University of Hawaii at Manoa

Academics

• Campus Catalog
• Schedule of Classes
• When will I register? After campus students
• Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Campus instructor or department

Limitations
300+ Business courses (Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing) are limited to students with a 3.0 min. GPA, declared Business majors, and whose whose home campus is AACSB accredited. Requests from declared Business minors are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Registration for 300+ Business courses happens after the start of registration for other departments. Certain 300+ Business courses are restricted. The following have major restrictions (but overrides MAY be provided by the instructor or department; It is helpful to be granted overrides if students are declared the major at their home campus): Architecture, Biology, Engineering, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Journalism, Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Travel Industry Management. Overrides for upper division Communication courses can only be requested on the first day of the semester. Only limited Education courses are available to NSE students; contact us to determine which ones. Access to Cinematic Arts courses is approved by the dept, and depends on equivalent prerequisites and class size.

Notable Academic Programs

• Business - The Shidler College of Business is renowned for its Asia-Pacific expertise and is consistently ranked among the top schools for international business.
• Linguistics - The UHM Department of Linguistics is ranked 11th in the nation & 40th worldwide.
• School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology - The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is a world-class research and academic institution focused on informing solutions to some of the world’s most vexing problems. Through an integrated, comprehensive, and sustained system of Earth and planetary observations, research, and education, SOEST staff work to transform the way people live on Earth by enabling a healthy public, economy, and planet.
• Physics and Astronomy - The National Research Council rankings of graduate programs has placed UH Mānoa Department of Physics and Astronomy in the top 12 of all US programs.
• Engineering - The College of Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi is dedicated to world-class education and research. We produce the entrepreneurial and innovative human and intellectual capital required to be competitive in an increasingly technological and global society. Through our graduates and our research, we provide people and discoveries to transform lives and to support vibrant, knowledge-based economies. We are inspired by the principles of sustainability and resilience, flavored by our unique island environment.

Unique Academic Programs

• Hawaiian Studies - The mission of the Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge is to pursue, perpetuate, research, and revitalize all areas and forms of Hawaiian knowledge. Hawai‘inuiākea is the only college of indigenous knowledge in a Research I institution in the United States.
• Pacific Island Studies - The Department of Pacific Islands Studies offers an innovative instructional program that is regional, comparative, and interdisciplinary in nature. The university’s Pacific Collection, one of the most comprehensive collections of Pacific materials in the world, attracts a worldwide audience.
• Peace and Conflict Education - Peace and conflict education (PACE) is a key offering of the Matsunaga Institute, a multi-disciplinary community of scholars, students, and practitioners who, through academic programs and outreach, promote cross-cultural understanding and collaborative problem-solving. Students develop an understanding of peace studies, including human rights and advocacy, leadership and governance, policy analysis, and communications, while honing practical conflict management skills that enhance their personal and professional lives. The Institute emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration to groom leaders to address contemporary and complex issues in Hawaiʻi, the Asia-Pacific region, and the world.
• Oceanography - The Department of Oceanography is ranked as one of the best in the world. As a world leader in ocean science, research and education, we are charting a path to great discovery and a healthy environment.
• Ethnic Studies - The Department of Ethnic Studies (ES) is an interdisciplinary and transnational program dedicated to enriching undergraduate education through comparative analyses of racial and ethnic groups and the inequalities among them. We specialize in advancing new knowledge at the intersections of race, ethnicity, indigeneity, class, gender, and sexuality, focusing on the unique contexts of Hawai‘i, the U.S., and Oceania. Our curriculum is grounded in an ʻāina (land) and ocean-based approach, emphasizing our four focal areas—migration, social justice, oceanic connections, and engagement. By drawing on the rich legacy of multiethnic heritages and embracing a social justice lens, we empower students to think critically and creatively about the world around them.

Special Programs

• Civic and Community Engagement

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Conditions

• General Eligibility Requirements
• No guarantee of enrollment in desired courses. Students must have flexibility in courses. Pre-requisites must be met to enroll in courses. Students must contact individual instructors/departments for overrides (and attach unofficial transcripts to verify pre-requisites). Minimum 2.5 overall GPA required. For 300+ business courses only: students must have a 3.0 min. GPA, be declared as a Business major, and home campus must be AACSB accredited. Registration for 300+ Business courses happens after the start of registration for other departments. Certain 300+ Business courses are restricted. Not all courses in the catalog (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog/) are offered every semester. For updated information on courses offered for a specific semester, please see the Class Availability at https://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=MAN

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

• TOEFL: must have a score of 600.00 paper or 100.00 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 7.00

• Not available

• Will accept Home/Host Pay

• Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

• Campus Budget
• Fees are subject to change without notice.

• Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
• Estimated cost: $6201.00.
• Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

• Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

• Host Payment: 19 ($916 per additional hour)
• Home Payment: 19 ($916 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Important Notes: Non-refundable fees include: UHM general application fee ($70), and on-campus housing application fee ($25). The NSE program fee ($85) is only refundable if cancellations are made prior to orientation that semester. The housing application fee and deposit are only mandatory if living on-campus. Students attending UHM on Home payment and not paying UHM fees may opt in for the UPass (for the bus) and the Warrior Recreation Center (campus gym) for a fee. Health Insurance: U.S. citizens are highly encouraged to have health insurance either from their home state or if needed, health insurance may be purchased at UHM (http://www.hawaii.edu/shs/student_insurance/). International students are REQUIRED to have health insurance. Please see https://www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa/?page_id=39 for more information.

Room / Meals

• On-Campus Housing
• Approximate cost: $3926.00

• Off-Campus Housing
• Approximate monthly cost: $1900
• Proximity to campus: 2-4
• Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Resources

• Campus Homepage
• Outgoing Student Info
• Incoming Student Info
• Academic Success and Support
• GLBTQIA+ Resources
• Learning Accessibility Resources
• Physical Accessibility Resources
• Multicultural Student Resources
• Undocumented Student Resources
• Veterans Affairs

Health

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Health Insurance: U.S. citizens are highly encouraged to have health insurance either from their home state or if needed, health insurance may be purchased at UHM (http://www.hawaii.edu/shs/student_insurance/). International students are REQUIRED to have health insurance. Please see https://www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa/?page_id=39 for more information.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

• Campus Immunization Information

Other Health Related Comments
For Canadian students only: Canadian medical practitioners can sign off on the MMR, Varicella and TDAP vaccines. However, the TB clearance must either be 1) done in the US, or 2) a TB blood test must be completed and signed off by a Canadian practitioner. TB clearance must be within the last 12 months to be cleared for registration and to move-in to campus housing.