Academic Resource Center
Agriculture Engineering Institute 101 & 103
3131 Maile Way
Tel: (808) 956-6114
Email: learning@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/Learning/
Director: R. Woodruff
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides tutoring, workshops, Supplemental Instruction (SI), and one-on-one academic coaching appointments in which students learn appropriate study strategies and problem-solving skills and develop coping proficiency to achieve their academic goals. Using an interactive and collaborative model and consulting with faculty, SI leaders help students to develop a conceptual understanding of content, to solve problems, to organize classroom materials, and to apply effective study strategies. LAC assists students in becoming autonomous, confident, and effective learners in order to successfully develop academic and affective skills that contribute to their positive adjustment and performance in the learning environment.
Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 209
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4641
Fax: (808) 956-3394
Email: slp@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/civic-engage/
Director: A. Pascua
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement assists UH Mānoa students and community organizations find ways to partner together to tackle important issues in the community by matching students’ passions and interests with the needs of community non-profit organizations through service.
OCCE also provides opportunities for service beyond college through its partnership with Peace Corps and Americorps VISTA, federally sponsored national and international service organizations.
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement serves as the headquarters for Hawai’i/Pacific Islands Campus Compact (HIPICC), a membership organization comprised of presidents and chancellors to promote civic engagement in higher education. Through HIPICC, resources are shared with faculty and students on the latest research and practice in student engagement with all of the higher education institutions in the state as well as American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands.
First-Year Programs
Agriculture Engineering Institute
3131 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8626
Email: freshman@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/freshman/
Director: K. Van Duser
First Year Programs ease the transition of new students into the academic and social communities at UH Mānoa. First Year Programs provide the opportunity to develop personal relationships with faculty and other students, enhance active involvement in the educational process, and build connections to UH Mānoa. In addition, First Year Programs familiarize students with the array of resources and programs available at UH Mānoa.
General Education Office
Bilger Hall 104
2545 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6660
Email: gened@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/gened/
Working closely with the General Education Committee (GEC) and its subsidiary boards, the General Education Office (GEO) coordinates efforts at the campus and system levels to implement General Education policies. The office organizes, supports, and facilitates meetings to ensure the timely review of General Education course proposals. GEO staff members stay abreast of educational issues and trends and lend expertise in areas such as program assessment, curriculum and instructional development, records management, and general administrative work. The office serves as the primary contact regarding General Education issues at UH Mānoa.
Honors Program
BioMed T-705
1960 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8391
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors/
Director: S. Brown
The Honors Program provides opportunities for talented and motivated undergraduates to excel in their academic studies. Students complete a challenging inquiry-based curriculum that encourages learning through independent research and creative expression. They enjoy personalized educational experiences within the setting of a large research university through small classes, dedicated advising, peer mentorship, and faculty-guided projects. The Honors Program encourages critical thinking and excellence in oral and written communication; instills respect for diversity and commitment to social justice; and develops the capacity for civic engagement and leadership. It fosters among its students and faculty a sense of identity and a joy of learning, which it promotes within the university and beyond.
The Honors Program is a four year program, with the first two years dedicated to an Honors curriculum built around inquiry as well as specially designated “A-Sections,” which are small, discussion-based versions of regular departmental offerings. These courses are designed to meet General Education and/or distribution requirements for students in the Honors Program. A full list of Honors (HON) and A-Section courses is available in the “Course Descriptions” section.
In the junior and senior years, Honors students undertake coursework and independent research and creative endeavors under the supervision of a faculty mentor, culminating in a thesis or portfolio project in their chosen major. This Senior Honors Project is supported through a curriculum in the Honors Program, but may also be undertaken through courses in the student’s major that fulfill similar milestones (a project proposal, independent work supervised by a mentor). The Senior Honors Project is presented at the spring or fall Undergraduate Showcase, or in other venues, such as a recital or performance.
To graduate with Honors, students must complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and maintain a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.2. Their Senior Honors Project must be positively reviewed and assessed by their committee to receive the “Honors” designation. Students may also be nominated for the Honors Project Prize. Upon graduation, students will receive an Honors diploma, their achievement is acknowledged at Commencement, and a notation is made on their transcript.
Admission to the Honors Program is open to high school students with outstanding academic records. UH Mānoa students may also apply in their first year with the recommendation of a university instructor.
Upper Division Program
The Honors Program allows for the admission of motivated transfer students and UH Mānoa students at the junior year. Students in Upper Division Honors must complete coursework through the Honors Program sequence or through their own majors that result in a Senior Honors Project proposal and thesis or creative work that is supervised by a faculty mentor. The Senior Honors Project is presented at the spring or fall Undergraduate Showcase, or in other venues, such as a recital or performance.
To graduate with Honors, students must complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree and maintain a minimum cumulative, junior/senior and major GPA of 3.2. Their Senior Honors Project must be reviewed and assessed by their committee to receive the “Honors” designation. Students may also be nominated for the Honors Project Prize. Upon graduation, students will receive an Honors diploma, their achievement is acknowledged at Commencement, and a notation is made on their transcript.
Admission to the Upper Division Honors Program is by application. Eligible students should have outstanding academic records and a declared major. Students need at least three full semesters to complete the requirements and should apply by the second semester of their sophomore year or early in the junior year.
Mānoa Advising Center
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 101
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: macadv@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/mac/
Director: M. Makino-Kanehiro
The Mānoa Advising Center (MAC) provides academic advising for undergraduate students who are Exploratory (i.e., uncertain of major or working towards admission into a major program that has prerequisite requirements.)
The mission of MAC is to assist students in selecting a major that best fits their interests, abilities, and goals, and to provide advising support for them until they can declare or enter their major. MAC assists students with understanding general education requirements, and navigating major selection, academic planning, and scheduling. We also provide a cross-campus perspective on the over 95 majors offered at UH Mānoa.
MAC Student Learning Outcomes include: (1) students can identify major options; (2) students can learn, identify, and understand general education, graduation, and program requirements using advising combined with supplemental services; and (3) students can identify and use campus resources available to them.
Mānoa Transfer Coordination Center
Email: mtcc@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/transfer/
Director: L. Prepose-Forsen
The Mānoa Transfer Coordination Center (MTCC) helps students transfer smoothly from a UH community college to UH Mānoa and provides advising support throughout the transfer process, which includes managing the Kaʻieʻie Degree Pathway Program.
Transfer advisors can:
- Explain the various transfer options to UH Mānoa
- Identify and provide contact information of specific college and major advisors at UH Mānoa
- Identify UH Mānoa campus resources
- Address transfer issues
- Provide guidance to students in the Kaʻieʻie Degree Pathway Program.
Online Learning Academy
Agriculture Engineering Institute 108
3131 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: ola@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/ola/
Coordinator: L. Harjati
The Online Learning Academy (OLA) provides free online content-specific tutoring to increase academic success for college- and career- bound students. OLA provides one-on-one peer tutoring in math, science (biology, chemistry, physics), and writing (essay drafting, brainstorming, organizing, creative writing, resume, and personal statement writing).
Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC)
Physical Science Building 214
2565 McCarthy Mall
Tel: (808) 956-8646
Email Pre-Health: uhpac@hawaii.edu
Email Pre-Law: prelaw@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/PAC/
Director: K. Shiroma
The Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) is a walk-in resource for students interested in law, medicine, and other health fields (dentistry, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, etc.). PAC advisors help students explore and clarify their career goals, plan appropriate course work, find opportunities to gain experience, apply to professional programs, review personal statements and résumés, provide mock interviews, and hold workshops throughout the year.
Student-Athlete Academic Services
Nagatani Academic Center
1337 Lower Campus Road, PE/A
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-3388
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/SAAS/
Director: G. Clanin
Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) provides comprehensive academic advising and learning support services to recruit, retain, and graduate; to facilitate personal and academic growth; and to ensure academic integrity and compliance with NCAA academic eligibility rules for UH Mānoa student-athletes. SAAS is conveniently located in the Nagatani Academic Center (NAC), adjacent to the Stan Sheriff Center in the Athletic Department complex.
Student Success Center
Tel: (808) 956-5656
Email: uhmssc@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/ssc/
Interim Director: A. Hubbard
Coordinator: W. Perkins
The Student Success Center provides UH Mānoa students with resources, programming, and services that foster engagement with the university community and aids students’ achievement of academic goals in a supportive environment.
Study Abroad Center
Moore 115
1890 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-5143
Fax: (808) 956-9319
Email: uhmsac@hawaii.edu
Web: www.studyabroad.hawaii.edu
Director: S. Rai
The Study Abroad Center (SAC) collaborates with various UH Mānoa academic departments to provide opportunities for students to study, and faculty members to teach and conduct research, in another country. SAC develops, implements, and evaluates UH Mānoa study abroad programs. The center provides informational, advisory, and support services to students and faculty concerning international educational opportunities.
SAC programs are offered for a summer term, a semester, or an academic year. The essence of SAC programs is to acquire knowledge through academic work and to develop a cross-cultural understanding through cultural immersion. Students earn UH Mâānoa credits for course work completed abroad. The courses offered in these study abroad programs may be used to fulfill a student’s major, language, general education, graduation, or elective course requirements. Study Abroad course may fulfill a focus requirement. Students on Study Abroad may use the focus exemption to satisfy an appropriate 3-credit diversification and/or focus requirement. Courses taken overseas will appear on UH Mānoa transcripts as UH Mānoa courses.
SAC provides faculty members with opportunities to develop courses and publications based upon research and teaching experiences within the global arena. In addition, faculty members who lead study abroad programs have a wide range of responsibilities in their capacity as “in-country” resident directors.
SAC encourages UH Mānoa faculty to offer study tours or overseas activities as part of or in addition to their academic course offerings during the academic year (Semester, Winter Break, Spring Recess, and/or Summer). The SAC will support and facilitate sponsored study tours (FaSST).
Semester and Year Programs
SAC offers semester programs in Australia, China, England, France, Italy, Japan, and Spain. The Japan program is offered for a full academic year. Students enrolled in these programs must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours each term. All programs offer several content courses that are taught in English.
Summer Programs
SAC summer programs require enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours. Course offerings include, but are not limited to: Mendoza (Argentina) Spanish language and Latin American film and literature; Shanghai (China) Chinese language; Lille (France) engineering, humanities, social sciences, and sustainability; Annecy and Anger (France) French language; Paris (France) business, humanities, social sciences; Berlin (Germany) German language, business humanities and political science; Dublin (Ireland) chemistry, public health, nursing, engineering, architecture; Florence (Italy) architectures, art, Italian language, humanities, Tuscania (Italy) archaeology field schools; Kobe (Japan) intermediate level Japanese language; Seville (Spain) architecture and design, environmental sustainability, social sciences, international business, health, Arabic and Spanish languages; various locations in Western and Eastern Europe, European art and architecture; Yongin (Republic of Korea) business, fashion, Korean culture, society, film, Korean Language and linguistics..
Self-Designed Study Abroad Programs
Students can design a study abroad program different from those offered by SAC and receive UH Mānoa credits. Such a program may fall under the category of the Self-Designed Study Abroad Program. A Self-Designed Study Abroad Program can be created for countries and/or cities where UH Mānoa does not have an existing study abroad program. Students have conducted Self-Designed Study Abroad Programs in Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Ghana, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vietnam, and United Arab Emirates.
Study Abroad Internships
Study Abroad internships are available in Dublin, Florence, London, Paris, and Seville. Internships are carefully planned and each student is placed in a working environment that has been requested and carefully selected according to specific criteria. Internships are generally unpaid. Internship credits will be based on the field of the internship. Internship credits range from 2, 3, 4, or 6 credits in the areas of Academy for Creative Media, Apparel and Product Design and Merchandising, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Management and Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, Social Work, and Travel Industry Management.
Admission Requirements
SAC programs are designed primarily for undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. UH Mānoa Financial Aid is applicable and available to eligible students. Several program specific scholarships are also available. Admission to some intensive language programs require a minimum of one year of language study at the college level. For program brochures, detailed information, and an application, contact SAC or visit the website at www.studyabroad.hawaii.edu.
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