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O‘ahu - University Preview Day

The Mānoa Experience - University Preview Day

Saturday, April 1, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
UH Mānoa campus (Campus map)
2500 Campus Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96822

About The Mānoa Experience

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Our FREE campus-wide open house brings thousands of prospective students & families to the beautiful University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus.

Come, discover the Mānoa Experience!

  • Meet with engaging faculty, staff, & students from our Academic Programs & Student Services
  • Experience demonstrations, hands-on activities, & displays
  • Go on various tours highlighting our campus & learning facilities
  • Visit the Office of Admissions - check your application status
  • Watch performances by student groups
  • Win free prizes & giveaways
  • Get your UH gear at our University Bookstore
  • & much more!

Registration is required to receive an on-campus parking pass for the day of event


If you have a documented disability and associated disability access needs, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions, (808) 956-7137 or uhmevent@hawaii.edu. Office hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (HST), excluding state holidays. Advanced notice better ensures our capacity to meet your accessibility needs.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES – Subject to Change

This list of activities & times will be updated as they are confirmed. Please check back regularly for the most updated information.

GENERAL

  • PRE-EVENT TOUR | CAMPUS PLANTS & BIRDS – 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM

    Meet at Varney Circle for a 30-minute walking tour before checking-in for the Mānoa Experience - Get up-close & personal with a few of the Campus Arboretum's all-stars & let us share with you their rise to fame. Get your tree on!

  • RESOURCE FAIR - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

    McCarthy Mall - Meet with engaging faculty, staff, & students from undergraduate and graduate Academic Programs & Student Services. Discover the vast opportunities at UH Mānoa through demonstrations, hands-on activities, games & displays.

  • OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS – 10:00 AM to 2:00PM

    Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services, Room 001 (ground floor) - Check your undergraduate application status.

  • UH MĀNOA BOOKSTORE – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

    Campus Center – Stop by, browse, & purchase your UH Mānoa swag! Receive a 20% off coupon for one UH apparel item at the Manoa Bookstore (on the day of the event, April 1, 2023)

TOURS

List of TOURS AVAILABLE

FOOD & BEVERAGE

  • Mānoa Dining Services Concession Tent - 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

    McCarthy Mall – (Cash only) Featuring fresh campus offerings and Warrior favorites.

SPECIAL EVENT PROMOTIONS

Receive an exclusive UH Mānoa Tote Bag
Go to an Information Tent to receive an exclusive UH Mānoa tote bag*!
*Limited supply, first come, first served

Enter to Win an UHM-azing Prize Got to an Information Tent to Receive a “Game Sheet” – Visit with 8 or more UH Mānoa Resources & and enter to win an UHM-azing prize! Academic Programs & Student Services Tents

Many of the academic programs & student services tents will also have special activities & freebies!

Students Accepted to UH Mānoa

Go to the Information or Admissions Tent at the event to show us proof of acceptance for a free UHM-azing gift!

Entertainment Tent

Prizes will be given away throughout the event. View Lineup of Performers

The Mānoa Experience – University Preview Day is held in the heart of the UH Mānoa Campus. Check-in is at Legacy Pathway

ADDRESS – UH MĀNOA

2500 Campus Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96822

PARKING

Register for the event to receive an on-campus event parking pass in the Lower Campus Zone 20 Parking Structure: (For GPS) 1430 Lower Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822

ADA Parking: Persons with ADA placards are welcome to park on Upper Campus with an on-campus event parking pass. Upper Campus parking without an ADA placard will require a fee. For more visitor parking zones, visit: Visitor Parking Map

Parking in the residential areas around campus may be available – be prepared to pay the meter.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS

The UH Mānoa campus is conveniently located just off the H-1 freeway, in Honolulu's Mānoa Valley.
From H-1 East & Waikiki to the UH Mānoa
  • Take exit 24B for University Avenue
  • Merge onto University Avenue
  • Keep right; Turn right on Dole Street
From H-1 West to the UH Mānoa
  • Take exit 24B for University Avenue
  • Turn right at University Avenue
  • Keep right; Turn right on Dole Street

THE BUS

The Honolulu city bus stops on campus at Sinclair Circle & other nearby locations. Visit TheBus for schedules & fare information.

ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES PARTICIPANTS

List of ACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES PARTICIPANTS

Questions?

Email:

uhmevent@hawaii.edu

Phone number:

(808) 956-7137

*The Office of Admissions hours is Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (excluding state holidays).