courses (only our program students are in the class) means that the course is tuition-free for registrants, only requiring enrollees to pay for the course and student fees.

The intention of this summer institute program is to:

  • provide credit-based opportunities for Hawaiian students to progress through their college journey
  • expose Hawaiian students to Hawaiian mentors across a range of academic disciplines
  • offer Hawaiian-focused coursework for students who may not be able to take advantage of such coursework during the academic year, especially for non-majors wishing to “explore” and learn about Hawaiian history, culture, language and research.

Students earn credits toward graduation and as a supplement, participate in workshops that introduce them to student resources, prepare them with the necessary skills and tools for their first year in college, and help them build a Hawaiian identity at UH Mānoa!

SUMMER 2024

Dr. Alohalani Brown

Professor, Department of Religions and Ancient Civilization, UH Mānoa
REL 205 Understanding Hawaiian Religion (Summer Session I)

Nalani Balutski

Research & Assessment Specialist, Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, UH Mānoa
EDEF 352 History of Education in Hawaiʻi (Summer Session I)

Dr. Kahikina de Silva

Associate Professor, Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, UH Mānoa

Dr. Uluwehi Hopkins

UH Mānoa
HIST 296 Topics in History: Hawaiʻi in the World (Summer Session I)

Application Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline – April 2, 2024
  • High School Students – April 12, 2024
  • Summer Session I
    • Non-Mānoa Continuing Students – May 5, 2024
    • UH Mānoa Students – May 8, 2024
  • Summer Session II
    • Non-Mānoa Continuing Students – June 17, 2024
    • UH Mānoa Students – June 18, 2024

Important Dates

First Day of Summer Session I – May 20, 2024
Memorial Day Holiday – May 26, 2024
First Day of Intersession – June 10, 2024
Kamehameha Day Holiday – June 11, 2024
Final day of Summer Session I – June 28, 2024
First Day of Summer Session II – July 1, 2024
American Independence Day Holiday – July 4, 2024
Final Day of Intersession – July 19, 2024
Final Day of Summer Session II – August 9, 2024