Welcome Exploratory Students to the Mānoa Advising Center (MAC)!

We are the advising home for UH Mānoa undergraduates in the Exploratory Pathway Program, helping you discover your strengths, clarify your interests, and find the major that fits your goals. With impartial guidance across all 15 colleges and schools, we support you every step of the way from course selection to understanding degree requirements as you prepare to declare your major.

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
Summer 2026: Registration is now open · Summer Financial Aid Information
Fall 2026: Registration open for continuing students · Registration for Incoming Classified students begins in mid-July

Registration Tools

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

Undergraduate Program Exploration

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

Placement Exams

Math & Chemistry Placement Exams Language Requirement & Placement Exams

Forms

Registration Financial Aid VA Certification & Resources Declare/Change Pathway

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

View upcoming MAC events, important dates, and deadlines in the calendar below.

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Visit and Connect With Us

Visit the Mānoa Advising Center, connect with our front desk, or follow us on Instagram for updates, important deadlines, and student resources.

Mānoa Advising Center

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

MAC Academic Advising Guide

Supplemental guide for exploratory students covering registration, planning, and campus resources.

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Mānoa Advising Guide

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

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Contact Us

MAC Front Desk Phone
(808) 956-7273

Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 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

Connect With Us

Follow us on Instagram for updates, deadlines, and resources.

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