Transfer Student Guide 2021-2022

Transfer Student Guide

2021 - 2022

Welina

mānoa

Mai

(Welcome)

n. vast and deep

Like its literal definition in Hawaiian, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa offers a vast array of opportunities unique as the place we are named for.

In traditional times, Manoa valley was expertly cared for and cultivated by Native Hawaiians. In return, it provided an abundance of sustenance and protection for its residents. Today, Manoa continues to furnish the resources that enable our institution to be a thriving land-, sea-, space-, and sun- grant university. In keeping with the Native Hawaiian manner of reciprocity, these blessings are passed on to you in the form of academic excellence so that you are equipped to take care of yourself, humanity, Hawai‘i, and the world.

WELCOME TO AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE LIKE NONE FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD.

PHOTO CREDIT: CAMERON BROOKS

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UNIQUELY MANOA

65.7° Average annual precipitation

3 MILES

From Manoa to downtown Honolulu and less than a mile from Waik-ık-ı.

200 FT. Vertical drop at Manoa Falls. A well known and popular hiking trail and waterfall in Manoa!

LYON ARBORETUM A 194-acre botanical garden located in upper Manoa Valley, Lyon Arboretum is home to over 5,000 species of tropical plants and ranked in the top ten list of 50 best university gardens in the United States. A resource for both the University and our community.

Maluna a'e o nā lāhui a pau ke ola o ke kanaka.

"Above all nations is humanity."

FOUNDED

LOCATION

CAMPUS SIZE

Honolulu, O‘ahu, HI

320 Acres

Land, Sea, Sun, and Space Grant Designation

RESEARCH 1

ACCREDITATION

AVG. CLASS SIZE

Designated by the Carnegie Institute

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

33 Lower Division 20 Upper Division

104

91

Bachelor Programs

54

Masters Programs

Doctoral Programs

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 % OF FACULTY WITH PHD: 85%

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Professional Programs

Student Characteristics STUDENT DIVERSITY • 39.8% *Asian • 23.9% Caucasian • 16.8% *Native Hawaiian

64%

Hawai‘i (In-State)

29.2%

Out-of-State/ U.S. National

6.8%

International

• 15.2% Multiracial • 1.8% Hispanic • 1.6% African American • 0.5% Unknown • 0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native

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Countries and Regions Represented

17,490

1178

Total Fall 2019 Enrollment

Avg. SAT Scores

(12,543 Undergraduate 4,859 Graduate)

(1060 National Avg.) Math/Reading/Writing

*Asian *Native Hawaiian or • 9.3% Filipino Pacific Islander • 8.2% Japanese • 14.6% Native • 8.8% Mixed Asian Hawaiian or • 6.9% Chinese Part Hawaiian • 3.2% Korean • < 1.0% • 0.9% Other Asian Pacific Islander

DID YOU KNOW?

55%

Top 25% in high school

56%

Female

3.61

Avg. high school GPA

UH Manoa is the th 7 most ethnically diverse university in the United States (2020, US News and World Report)

Based on Fall 2019 facts and statistics provided by UH Manoa Institutional Research & Analysis Office.

For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/irao

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Academic Programs Undergraduate | Masters | Doctorate

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A • • •

•

• • • •

Adapted Physical Activity** American Studies Animal Sciences Anthropology Architecture Art Art History Asian International Affairs Asian Studies Astronomy Astrophysics Athletic Training Atmospheric Science

• • • Engineering, Civil •

Engineering, Construction

•

Engineering, Computer

• • • Engineering, Electrical • • • Engineering, Mechanical • • • English • • Entomology Environmental Design (Architecture)

•

Environmental Earth Sciences (Geology)

•

Environmental Management

D

Dance • • Dental Hygiene • • • Developmental & Reproductive Biology Dietetics •

E

• • Earth and Planetary Sciences •

Earth Sciences (Geology & Geophysics) • • East Asian Languages & Literatures

• • • Economics • Education • • Educational Administration*** • • Educational Foundations*** • Educational Policy Studies*** • • Educational Psychology • •

Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary • Education, Exceptionalities***

• • Education, Learning Design & Technology • •

Education, Physical

•

Education, Secondary •

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Education, Special

• • • •

Environmental Studies* • Epidemiology

•

Ethnic Studies

•

Ethnobotany

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

F • • • • • •

Fashion Design & Merchandising Filipino+ Food Science Food Science & Human Nutrition French

• • • •

G

• • • Geography Geoscience for Professionals • • German • Global Environmental Science

C

• • Cell & Molecular Biology • • • Chemistry • • • Chinese Chinese Studies • Classics • Clinical & Translational Research • Communication • • • Communication & Information Sciences Communication Sciences & Disorders • Communicology (Speech) • • • • • Computer Science Creative Media • • Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum Studies •

• • Ocean & Resources Engineering • • Oceanography

English as a Second Language*

•

•

• Biochemistry • Biological Engineering • Biology • • • Botany • • Business Administration • • Business, Accounting • Business, Entrepreneurship • • Business, Finance • • Business, Human Resource Management • Business, Information Systems • Business, International • Business, Management • Business, Management Information Systems • Business, Marketing • Business, Marketing Management

O

Engineering Science

•

•

B

N

• • • Natural Resources & Environmental Management • • • Nursing Nutritional Sciences • • Nutrition

Education, Teaching

•

• • •

H

• • • • • • • • • • •

Hawaiian • • Hawaiian Studies • • Hindi* • • • • History Human Development & Family Studies •

• • • • •

• • • • •

I

Ilokano+ Indonesian* Information & Computer Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies

R

Rehabilitation Counseling Religion

S

Samoan* Sanskrit* Second Language Studies Social Welfare Social Work Sociology South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Spanish Sustainability

• Thai* • • • Theatre • • Travel Industry Management • Tropical Agriculture & the Environment • • Tropical Medicine • • Tropical Plant Pathology • • Tropical Plant & Soil Science

K

Khmer (Cambodian)* Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science Korean Korean Studies

U

• • Urban & Regional Planning

L •

• • Law Library & Information Science • • • • Linguistics*

•

M

• • • Marine Biology • • • Mathematics • Medical Technology • Medicine • • • Microbiology • • Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering • Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology • Molecular Cell Biology • • • Music

Pacific Islands Studies Peace Studies* Philippine Language & Literature Philippine Studies Philosophy Physics Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences Political Science Professional Educational Practice Psychology Public Administration Public Health

T

J

• • • Japanese Japanese Studies • • Journalism • Juridical Science

• • • • • • • •

P

V

Vietnamese*

W

Women’s Studies

Z

• • Zoology

+

Concentration in Philippine Languages & Literature

* Interdisciplinary Studies **Concentration in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science ***Concentration in Education

Academic programs are subject to change. See catalog for most current program information. Visit manoa.hawaii.edu/catalog

WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO, WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE. At the University of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i at Manoa, we give you the tools to follow your dreams with a choice of 104 different majors, 91 graduate majors, 54 doctoral degrees, and 5 first professional degrees.

Unsure about your major?

Our Exploratory Programs assist students in selecting a major that aligns their interests, abilities, and goals.

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/exploratory

Want to earn your Bachelors and Masters in 5 years?

The Bachelor's and Master's (BAM) Degree Program gives you the opportunity to graduate with both your Bachelor's and Master's degree within 5 years!

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT manoa.hawaii.edu/bam Pre-Professional Preparation for Advanced Study Audiology

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Psychology

Optometry

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Dietetics

Physical Therapy

*Interdisciplinary Studies

Physician Assistant

Law

Podiatry

Medicine

Public Health Veterinary Science

ACADEMIC ADVISING manoa.hawaii.edu/academics/advising Academic advisors support students in reaching their educational and career goals. They answer questions regarding transfer credits, major requirements, graduation timeline, and ensure you are progressing in the right direction.

ADVISING PROGRAM SHEETS manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/programsheets Every major requires specific courses to earn a degree. Knowing what courses and when to take them are vital to graduating in a timely manner. The Program Sheets in conjunction with meeting an academic advisor, assists students in their academic journey.

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Global

Leadership

The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is globally recognized for pioneering research in a number of fields and disciplines. We have the distinction of being the most ethnically diverse institutions of higher education in the country and regarded as being one of five universities to have a land, sea, space and sun grant designation.

AT MA NOA, WE DON'T JUST EDUCATE - WE HELP YOU MAKE HISTORY!

Owns and operates the only research facility in the world, Moku O Lo‘e, or Coconut Island, built entirely on a coral reef. (Pictured)

John A. Burns School of Medicine has ranked #1 in National Institutes of Health research awards among community-based public medical schools.

The Hawai‘inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge is the only indigenous college in a Research I ranked institution.

Students have an opportunity to pursue, perpetuate, research, and revitalize all areas and forms of Hawaiian knowledge.

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Hawai‘i Institute of Astronomy discovered Earth’s first known interstellar visitor passing through our Solar System.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature is the largest one of its kind in the nation.

The Institute for Biogenesis

Research at the John A. Burns School of Medicine

The Music Department is known globally for having the nation’s largest ethnomusicology program.

cloned the world’s first mouse and pioneered genetic and reproductive research with transgenic mice.

PICTURED: THE HAWAI'I INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY (HIMB) LOCATED ON COCONUT ISLAND (MOKU O LO'E) IN KANE'OHE BAY OFF THE ISLAND OF O'AHU, CONDUCTS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF TROPICAL MARINE BIOLOGY. HIMB CONTINUES TO BE A WORLD LEADER IN RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND AND CONSERVE TROPICAL MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT ADVANCE THE INFORMED STEWARDSHIP OF HAWAI'I'S MARINE AND COASTAL BIODIVERSITY. HIMB IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH UNIT WITHIN THE SCHOOL OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SOEST) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA .

The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first

Ethnomathematics program

is offered at UH Manoa.

Students can experience math in and outside classrooms, bridging indigenous wisdom and 21st century skills.

Lyon Arboretum is the only research facility in the U.S. located in a tropical rainforest, and is home to over 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants.

Shidler College of Business (international business focus) is consistently ranked amongst the top programs in the nation by The U.S. News and World Report.

The UH Translational Health

Science Simulation Center

Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is the longest earth-based Mars simulation conducted on U.S. soil.

The only university in the world to have both satellite fabrication capabilities and direct access to orbital space with the Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i Space

is regarded as one of the most advanced simulation centers in the nation, and gives students a chance to experience real-life scenarios using high-tech simulation technology.

Flight Laboratory

Scientists at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources were the first in the world to develop a disease-resistant, transgenic papaya species.

The Cyber-Enabled Collaboration Analysis Navigation and Observation Environment (CyberCANOE), a data visualization system said to be the best in the country.

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Take Manoa

Anywhere

At Manoa, you can see the world, broaden

CANADA

your perspective, and develop a deeper understanding of other cultures.

NORTH AMERICA

Getting to study abroad in Seville, Spain was never something I thought I would have the opportunity to do. Not only did I get to further my academic studies, but I had the chance to travel, make lifelong friends, grow as a person and make incredible memories ."

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RACHEL WALLACE STUDY ABROAD IN SEVILLE, SPAIN Las Vegas, NV Public Health Major â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20

GERMANY DENMARK SWEDEN ITALY

IRELAND ENGLAND JAPAN

FRANCE

CHINA

SPAIN

SOUTH KOREA TAIWAN PHILIPPINES

CHILE

SOUTH AFRICA ARGENTINA

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND

NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE

studyabroad.hawaii.edu

manoa.hawaii.edu/mix

hawaii.edu/diversity/nse

Go farther with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Study Abroad Center. Summer, semester, and yearlong programs are offered in Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.

Or, create your own independent, self-designed study abroad program almost anywhere in the world.

Manoa International Exchange enables UH Manoa undergraduate and graduate students to go abroad and experience other cultures in safe and supportive environments.

Likewise, international students can immerse themselves in the cultural and academic community of our campus in Hawai‘i.

Gain the experience of attending another U.S. college while still a student at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.

Choose from over 200 public universities, with tuition of either the cost of UH Manoa, or the resident tuition of the host institution. Exchanges are for one or two semesters, usually starting in the fall.

PICTURED: RACHEL AT THE PLAZA DE ESPANA

MANOA INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

MANOA STUDY ABROAD CENTER

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The Warrior

Way

Experience campus like a true Warrior - live on campus, get involved, champion a cause and join a club. Participate in intramural sports, work out at the new Warrior Recreation Center or join the Manoa Maniacs to cheer on our sports teams.

GET THE MOST OUT OF BEING A WARRIOR. LIVING ON CAMPUS manoa.hawaii.edu/housing Residential life is an important part of a student's higher education experience and provides opportunities to meet various people and interact as members of a community. Student Housing Services offers both residence halls and apartments to students wanting to be part of our on-campus â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ohana (family). In addition, they offer an off-campus housing referral program which provides students with available rental properties and other off-campus living options.

ATHLETICS & BAND hawaiiathletics.com | uhbands.org Athletics and the UH Band programs are huge traditions at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

Approximately 450 student athletes compete on 21 NCAA Division I teams and around 300 students perform in the marching, concert, and pep bands. With your valid student ID you can gain free access to UH athletics games on campus and at Aloha Stadium.

STUDENT LIFE & DEVELOPMENT manoa.hawaii.edu/studentlife There are five important organizations (Chartered Student Organizations) that serve our Rainbow Warriors and our community through a variety of programs and services. We have more than 200 Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) on campus where you can have fun and make a difference. If you do not see a group that shares your interests, we can help you create one.

STUDENT RECREATION SERVICES manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec Stay fit at the Warrior Rec Center, one of the best recreational facilities in the state. Compete against other students in intramural sports such as basketball, volleyball, table tennis or badminton. Take advantage of hiking, learning to surf, stand-up paddle (SUP) or kayaking. Activities are offered on a weekly basis or equipment rental is available to explore on your own.

PICTURED: STAN SHERIFF CENTER

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Admissions FRESHMAN COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Checklist IMPORTANT DATES January 5

Priority Deadline

FALL

English 4 Units

Math 3 Units*

Social Science Other 3 Units College Prep 4 Units

Competitive/ Strong GPA

Science 3 Units**

Electives 5 Units

*Including Algebra I, II and Geometry. **Biology, Chemistry and Physics recommended.

CLASS RANK TOP

OF GRADUATING CLASS

March 1

Final Deadline

September 1 October 1 SPRING

Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

In order to qualify for financial aid, scholarships, and housing, students are encouraged to apply before the priority deadline. International students are strongly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Requirement for international applicants and non-native English speakers.

hawaii.edu/eli

TOEFL SCORE

ELI EXEMPT

Internet

100

61

Paper

600

500

ELI REQUIRED

APPLY ONLINE

uh-manoa.org/transfer Resident

APPLICATION FEE

uh-manoa.org/transfer

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2.0 GPA cumulative

Non-Resident 2.5 GPA cumulative

Minimum of 24 transferable credits.

hawaii.edu/transferdatabase

The Ka'ie'ie program is the perfect opportunity to help transition from a community college to UH Mānoa. They help you with questions regarding your major such as prerequisites, transferring your credits and the program allows you to register for classes earlier which is a blessing because you can register for classes that may get full quickly."

REBECCA KELLEY

Kane‘ohe, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Windward Community College, ’16 Bachelor of Social Work UH Manoa, ’18 Masters of Social Work UH Manoa, ’19

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Investing in your FINANCIAL AID hawaii.edu/fas

SCHOLARSHIPS hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php

Financial Aid can come in the form of: • Grants • Scholarships/Waivers • Work Study • Loans

The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa has many scholarship opportunities for incoming freshman and transfer students. Over $4 million was awarded last year to 1,928 UH Manoa students.

Visit the Financial Aid Services website for more information on how to apply and access scholarships.

Total Investment TUITION UNIVERSITY FEES BOOKS AND SUPPLIES ROOM & BOARD PERSONAL EXPENSES AND OTHER

Total =

RESIDENT

WUE*

NON-RESIDENT

$11,304 $882 $1,012 $13,673 $2,954

$16,956 $882 $1,012 $13,673 $2,954

$33,336 $882 $1,012 $13,673 $2,954

$29,825

$35,477

$51,875

The cost of attendance is designed to provide students with projected costs to attend for an academic year. The totals listed above are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Regents. Room and Board total reflects the highest cost meal plan option. *The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program is for qualified first undergraduate degree seeking students who have legal residency in AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, CNMI, or Guam, and pursue select undergraduate major.

DACA students are eligible to participate in WUE. Non-resident students with documented Native Hawaiian ancestry receive the Hawai‘i resident equivalent rate.

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Future

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa has granted me the ability to not only see my goals, but take me beyond them too."

JOSH HARRISON

San Diego, California Grossmont College, ’17 B.S. Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science UH Manoa, ’19

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Cover Photo: UH News Pictured is Shidler College of Business, Spring 2020 MBA graduate, Angie Lee. davidshepardhawaii Cover Illustrations By: David Shepard | David Shepard is the founder of a place-based, mission-driven aloha wear company. His drawings and designs are a further extension of his mission of conservation through aloha ‘aina.

M.S. Horticulture alumnus of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, his work at Limahuli Garden, Kalaupapa National Park, and Lyon Arboretum led to story telling.

Shepard uses fabric and fashion to tell the story behind the 'why' of aloha ‘aina.

Each piece is designed and sewn in Hawai’i.

“Hapu‘u ‘Ilima Mauka To Makai” From the native Hapu‘u tree fern found in Manoa valley to the O‘ahu island flower ‘ilima found growing on the coast, this illustration embodies the resources found within the ahupua‘a of Waik-ık-ı. An ahupua‘a is a traditional land division that encompasses a watershed extending from mauka to makai (mountain to ocean). Traditionally in Hawai‘i, community boundaries were defined by watersheds that provided all the resources for sustainable living: fish, agriculture, consistent fresh water, and upland forests reserves. Wise management fostered a thriving community. Today the ahupua‘a of Waik-ık-ı continues to be one of the most abundant and prosperous.

The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

A special mahalo to UH Athletics, Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, Jose Magno, Ken Reyes, Shane Grace, Nolan Omura, David Shepard, UH Bookstore, Cameron Brooks, and our UH Rainbow Warrior students for their image contributions.