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 2025