Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 209
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4641
Fax: (808) 956-3394
Email: slp@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/servicelearn/
Director: A. Pascua
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement assists UH Manoa students and community organizations find ways to partner together to tackle important issues in the community by matching students’ passions and interests with the needs of community non-profit organizations through service.
OCCE also provides opportunities for service beyond college through its partnership with Peace Corps and Americorps VISTA, federally sponsored national and international service organizations.
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement serves as the headquarters for Hawai‘i/Pacific Islands Campus Compact (HIPICC), a membership organization comprised of presidents and chancellors to promote civic engagement in higher education. Through HIPICC, resources are shared with faculty and students on the latest research and practice in student engagement with all of the higher education institutions in the state as well as American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands.
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement also makes available Financial Literacy information, videos, and tips, on a variety of practical financial topics to equip students with the tools to manage their personal finances.
First-Year Programs
Student Success Center
Gregg M. Sinclair Library
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8626
Email: freshman@hawaii.edu
Web: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/freshman/
Coordinator: K. Van Duser
First-Year Programs ease the transition of new students into the academic and social communities at UH Manoa. First-Year Programs provide the opportunity to develop personal relationships with faculty and other students, enhance active involvement in the educational process, and build connections to UH Manoa. In addition, First-Year Programs familiarize students with the array of resources and programs available at UH Manoa.
Access to College Excellence (ACE)
Tel: (808) 956-8626
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/freshman/
Coordinator: K. Van Duser
Access to College Excellence (ACE) learning communities offer a combination of three general education courses and a small group, 1-credit integrating seminar (CAS 110: Integrating Seminar I). Courses are grouped to provide freshmen with an introduction to various academic perspectives while fulfilling graduation requirements. CAS 110 is led by an upperclassman peer mentor who supports freshmen cohorts in their new learning environment. Successful college students themselves, peer mentors assist with the development of successful academic strategies, creation of social and interpersonal networks, and involvement in a variety of campus events. ACE espouses a well-rounded, multifaceted approach to college education. Freshmen who are eager to learn, enthusiastic about making friends while increasing independence, and excited about getting involved will benefit from what ACE has to offer.
General Education Office
Bilger Hall 104
2545 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6660
Email: gened@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/gened/
Director: C. Beaule
Working closely with the General Education Committee (GEC) and its subsidiary boards, the General Education Office (GEO) coordinates efforts at the campus and system levels to implement General Education policies. The office organizes, supports, and/or facilitates meetings to ensure the timely review of General Education course proposals. GEO staff members stay abreast of educational issues and trends and lend expertise in areas such as program assessment, curriculum and instructional development, records management, and general administrative work. The office serves as the primary contact regarding General Education issues at UH Manoa.
Honors Program
Gregg M. Sinclair Library 106
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8391
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors/
Director: V. Gonzalez
The Honors Program provides opportunities for talented and motivated undergraduates to excel in their academic studies. Students complete a challenging inquiry-based curriculum that encourages learning through independent research and creative expression. They enjoy intimate and personalized educational experiences within the setting of a large research university through small classes, dedicated advising, peer mentorship, and faculty guided projects. The Honors Program encourages critical thinking and excellence in oral and written communication; instills respect for diversity and commitment to social justice; and develops the capacity for civic engagement and leadership. It fosters among its students and faculty a sense of identity and a joy of learning, which it promotes within the university and beyond.
The Honors Program is a four year program, with the first two years dedicated to an Honors curriculum built around inquiry as well as specially designated “A Sections,” which are small, discussion-based versions of regular departmental offerings. These courses are designed to meet General Education and/or distribution requirements for students in the Honors Program. A full list of Honors (HON) and A Section courses is available in the “Courses” section.
In the junior and senior years, Honors students undertake course work and independent work that culminate in an independent research thesis or creative work in their chosen major under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This Senior Honors Project is supported through a curriculum in the Honors Program, but may also be undertaken through the course work offered in the student’s major that fulfill similar milestones (a project proposal, independent work supervised by a mentor). The Senior Honors Project is presented at the spring or fall Undergraduate Showcase, or in other venues, such as a recital or performance.
To graduate with Honors, students must complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and maintain a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.2. Their Senior Honors Project must be positively reviewed and assessed by their committee to receive the “Honors” designation. Students may also be nominated for the Honors Project Prize. Upon graduation, students will receive a diploma, their achievement is acknowledged at Commencement, and a notation is made on their transcript.
Admission to the Honors Program is by invitation to high school students with outstanding academic records and aptitude test scores. Others may be nominated or may apply with the recommendation of a high school teacher or counselor. UH Manoa students may also apply in their first year with the recommendation of a university instructor.
Upper Division Program
The Honors Program allows for the admission of strong transfer students and UH Manoa students at the junior year. Students in Upper Division Honors must complete course work through the Honors Program sequence or through their own majors that result in a Senior Honors Project proposal and thesis or creative work that is supervised by a faculty mentor. The Senior Honors Project is presented at the spring or fall Undergraduate Showcase, or in other venues, such as a recital or performance.
To graduate with Honors, students must complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and maintain a minimum cumulative, junior/senior and major GPA of 3.2. Their Senior Honors Project must be reviewed and assessed by their committee to receive the “Honors” designation. Students may also be nominated for the Honors Project Prize. Upon graduation, students will receive a diploma, their achievement is acknowledged at Commencement, and a notation is made on their transcript.
Admission to the Upper Division Honors Program is by application. Eligible students should have outstanding academic records and a declared major. Students need at least three full semesters to complete the requirements and should apply by the second semester of their sophomore year or early in the junior year.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Sinclair 108/109
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7296
Email: isp@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/is/
Director: A. Schiffner
The objective of the Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Program is to provide students with an opportunity to pursue an integrated course of study that is not restricted to conventional departmental or unit boundaries. The IS Program promotes academic innovation, emerging fields, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The IS program offers a BA degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with different thematic areas of focus. Students pursuing a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies will follow a pre-designed or self-designed program of study. Pre-designed IS programs have a course of study articulated by faculty experts from multidisciplinary fields. Self-designed IS programs have a course of study proposed by the student in collaboration with faculty experts.
The BA in Interdisciplinary Studies requires coherent course work from a minimum of three discipline areas under a specific thematic area of focus (i.e. health studies, linguistics, peace studies, social sciences of oceans, sustainability, etc.). Area focus titles are listed on the BA Interdisciplinary Studies diploma and transcript.
IS majors must satisfy the UH Manoa degree graduation requirements and General Education Core in order to be eligible for a bachelor’s degree. Students must also maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA for the major courses. These courses may not be taken CR/NC, unless mandatory.
For details on admission and IS program options, please contact the ISP Office and visit our website.
Students interested in pursuing an IS degree should contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Office to schedule an orientation with an IS advisor. For information on a Bachelor Degree Program Sheet, go to www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/programsheets/.
Learning Assistance Center
Student Success Center, Gregg M. Sinclair Library
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6114
Email: learning@hawaii.edu
Web: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/learning/
Director: R. Woodruff
The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) provides tutoring, workshops, Supplemental Instruction (SI), and one-on-one Academic Coaching appointments in which students learn appropriate study strategies and problem solving skills and develop coping proficiency to achieve their academic goals. Using an interactive and collaborative model and consulting with faculty, SI leaders help students to develop a conceptual understanding of content, to solve problems, to organize classroom materials, and to apply effective study strategies. LAC assists students in becoming autonomous, confident, and effective learners in order to successfully develop academic and affective skills that contribute to their positive adjustment and performance in the learning environment.
Manoa Advising Center (MAC)
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 101
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: macadv@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/mac/
Director: M. Makino-Kanehiro
The Manoa Advising Center (MAC) is an advising office for exploratory students who have not yet declared a major. MAC assists exploratory students with their major selection process by presenting options and providing general education advising.
Students with declared majors are referred to appropriate major, school, and college advisors.
MAC is staffed by academic advisors and peer advisors (specially selected and trained undergraduate/graduate students).
MAC Student Learning Outcomes include: (1) students can identify major options; (2) students can learn, identify, and understand general education, graduation, and program requirements using advising combined with supplemental services; and (3) students can identify and use campus resources available to them.
Manoa Catalog Office
Hawai‘i Hall 121
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: mcatalog@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog-2021-22/
Coordinator: D. Nakashima
The Manoa Catalog Office is responsible to update and produce the UH Manoa Catalog (manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog-2021-22/) and the Bachelor Degree Program Sheets (BDPS) and Sample Four Year Academic Plans (manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/programsheets).
Manoa Transfer Coordination Center
Student Success Center, Gregg M. Sinclair Library
Mezzanine 2, 2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: mtcc@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/Transfer/
Coordinator: J. Brown
The Manoa Transfer Coordination Center (MTCC) is to help students transfer smoothly from a UH community college to UH Manoa and provide advising support throughout the transfer process, including the Ka‘ie‘ie Degree Pathway Program.
Transfer advisors can:
- Explain the various transfer options for UH Manoa
- Identify and provide contact information of specific college and major advisors at UH Manoa
- Identify UH Manoa campus resources
- Address transfer issues
- Provide guidance to students in the Ka‘ie‘ie Degree Pathway Program.
Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC)
Gregg M. Sinclair Library 107B
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8646
Email: uhpac@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/PAC/
Director: K. Shiroma
The Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) is a walk-in resource for students interested in law, medicine, and other health fields (dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, etc.). PAC advisors help students explore and clarify their career goals, plan appropriate course work, find opportunities to gain experience, apply to professional programs, review personal statements and résumés, provide mock interviews, and hold workshops throughout the year.
STAR GPS-Registration
Krauss 116
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4036
Email: starhelp@hawaii.edu
Web: www.star.hawaii.edu/studentinterface/
Director: G. Rodwell
STAR GPS-Registration is a tool used throughout the UH System to help students register for courses and stay on track by directing them down a clear, transparent degree pathway. It allows students to track their progress towards graduation and check their degree requirements. STAR enables students to further explore and make better-informed decisions towards their education.
STAR Technology is a small software development department. In addition to developing the custom registration system for all 10 campuses, STAR continues to develop technology that prioritizes the student. Other STAR software includes:
- Student Support Hub
- GPS Dashboard
- Predictive Course Analytics
- Hybrid 2 to 4 Pathways
- Priority Waitlist
- Automatic Admissions
- Auto Certificate
- Reverse Transfer
- Giving Tree and Student Scholarship Web Application
Student Athlete Academic Services
Nagatani Academic Center
1337 Lower Campus Road, PE/A
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-3388
Fax: (808) 956-5042
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/SAAS/
Chair: K. Oliveira
Student Athlete Academic Services (SAAS), is the academic support program for student-athletes at UH Manoa. Working closely with instructional faculty, coaches, and campus resources, academic advisors assist students in formulating and meeting their academic goals while participating in intercollegiate athletics. SAAS is conveniently located in the Nagatani Academic Center (NAC), adjacent to the Stan Sheriff Arena in the Athletic Department complex.
SAAS provides orientation programs, academic and athletic advising, and registration assistance. Learning services include peer mentoring, subject tutoring, and small group study sessions.
Student Success Center
Gregg M. Sinclair Library
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-5425
Email: uhmssc@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/ssc/
Interim Director: K. Shiroma
The Student Success Center in Sinclair Library offers students a welcoming and convivial place to study and to learn, and provides them the information and skills they need to be successful in their academic career and beyond. The center provides seating that facilitates collaborative learning, is open long hours, and permits students to bring their own snacks, all in a space that has natural light and air.
The Student Success Center provides a place for students to address individual needs with mentors, tutors, advisors, counselors, and/or professors. At the entrance to the center, the Information Concierge Desk has staff available to assist students in finding the help they need, including referral to other departments on campus, that supports success in their academic work. In addition, the center hosts a number of partners including the First-Year Program, Honors Program, Learning Assistance Center, Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center, Manoa Transfer Coordination Center, and the Wong Computer Lab. Generous study spaces with electrical power for personal devices are spread throughout the first floor. Group study rooms with media equipment are available for student use via online reservation.
Student Support Services
Krauss 114
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8402
Fax: (808) 956-9763
Email: sss@hawaii.edu
Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/sss/
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program that provides academic advising and planning, special courses, financial aid advice, graduate and professional school advising, tutoring, mentoring, and academic enrichment activities to program students enrolled at UH Manoa.
Students are selected to participate based on a combination of income and financial aid eligibility, parents’ level of education, and potential to benefit from program services. The goal of SSS is to increase college retention, academic success and graduation rates of program participants. For application and other information, please contact SSS advisors at (808) 956-8402.
Study Abroad Center
Moore 115
1890 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-5143
Fax: (808) 956-9319
Email: uhmsac@hawaii.edu
Web: www.studyabroad.org or www.studyabroad.hawaii.edu
Director: S. Rai
The Study Abroad Center (SAC) collaborates with various UH Manoa academic departments to provide opportunities for students to study, and faculty members to teach and conduct research, in another country. SAC develops, implements, and evaluates UH Manoa study abroad programs. The center provides informational, advisory, and support services to students and faculty concerning international educational opportunities.
SAC programs are offered for a summer term, a semester, or an academic year. The essence of SAC programs is to acquire knowledge through academic work and to develop a cross-cultural understanding through cultural immersion. Students earn UH Manoa credits for course work completed abroad. The courses offered in these study abroad programs may be used to fulfill a student’s major, language, general education, graduation, or elective course requirements. Study Abroad course may fulfill a focus requirement. Students on Study Abroad may use the focus exemption to satisfy an appropriate 3-credit diversification and/or focus requirement. Courses taken overseas will appear on UH Manoa transcripts as UH Manoa courses.
SAC provides faculty members with opportunities to develop courses and publications based upon research and teaching experiences within the global arena. In addition, faculty members who lead study abroad programs have a wide range of responsibilities in their capacity as “in-country” resident directors.
SAC encourages UH Manoa faculty to offer study tours or overseas activities as part of or in addition to their academic course offerings during the academic year (Semester, Winter Break, Spring Recess, and/or Summer). The SAC will support and facilitate sponsored study tours (FaSST).
Semester and Year Programs
SAC offers semester programs in Australia, China, England, France, Italy, Japan, and Spain. The Japan program is offered for a full academic year. Students enrolled in these programs must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours each term. All programs offer several content courses that are taught in English.
Summer Programs
SAC summer programs require enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours. Course offerings include, but are not limited to: Mendoza (Argentina) Spanish language and Latin American film and literature; Shanghai (China) Chinese language; Lille (France) engineering, humanities, social sciences, and sustainability; Annecy and Anger (France) French language; Paris (France) business, humanities, social sciences; Berlin (Germany) German language, business humanities and political science; Dublin (Ireland) chemistry, public health, nursing, engineering, architecture; Florence (Italy) architectures, art, Italian language, humanities, Tuscania (Italy) archaeology field schools; Kobe (Japan) intermediate level Japanese language; Seville (Spain) architecture and design, environmental sustainability, social sciences, international business, health, Arabic and Spanish languages; various locations in Western and Eastern Europe, European art and architecture.
Self-Designed Study Abroad Programs
Students can design a study abroad program different from those offered by SAC and receive UH Manoa credits. Such a program may fall under the category of the Self-Designed Study Abroad Program. A Self-Designed Study Abroad Program can be created for countries and/or cities where UH Manoa does not have an existing study abroad program. Students have conducted Self-Designed Study Abroad Programs in Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Ghana, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vietnam, and United Arab Emirates.
Study Abroad Internships
Study Abroad internships are available in Dublin, Florence, London, Paris, and Seville. Internships are carefully planned and each student is placed in a working environment that has been requested and carefully selected according to specific criteria. Internships are generally unpaid. Internship credits will be based on the field of the internship. Internship credits range from 2, 3, 4, or 6 credits in the areas of Academy of Creative Media, Apparel and Product Design and Merchandising, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Management and Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, Social Work, and Travel Industry Management.
Admission Requirements
SAC programs are designed primarily for undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. UH Manoa Financial Aid is applicable and available to eligible students. Several program specific scholarships are also available. Admission to some intensive language programs require a minimum of one year of language study at the college level. For program brochures, detailed information, and an application, contact SAC or visit the website at www.studyabroad.hawaii.edu.
Office of the University Scheduler
Krauss Hall 121
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7953
Email: schedule@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/schedule/
Director: M. McGehee
The Office of the University Scheduler certifies and publishes the Fall and Spring semester schedule of classes and final exams. We strive to be as invisible as possible to students and as responsive as possible to staff. Our mission is to make full efficient use of classroom and time resources to best serve students and faculty. Above all, we seek to make it easy for students to pursue the classes they are interested in exploring as well as those required for degree plans by minimizing how often a student cannot take a course merely due to timing. Our policies help departments utilize classrooms, avoid gateway course conflicts, and distribute their offerings so that students are able to choose their courses. Ultimately, we work to finalize schedules well in advance of registration; for students, faculty, and staff to plan their academic journey that supports their work, family, and personal goals.
Initiatives
Exploratory Program
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 101
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822-2217
Email: expl@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/exploratory/
Coordinator: M. Eng
The Exploratory Program will require all exploratory students to select one of six broad Exploratory Paths upon entering UH Manoa. The broad Exploratory Paths are as follows: Arts & Humanities; Business; Health Sciences; Social Sciences; Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM); and Exploratory. Students will use resources available on the Exploratory Program website as a guide to select an Exploratory Path. The Exploratory Program will provide advising, a series of major/occupational workshops, co-curricular opportunities, and courses designed to support exploratory students in their declaration of a major and encourage active student engagement within the UH Manoa community.
Manoa Peer Advisor Program
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 101
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822-2217
Email: uhmpa@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/mac/mpa/
Supervisor: E. Millett
The Manoa Peer Advisors (MPA) program provides peer advisors for advising offices throughout campus. The purpose of MPA is to increase students’ access to academic advising, provide role model representatives for UH Manoa, and develop valuable leadership and advising skills for the MPAs. MPAs are selected each spring in a competitive application process and are trained intensively during Summer Session I on UH Manoa General Education requirements, advising practices, the philosophy and techniques of advising, and the resources available to students. Upon successful completion of training, MPAs are matched with advising offices, where they provide advising to fellow students during the academic year.
Manoa Sophomore Experience Program (MSE)
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 101
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822-2217
Email: secondyr@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/sophomore/
Coordinator: L. Harjati
The Manoa Sophomore Experience (MSE) is a program dedicated to helping freshmen and sophomores navigate academic requirements and campus life so they become engaged with the campus community and invested in their college experience. Programming includes workshops, a college success/transition seminar, and other resources.
Summer Advising
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 101
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822-2217
Email: newadvising@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/newstudentadvising/
Coordinator: L. Harjati
Since academic advising plays an essential role in students’ success, New Student Advising is a cross-campus initiative that provides free workshops to connect incoming students to advising early. It provides students with an overview of how their requirements work, introduces them to academic resources on campus, and prepares them so that they can begin planning for their academic journey at Manoa.