HELLO NEW RAINBOW WARRIOR!!! Welcome to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa! We are excited to have you join us in the Fall. All NSO activities will be online and in-person the few weeks before the start of school.
Fall 2023 New Student Orientation: Registration will open soon.
Fill out this form if you would like to be notified via email when registration opens.
Online Orientation:
Students will go through a series of online modules to learn more about the UH Mānoa campus, the resources and services available to them, and how to make the most out of their experience as a Rainbow Warrior. More details and how to access the online modules will be emailed to students after they register for NSO.
In-Person Orientation:
Now that you know more about UH Mānoa from the online orientation, it is time to officially welcome you on-campus. At our in-person orientation, you will have a chance to meet other people and further explore our institution. Our UHMazing peer leaders and representatives will also help prepare you for the start of your semester. In-person orientation will be an all-day event and is scheduled the week before school starts (August 14th to 17th).
Tentative In-Person Orientation Dates:
*subject to change*
Student Orientation (first-year and transfer):
Commuters (students not residing in on-campus housing): August 14th & 15th (attend one day only)
Residents (students residing in on-campus housing): August 17th
ʻOhana Orientation:
August 14th, 15th & 17th (attend one day only and same day as student's orientation)
NSO Cost:
Students:
Free, with a $100 deposit to secure spot
ʻOhana (parents/family members/guests):
$75 per person
If you have any questions, please contact uhmnso@hawaii.edu.
Fall 2023 New Student Orientation: Registration will open soon. Fill out this form if you would like to be notified via email when registration opens.
Orientation leaders will be available soon!
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation, treatment, and employment in, the University's programs and activities.
As such, New Student Orientation is committed to making all online modules, weekly newsletters, in-person orientation, and resource materials accessible to students with disabilities. In response, all online modules/videos will include closed captioning and website materials/resources will be accessible via assistive technology (i.e., accessible PDFs, readers, etc.).
If you have difficulty with accessing online content or need accomodations for in-person orientation, please email uhmnso@hawaii.edu for assistance.
(Orientation for New Students)
Contact Information:
Email: uhmnso@hawaii.edu
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(First Day of School Kick-Off Event)
Contact Information:
Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success
Email: vpss@hawaii.edu
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