You’re on your way to becoming a Rainbow Warrior and in just a few short months, a new journey will begin. Like any transition, there’s a learning curve and we want to make it as easy and seamless as possible for you (and your ‘ohana too).
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We are excited to welcome you to our Rainbow Warrior ‘Ohana. As you begin your journey with us, we provide an orientation for you and your ‘ohana to attend. Here, you will gain all the necessary resources, tools, and skills to be successful at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. It is also a great way to meet fellow Rainbow Warriors and develop a sense of belonging on our campus!
Registration opens June 3rd.
For orientation dates and to sign-up, go to: manoa.hawaii.edu/welinamanoa
Welina Mānoa First Day of School Kick-Off August 26, 2024 3:30pm - 7:00pm Campus Center Courtyard, Kuykendall Lawn, and Legacy Pathway
Also, join us at our first day of school kick-off event where you will meet a variety of campus programs, eat ʻono (delicious) food, and get a chance to win prizes!
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Truth Racial Healing and Transformation manoa.hawaii.edu/nhpol/trht
UH Mānoa: A Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center and a campus committed to becoming a Native Hawaiian place of learning.
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is one of the first 10 trail-blazing campuses across Hawai‘i and the U.S. selected to implement ambitious, visionary action plans that tackle historical and contemporary effects of racism. The Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office leads our campus in these plans. Visit their website for resources and how you can get involved.
Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kanewai manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/ getinvolved
Join students, faculty, staff, and community members on scheduled workdays at Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai. Located on the lower half of campus, the lo‘i is an irrigated area where kalo (taro) grows.
UH Manoa Campus Arboretum
manoa.hawaii.edu/campusarboretum
Walking from class to class, you might encounter a diverse range of trees and plants that surround you. Thatʻs because UH Mānoa is an accredited arboretum featuring over 5,000 types of plants and a number of trees from the Pacific and across the world. Engage in learning more about these plants and areas on campus by attending an Aloha ‘Āina Friday session, or visit the link above.
Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office
manoa.hawaii.edu/nhpol
The Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office is committed to fostering a rooted, resilient, and responsive community that advances UH Mānoa as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.
go.hawaii.edu/EHJ
Since Fall 2019, the Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office has also been providing opportunites to students, faculty, and staff on campus wanting to learn more about the concept of Aloha ‘Aina. This includes various speaker presentations, campus tours, dialogue circles, and caring for the campus arboretum.
Pictured here is Kōnāhuanui, the highest peak in Mānoa Valley. Rising 3,150 feet in elevation, Kōnāhuanui is a mountain and major water source for the surrounding four ahupua‘a (land division) including Honolulu, Waikīkī, Kailua, and Kāne‘ohe. Kōnāhuanui is also the home of a kupua wahine (supernatural woman) who is noted in moʻolelo (story) as an observer of travelers and protector of the mountain. In another mo’olelo, Kōnāhuanui is also known as the peak that Kawelomahamahaʻia (from Kauaʻi) stood upon to throw the ʻōʻō stick (a tool, a ground breaking stick) that created the land of Kūkaʻōʻō, location of Mānoa’s famous Kukaʻōʻō Heiau, the last intact heiau (ancient temple) in Mānoa.
Uniquely Mānoa
As its name suggests, Mānoa offers a vast array of opportunities unique as the place we are named for. In traditional times, Mānoa valley was expertly cared for and cultivated by Native Hawaiians. In return, it provided an abundance of sustenance and protection for its residents. As a Rainbow Warrior, you will have access to many exciting new opportunities - whether it’s meeting new people or engaging in new clubs or visiting a different spot around campus or on O‘ahu. We hope that you will be acquainted with the unique culture of Hawai‘i and the aloha spirit.
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UNIVERSITY AVENUE
CAMPUSROAD
ST-WEST ROAD
Campus Center
• Bookstore
• Computer Lab
• Dining Hall
• Jamba Juice
• Starbucks
• Subway
• UH Federal Credit Union
• UH Ticket & ID Office
• Warrior Rec Center
Future Sinclair Student Success Center
• Fall 2024
Hemenway Hall
• Ba-Le
• Dental Office
• Ka Leo Newspaper
Radio Station (KTUH)
Hamilton Library
• Computer Lab
• Science/Technology Center
• Study Spaces
University Health Services
Medical services and health promotions
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services
• Division of Student Success (DSS)
• Cashier’s Office
• Commuter Services
• Financial Aid Services
• Mānoa Advising Center
• Mānoa Career Center (MCC)
• Office of Admissions
• Office of the Registrar
• LGBTQ+ Center
• Womenʻs Center
• Student Diversity and Inclusion
Paradise Palms
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Holo Holo Grill
• Lasoon - Nepali & India Cuisine
• L&L Hawaiian Barbeque
• Panda Express
UH Mānoa is considered an
arboretum! Visit our plant map to learn more about Mānoaʻs extensive collection of plants:
Student Housing
• Hale Aloha Complex
- Hale Aloha ‘Ilima
- Hale Aloha Lokelani
- Hale Aloha Lehua
- Hale Aloha Mokihana
• Hale Wainani
• Hale Noelani
• Frear Hall (Student Housing Main Office located here)
• Gateway House
• Hale Ānuenue
• Hale Laulima
• Hale Kahawai
• Johnson Hall
Manoa One Card
manoa.hawaii.edu/onecard
At UH Mānoa, student identification cards are called Mānoa One Cards. These are obtained at the Campus Center ID and Information Office at Campus Center after a student has established a UH email account and registered for classes on campus.
Mānoa One Card can be used:
• Access to Campus Events & Resources
• Campus Cash
• Dining Services
• Discounts for Campus Activities
• Library Resources
• Take the shuttle around the campus
• The Bus and Skyline Rail
• UH Athletics
• UPASS allows ridership on
• Warrior Rec Center
Campus Grinds
manoa.hawaii.edu/food
Whether you live on or off campus, in a residence hall or an apartment complex, UH Mānoa has a variety of dining options and meal plans to suit your needs and tastes. Dining venues are conveniently located throughout campus. Not all may accept meal plans - they are just as tasty and nutritional but you will need cash or credit card.
Campus Center
Farmers Market (Tuesdays & Fridays, cash only)
Jamba*
Campus Center Food Court*
Starbucks*
Bʻrito*
Subway
Hemenway Hall
Ba-Le*
Mānoa Garden (In Ba-Le)
Hale Noelani
The Market*
Paradise Palms Retail Dining
Dunkin’
Holoholo Grill
Broth and Batter
Lasoon
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Panda Express
Resident Dining Locations
Hale Aloha Cafe*
Gateway Cafe*
Food Truck Row (Near Krauss Hall)
For an updated list of food trucks, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/food
*Meal plan friendly
Download the GRUBHUB App
Skip the lines and order your faves at select retail locations! Link your Meal Plan & Dining Dollars to your account to order from on-campus locations. nvt. delicious, tasty, to relish ‘ono
Follow Manoa Dining Services and UH Manoa Food Services on Instagram for the latest updates on Campus Eats!
@manoadining
@uhmfoodsvc
Mānoa Bookstore
www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/manoa/
The campus bookstore offers more than just books. In addition to school supplies, there are also computers and tech accessories, UH and Rainbow Warrior apparel, spirit and convenience items, snacks, health and beauty aids, gift items and more. All proceeds from UH Bookstores support the educational mission of the University of Hawai‘i!
Computer Service Center
TecHub offers the latest in computers, software, and accessories. As an Apple authorized dealer and Dell products provider, students are eligible for education pricing, technical services, and repairs.
Copying & Printing
Campus Solutions is your one-stop shop for all your copy and print services, including full-color flyers, posters, and banners.
Supply Shop
For all the different places you go, we got you covered with school, residence hall, personal needs, and gym workout supplies.
Snacks & Drinks
Get your on-the-go munchies for your next study cram jam.
For current store hours and any announcements, visit the Mānoa Bookstore website.
Manoa Bookstore
2465 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-9645
www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/manoa
Campus Resources
manoa.hawaii.edu/studentsuccess/
At the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, whether you have a broken toe or a broken heart, there are services on campus to support the varying needs of students. Student veterans, students with disabilities, student parents, and LGBTQ+ members can find the support they need on-campus. Most of these services are located in the Queen Lili’uokalani Center for Student Services (QLCSS).
Student Diversity and Inclusion (SDI):
• Bridge to Hope (BTH)
• College Opportunities Program (COP)
• Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) - Mānoa
• Graduate Professional Access (GPA) Program
• Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)
• Hawaiʻi Educational Talent Search (HETS)
• KOKUA (Kahi o ka ulu ʻana: The Place of Growing) Program (Disability Access Services)
• LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer)+ Center
• Prevention, Awareness and Understanding (PAU) Violence Program
• SEED Initiative for Diversity, Equity, Access and Success (IDEAS)
• Senior Citizen Visitor Program / Nā Kūpuna Program
• Student Parents @ Mānoa (SPAM)
• TRIO Manoa
• Womenʻs Center
Student Co-Curricular Success (SCCS):
• Child Care Access Means Parents in School
• Childrenʻs Center (UHMCC)
• Health Education and Promotion
• Mānoa Career Center (MCC)
• Office of Student Conduct (OSC)
• Student Events & Campus Life Services
• Student Involvement & Leadership Development Programs
• Student Life & Development (SLD)
• Student Recreation Services
• Testing
• University Health Services Mānoa (UHSM)
Student Academic Success (SAS):
• [Office of] Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE)
• First Year Programs
• Learning Assistance Center (LAC)
• Mānoa Advising Center (MAC)
• Mānoa Transfer Coordination Center (MTCC)
• Online Learning Academy (OLA)
• Pre-Health / Pre-Law Advising Center
• Student Athlete Academic Services (SAAS)
Campus Safety
manoa.hawaii.edu/dps
UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and secure campus, and serving our community with aloha. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to patrol and respond to reports of crime or suspicious activity on UH Mānoa campuses.
Emergency Call Boxes are located throughout campus to provide instant communication with DPS officers, and are easily identified at night by their blue lights. The department’s Safety Escort Service provides a walking escort or vehicle transportation between on-campus facilities, every evening from dusk until dawn (Please note that wait times may increase on weekends or during inclement weather). DPS also offers a variety of crime prevention and awareness programs, which are available through the department’s Crime Prevention Unit.
DPS recommends downloading and using our campus safety app, Mānoa Guardian.
The app directly connects the user to DPS dispatch via phone call or text message. The safety timer feature acts as a virtual security escort–if your safety timer expires before you deactivate it, DPS will be notified of your location and will send help immediately. Use the app for a directory of important UH Mānoa phone numbers and to view emergency plans. For more information and to download this free app, visit manoaguardian.com.
For more information on DPS services, to view the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, or to sign up for workshops and training sessions, please visit manoa.hawaii.edu/dps.
UHM Department of Public Safety 1951 East-West Road Honolulu, HI 96822 manoa.hawaii.edu/dps
Report a crime or request DPS assistance: (808) 956-6911
The Mānoa Career Center offers a wide variety of jobs through a number of job programs that allow students with radically different schedules and needs to gain work experience and grow their resume. Through University or Federal Work Study jobs, nearly 3,000 students work on-campus and develop deeper connections to peers and people in the UH community. Incoming Mānoa students can apply for campus jobs prior to the start of the semester! Check out these benefits:
• Variety of positions; administrative, childcare, information technology, laboratory, landscape, tutoring, mentoring, research support, graphic design, peer advising, and more!
• Flexible, part-time hours
• Convenient on-campus and off-campus options
• $14.50 - $42.30/hour
@uhmcareercenter
KOʻOLAU MOUNTAIN RANGE
1. ‘Ewa
• Waikele
• Kalaeloa Beach Park
2. Kona
• Pearl Harbor
• Lē‘ahi (Diamond Head)
• Diamond Head
• Crater Hike
• Waikīkī
• Kaimuki
• Lyon Arboretum
• Mānoa Falls Trail
• Ala Moana
• Kaka‘ako
• South Shore Marketplace
3. Ko‘olauloa
• Waimea Bay
• Polynesian Culture Center
• Punalu‘u Beach Park
Geographically, O‘ahu is divided into six moku (district land divisions). Each of these areas offer an array of opportunities to connect with nature, culture, and local island favorites. We are certain you will find your favorite while attending UH Mānoa.
View Detailed Maps and Placenames of O‘ahu: www.avakonohiki.org/o699ahu.html
More Activities and Information: www.gohawaii.com/islands/oahu
Connect with Community Organizations: go.hawaii.edu/sjx
4. Ko‘olaupoko
• Sandy Beach
• Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
• Koko Crater Railway Trailhead
• Pali Lookout
• Byodo-In Temple
• Lanikai Beach
• Kualoa Ranch
• Kualoa Regional Park
5. Waialua
• Hale‘iwa Town
• Ka‘ena Point
• Waimea Bay
• Sunset Beach
• Shark’s Cove
6. Wai‘anae
• Makaha Beach
• Yokohama Bay
For hiking safety tips: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/hiking/hiking-in-hawaii/
For ocean safety tips: https://oceansafety.hawaii.gov/
Warrior Essentials
GRUBHUB
Order your favorites on campus using the GRUBHUB app at select retail locations.
Mānoa Guardian
Improve your personal safety by allowing easy communication with DPS and others within your own safety network.
Manoa Now
Receive campus updates and guidance for the semester ahead. Our student-run campus newspaper, Ka Leo operates this app.
DaBus2 - The Oahu Bus App
This app helps you easily find nearby bus stops and routes with real-time arrival information. You can favorite stops, and explore various routes.
Hawaii Rewards
Earn points by attending events and checking in. Stay updated on event details, point values, and your rank while sharing achievements on social media.
Spotify
Stream your favorite songs effortlessly in-between classes and while studying, with Spotify - your ultimate music companion.
Set
Education at the University of Hawai ʻi at Manoa strengthens you from the inside out, starting with core requirements that provide a solid foundation for the rest of your life. We help you develop critical thinking skills, guided by social values from the perspective of our Asia-Pacific region and host-culture.
Your Core Requirements:
• Foundation
• Focus
• Diversification
• Hawaiian or Another Language
Meet Your Academic Advisor!
You should meet with your academic advisors regularly and often. Advisors and students share equally in the work of advising, from researching answers to creating academic plans. To make the most of your academic journey, you will want to work closely with your academic advisors.
For more information on your Academic Advisor: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/advising
Campus Traditions
Team Names
Rainbow Warriors (men) & Rainbow Wahine (women)
The Rainbow
Before 1923, UH teams were nicknamed the “Deans.”
Then in the final game of the 1923 season, UH head coach Otto Klum’s squad upset Oregon State, 7-0, at Mo‘ili‘li Field. During the game, a rainbow appeared over the field. Reporters started calling UH teams the Rainbows, and the tradition began that Hawai‘i would not lose a game if a rainbow appeared.
The Warrior
The Warrior holds an honored place in Hawaiian history for it was the warrior who united the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha the Great. The Hawaiians expected the warrior to display great strength, skill and a fighting spirit.
Welina Mānoa
An annual event that takes place on the first day of school to officially welcome incoming Rainbow Warriors to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Welina Mānoa gathers campus organizations, student resources, and more so that students can fully connect to campus.
Homecoming
Held every fall semester, Homecoming comprises weeklong festivities that include a Homecoming Fair, Wahine (Women’s) volleyball game, the Homecoming football game, class reunions and special performances, exhibits, and lectures across campus.
Aloha Bash
Held at the Andrews Amphitheatre, students celebrate nearing of semesterʻs end at the annual Aloha Bash. The event features live performance by some of Hawaiʻiʻs favorite bands and artists.
The Gift of Lei
One of the most unique experiences of living in Hawai‘i and being a student at UH Mānoa is the cultural tradition of lei giving at graduation. As a celebratory and congratulatory gesture, the tradition of lei giving goes back centuries and is firmly rooted in Hawaiian culture. A lei is a garland of flowers that is worn around the neck and it is customary on special occasions to “lei” the person or individuals who are being honored.
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