Welcome to Exploratory Pathways Advising (EPA)

We are the advising home for UH Mānoa undergraduates in the Exploratory Pathways Program, helping students discover their strengths, explore academic interests, and identify majors that align with their goals. Through personalized advising and impartial guidance across all 15 colleges and schools, we support you as you navigate degree requirements, select courses, and explore the many opportunities available at UH Mānoa. Exploratory Pathways Advising (EPA), formerly known as the Mānoa Advising Center (MAC), continues the same commitment to empowering students to make informed academic decisions and confidently prepare for major declaration.

Explore Our Pathways

Click the pathways below to find the best fit for your academic journey.

EX
General Exploratory
Undecided? Explore all your options.
EXAH
Exploratory Arts & Humanities
Creative, cultural, and human-centered fields.
EXB
Exploratory Business
Business, management, and finance pathways.
EXHS
Exploratory Health Sciences
Explore pathways connected to health careers.
EXSS
Exploratory Social Sciences
Study people, behavior, and society.
EXST
Exploratory STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Advising Essentials for Exploratory Pathways

Use the resources below to connect with advising, prepare for registration, access support services, and find important forms and placement information.

Schedule an Appointment Mandatory Advising Information Email the Advisors: macadv@hawaii.edu

Support

Tutoring Support Student Basic Needs Student Support TRIO Mānoa Student Support Services (SSS) Scholarships Financial Aid Services campusHELP Technology Help Desk
Fall 2026:
  • Continuing students – Registration is now open
  • Incoming Classified – Registration begins in mid-July
Spring 2027:
  • October 27, 2026 – Spring 2027 class schedule published
  • November 16–20, 2026 – Registration assignments begin for continuing classified students

Registration Tools

Registration Checklist UH Mānoa Catalog Browse Classes UH Course Transfer Database Academic Calendars Find Your Registration Time

Undergraduate Program & Career Exploration

EPA Exploratory Pathways Pre-Majors UHM Undergraduate Programs A–Z Mānoa Advising Guide Majors EPA Major Exploration Guide UH Online Programs Explore Careers

Placement Exams

Math & Chemistry Placement Exams Language Requirement & Placement Exams

Forms

Registration Financial Aid VA Certification & Resources Declare/Change Pathway

EPA Semester Planning & Calendar

Fall 2026: Important Academic Deadlines

Select any month to expand or close it.

  • Aug 21
    HolidayNon-instructional

    Statehood Day. Non-instructional day.

  • Aug 24
    Semester BeginsRegistration

    Semester begins.

    • Late registration begins. A single $30 system-wide late fee applies.
    • UH Employee faculty and staff registration begins.
  • Aug 24 – Sept 4
    Busy – Peak Season Advising

    Advising office is at its busiest. Students will be offered drop-in advising during this time so we can see as many students as possible. Scheduled/advanced appointments are not available during this period.

  • Sept 1
    Deadline11:59 p.m. HST

    Deadline to complete key registration changes.

    • Register for a course.
    • Register to audit a course.
    • Change course grading mode and variable credit.
    • Drop a course for 100% tuition refund.
    • Submit Change of Major/Minor requests for Fall 2026.
  • Sept 7
    HolidayNon-instructional

    Labor Day. Non-instructional day.

  • Sept 15
    Deadline11:59 p.m. HST

    Deadline to drop or adjust tuition-related items.

    • Drop a course without a “W” grade.
    • Drop a course for 50% tuition refund.
    • Submit UH Employee tuition waivers.
  • Sept 16 – Nov 2
    Restricted WithdrawalSTAR GPS

    Restricted Withdrawal period. Withdraw with a “W” grade via STAR GPS.

  • Sept 26
    Graduation

    Fall 2026 graduates. Deadline to apply for graduation and have your name included in the printed Commencement Book.

  • October
    Mandatory AdvisingRegistration Prep

    Complete your mandatory advising requirement. Now is the time to fulfill your mandatory advising requirement for the semester to ensure you can register in November.

    Mandatory Advising Info

  • Oct 1 – Dec 1
    Commencement

    Commencement ceremony registration. Online registration opens for the Fall 2026 commencement ceremony.

  • Nov 1
    Deadline

    Academic deadlines.

    • Instructors submit “I” grade removals for Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.
    • Deadline to apply for Credit by Examination.
  • Nov 2
    Deadline11:59 p.m. HST

    Deadline to drop a course with a “W” grade.

  • Nov 3
    HolidayNon-instructional

    Election Day. Non-instructional day.

  • Nov 6
    Graduate Division

    Theses and Dissertations due. Due to Graduate Division.

  • Nov 11
    HolidayNon-instructional

    Veterans Day. Non-instructional day.

  • Nov 23 – Dec 4
    Busy – Peak Season Advising

    Advising office is at its busiest. Students will be offered drop-in advising during this time so we can see as many students as possible. Scheduled/advanced appointments are not available during this period.

  • Nov 26
    HolidayNon-instructional

    Thanksgiving. Non-instructional day.

  • Nov 27
    Non-instructional

    Non-instructional day.

  • Nov 30 – Dec 4
    Spring 2027Registration

    Registration assignments begin. Incoming Classified students: newly accepted freshmen, external transfers, internal transfers, and returnees with 0-29.99 credits.

  • Nov 30 – Dec 4
    Spring 2027Registration

    Registration assignments begin. Incoming Classified students with 0-29.99 credits.

  • Dec 7
    Spring 2027Registration

    Registration begins. All Unclassified, non-degree seeking students.

  • Dec 10
    Instruction

    Last day of instruction.

  • Dec 11-12
    Study Period

    Study Period.

  • Dec 14-18
    Final Exams

    Final Examination Period.

  • Dec 18
    Semester Ends

    Semester ends and Degree Conferral date.

  • Dec 19
    Commencement

    Commencement. Please see the Commencement website for ceremony information.

  • Dec 22
    Grades4:00 p.m. HST

    Faculty Grade Submission Deadline.

  • Dec 23
    Grades

    Grades available via STAR.

  • Dec 25
    HolidayNon-instructional

    Christmas Day. Non-instructional day.

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Visit and Connect With Us

Exploratory Pathways Advising (EPA)

Queen Liliʻuokalani Center (QLC) for Student Services
Room 212
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

EPA Advising FAQs

View common advising questions & answers.

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Mānoa Advising Guide

Find the advising office for your declared major, college, or school.

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Contact Us

EPA Front Desk Phone
(808) 956-7273

Office Hours:
9:00AM – 3:00PM, Monday – Friday
(In-person and phone support · excluding holidays)

Student assistants can help with check-in, scheduling, cancellations, and general questions.

For advisor questions:

macadv@hawaii.edu

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