Professional Licensure Disclosures are required for academic programs offered by institutions of higher learning that are (1) designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation, or (2) is advertised as meeting such requirements.
The curricula of academic programs at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) meet the requirements for certification in the State of Hawai‘i. It has not been determined whether the curricula meet the requirements for licensure in any other state or territory. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure functions. The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the education requirements for licensure/certification for their state. The state professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.
Students from states other than Hawai‘i seeking to enroll in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) course or program that customarily leads to professional licensure/certification required to work in that occupation in the state of Hawai‘i, will be contacted via email upon submission of a completed Application for Admission to provide additional information and resources regarding program licensure. Admission into programs that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Applicants may also contact the professional licensing/certification agency in their state of residence directly to determine whether or not the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa course or program meets the requirements in that state. You can learn about licensing requirements in your state by visiting the U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop License Finder website.
State Authorization
UHM is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) which allows the College to provide distance learning programs and coursework to residents of states other than Hawai‘i. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt UHM from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Hawai‘i may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state.
Student Grievance Process for Out-of-State Students
UHM is committed to providing clearly stated, timely, and accessible methods for resolving student grievances. Students who attend UHM, but reside outside of Hawaiʻi should follow the Academic Grievance Policy and Procedure or the University of Hawaiʻi System Student Code of Conduct Code as written. Grade appeals and student conduct violations are governed entirely by UHM policies and are not allowed under the terms of NC-SARA. Students should follow the NC-SARA Complaint Process for complaints that include, but are not limited to: accuracy of job placement data, tuition or fee information, accreditation, accuracy of relevant licensure requirements, or course transfer information.
Relocation
Relocating during the course of a program to another state may impact if the student can remain in the program, meet the state licensure requirements and/or continue to receive federal funding. Prior to considering relocation, UHM encourages students to contact their program coordinator to discuss authorization and licensure eligibility requirements, and to research the requirements of the state to which they intend to relocate. One suggested website for students who want to research licensure requirements by state is License Finder, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.