Welina Mānoa and Welcome to Fall 2026 at UH Mānoa!
Dr. Katrina-Ann R. Kapāʻanaokalāokeola Oliveira
Interim Vice Provost for Student Success
As we kick off another exciting school year, I am excited to welcome our UH Mānoa students — whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time. Each of you brings something unique to our Mānoa ʻohana, and we’re glad you’re here as we learn, grow, and make the most of the semester ahead.
This year, we look forward to the opening of the newly renovated Kūlia i ka Nuʻu Student Success Center in the former Sinclair Library. The center will offer three floors of study spaces, group study rooms, abundant power outlets, and centralized academic resources to help you gather, learn, and socialize. You can view visual renderings and learn more about the space here.
As we navigate an active hurricane season and El Niño year, we strongly encourage you to sign up for UH Emergency Notifications (UH Alert) to receive immediate text updates regarding campus safety. We also ask that you stay vigilant and prepared for weather events. You can find practical emergency tips on the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Emergency Management website.
This semester offers continued opportunities to explore your interests, deepen your learning, and strengthen connections across campus. I encourage you to stay engaged—with your coursework, your professors, support staff, and your peers—and to remain curious as you discover new paths forward.
Remember that success is supported by connection and care. At the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success, our faculty, staff, and student support teams remain committed to helping you persist through challenges and celebrate your achievements. You are never expected to do this work alone, and seeking guidance is a strength.
Equally important is your well-being. College life is both exciting and demanding, and caring for your mental, emotional, and physical health is essential. Please continue to make use of the campus’ tutoring support, campus wellness services, student organizations, and community-building opportunities and events that help you feel grounded and supported.
At UH Mānoa, we are guided by shared values and a strong commitment to supporting students as central contributors to our collective future. I invite you to lean into this semester with intention—take initiative, seek out meaningful experiences, and define success in ways that align with your goals and aspirations.
You belong here, and we are honored to be part of your journey.
E kūlia i ka nuʻu—strive for the summit.
Ke aloha,
Dr. Katrina-Ann R. Kapāʻanaokalāokeola Oliveira
Interim Vice Provost for Student Success
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa