Welcome to Honors
The Honors program at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa is an opportunity to take small, interactive classes and conduct original, hands-on research and creative work in your major department, guided by world-class UHM faculty. For many students, this can represent a unique educational journey, combining the resources of a research intensive university with the personalized experience that students enjoy at liberal arts institutions. Our program encourages interdisciplinary and hands-on learning, where students put their skills and ideas into action. Students join Honors to develop their potential to create positive impact via academics, career preparation, and personal engagement.
Honors students:
- Take student-focused classes within a research-oriented program and university
- Enjoy priority class registration; eligibility for Honors housing; and eligibility for special scholarships
- Develop connections 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
- Priority Fall application deadline for first-time freshmen: May 1 (see here for more dates)
- Students should apply by May 1 to be eligible for 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