Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center
The Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC), formerly known as the Professions Advising Center, is a walk-in resource center for students interested in law, medicine (allopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, osteopathic, podiatric), or the health sciences (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, etc.).
We're here to help!
Our mission is to guide students in discovering their paths in life and in transforming their professional dreams into reality.
PAC is staffed by peer advisors trained to help you clarify your career goals, choose a major, plan appropriate coursework, research professional programs, find opportunities to gain experience, and apply to schools. Come in and get started on the right track towards your professional career!
No appointment is necessary!
Come in for advising or to use resources any time PAC is open. Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
PAC is located at the heart of the Mānoa campus, in QLCSS 101, on Varney Circle. For general questions, call (808) 956-4045 or e-mail uhpac@hawaii.edu.
If you are not on island or unable to visit us in-person, webcam advising is available using 
software.
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UHM Nursing Prerequisite Change!
- Prerequisite changes
- The General Elective requirement (3 credits) has been removed from the application requirements
- Students may still need general elective credits to meet the 120 minimum Manoa graduation requirement
- The MICR 140L has been removed from the application requirements
- This course will not be required in the program
For the most current list of prerequisites, please click on the following:
BSN Info Sheet and Application
While the Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center offers advising services in all of the fields listed on the left-hand column, only the following programs are offered in the State of Hawai'i:
Medicine |
Law |
Nursing |
Pharmacy |
Nutrition |
Social Work |
Public Health |
Medical Technology |
Forensic Science |
Speech Pathology & Audiology |
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program at UHM
This pre-veterinary medicine program is not a degree granting major, but an advising program to better prepare University of Hawaii at Manoa students for applying to veterinary school.
This program provides one-on-one advising for pre-vet students as well as opportunities for experience, guidance on coursework, applications, and many more.
For more information on how to get started on your path to becoming a veterinarian, click here!
Nursing Admission Examination Dates Posted
The UH Mānoa School of Nursing offers Nursing Entrance Test (NET) and National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination (NLN-PAX).
- Students applying for admission to the UHM School of Nursing must take the NLN-PAX. (UHM Nursing program will not accept the NET)
Test Dates and Registration Information
Administered at UH - Manoa
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Administered at Kapiolani Community College
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UH Mānoa BSN Nursing Info. Sessions & Application Forms
To all students who are interested in applying to the UH Mānoa School of Nursing, there will be upcoming Info. Sessions held at Webster Hall 201, Conference Room:
- March 5, 10:30am-12:00pm
- March 22, 10:30am-12:00pm
- April 9, 1:30pm-3:00pm
- May 3, 10:30am-12:00pm
Please attend one of the above School of Nursing Informational Sessions prior to coming into the PAC office for advising. In addition, you can access the BSN Info. Sheet and BSN Application forms listed below:
BSN Info Sheet and Application
UH Mānoa MEPN Nursing Info. Sessions
To all students who are interested in applying to the UH Mānoa Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN), there will be upcoming Info. Sessions held at Webster Hall Room 203:
- Tuesday, January 24th, 4:30-6:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 28th, 4:30-6:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 27th, 4:30-6:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 24th, 4:30-6:30 pm
Due to limited space, please RSVP by e-mailing mepn@hawaii.edu no later than noon the Friday previous to the session you would like to attend.
Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN)
Undergraduate Advising Workshops
Want to learn more about the FSHN major? Thinking of transferring majors to FSHN? Attend one of these workshops in Agriculture Science 314 Mauka Table. Bring a copy of your transcript!
- Monday: 1:30-4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 1:30-3:00 PM
- Thursday: 1:30-3:30 PM
Questions? Contact Dr. Stewart at mstew@hawaii.edu
