Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa)! Your journey to an advanced degree begins now! Graduate Division is excited to welcome you and invites you to attend our New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). Attending NGSO is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of our expectations for graduate students and learn ways to prepare for a successful experience. Session topics include learning about graduate-level writing, developing good relationships with faculty mentors, finding funding opportunities, and much more.
Please continue to check our NGSO webpage for updates throughout the summer. For any updates or questions, please email us at gdevents@hawaii.edu.
Event Schedule
Dates: August 7, 2023 to August 11, 2023
Virtual Topic Sessions
NGSO topics sessions will be held virtually between August 7 – 11, 2023. Participants have the flexibility to select which synchronous topic sessions they would like to attend and have the option to view session recordings if unable to participate in real-time. Details on session dates and times will be posted once available. Topics include:
- Academic Writing (Humanities & Social Sciences)
- Academic Writing (Sciences)
- Building An Effective Relationship With Your Mentor
- Funding Your Graduate Studies
- What to Expect in Graduate School
- UH Library: Basic Library Resources (this workshop will be offered hybrid)
Resource Fair
An in-person graduate student only resource fair will be scheduled on campus for Friday, August 11, 2023, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Connect with key offices, programs, and services who support you during your graduate career. Also be sure to stop by the Campus Center to pick up your UH Student ID Card and make any last purchases at the UH Bookstore to prepare for school.
Accessibility
To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact Graduate Division at gdevents@hawaii.edu or 808-956-7542. At least two weeks’ advance notice will help us to provide seamless access.
Additional Graduate Student Events
Teacher Assistant Training
Dates: August 14-16, 2023
If you will be a new Teaching Assistant (TA), you are required to participate in the free Teacher Assistant Training (TAT). Sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), Graduate Division, and the English Language Institute, this program includes sessions to help TAs prepare for their teaching responsibilities. For details and to register for TAT, please visit the CTE website.
International Student Welcome
Dates: August 15-17, 2023
Presented by the International Student Services (ISS) Office, the Welcome Week for new international students is the ISS version of orientation. It occurs the week before the start of the semester, and consists of information sessions and social opportunities, leading up to a “The Welcome Orientation and Reception.” All events are optional, but you are highly encouraged to participate and get the chance to gain important information and meet other international students and the ISS staff before school starts. For details and to register Welcome Reception, please visit the ISS website.
Graduate Student Organization New Student Hybrid Welcome
Date & Time: August 11, 2023, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm HST
Location: Campus Center 307/308 or Virtual Zoom
Zoom link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/92240978555?pwd=UG1Pdk16ZGpIdXBrZnc5ZGtlbVNWQT09
This event is hosted by Graduate Student Organization (GSO), who officially represents classified graduate students at UH Mānoa. Join GSO leaders to learn about the organization and its resources, including awards, funding opportunities, and programs offered through GSO. Snacks will be provided. To RSVP, please go to https://bit.ly/GSOMixer2023
Admitted Student Steps to Enrollment
Visit our admitted students webpage to help you prepare for your enrollment at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Campus Resources for Graduate Students
Start browsing through a list of Selected Campus Resources for Graduate Students to make connections before the semester begins.
Campus Map
Need to find a classroom, office, or water refill station? Our virtual campus map will help you navigate UH Mānoa and provides a general campus map as well as specified resource maps.
UH ID
All incoming UH Mānoa students may receive a UH ID card known as the Mānoa One Card. Cardholders are eligible for certain university privileges and benefits. For details on how to obtain your card in person, please visit the Mānoa One Card website. If you are already enrolled for fall classes, you may submit your card request online via the Mānoa One Card Upload site. This will help to expedite the processing of your card. Please note, however, that all UH ID cards must be picked up in-person at the Campus Center ID Office and will not be mailed. Summer ID Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
UH Bookstore
The UH Bookstore is the authorized on-campus retailer for books, UH spirit merchandise, school supplies, and commencement regalia. They also provide copying and printing services, office supplies, snacks, and sundries. Educational pricing is also available for Apple computers with proof of UH ID.