Welcome to Honors
Welcome to the Honors Program at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa. We’re so glad you’re here!
UHM Honors is multi-year educational journey. Starting with engaging coursework, students build skills that lead to exciting and original research and creative projects, guided by world-class UHM faculty. Our program offers student the opportunity to take advantages of all the exciting scholarship, scientific innovation, and creativity that our large and vibrant university has to offer, while enjoying a personalized experience similar to that of a liberal arts institution.
Honors students:
- Take part in exciting research and creative work at a land, sea, space, and sun grant university – one of only four US universities with all designations
- Benefit from small, student-focused classes within a dynamic research-oriented university
- Enjoy priority class registration; eligibility for Honors housing; and eligibility for special scholarships
- Connect with academic and professional mentors
- Build skills with applied, real-world value
- Join a community of people who are passionate, ambitious, and dedicated to making a difference
- Check out completed Honors senior projects at our ScholarSpace repository (UHM community members can use @hawaii.edu email to view completed projects)
Apply to Honors
- Apply as a first-time freshman, as a current student, or as a transfer
- Complete online application on our Mākālei portal
- Find out more about Honors housing (reserved for first-year students; must apply separately to Housing office)
- There are no fees or charges to join Honors
Honors Advising
Interested in applying to Honors, learning more about our program, or talking about your academic goals? Go here to make an appointment with one of our faculty advisors.
More Honors Opportunities
Please check out and support these initiatives, which are available for ALL UHM undergrads, even if you’re not enrolled in the Honors Program.
- Undergraduate Showcase – biannual student conference
- Horizons Journal – refereed publication of undergraduate research and creative work
- Scholarships & Fellowships Office – prestigious domestic and international study programs and internships
Contact Us
- Email: honors@hawaii.edu
- Phone (808) 956-8391