Every journey starts with a single step.
Start your journey as a Rainbow Warrior by following our checklist. Welcome to the Rainbow Warrior ‘Ohana. Ho‘omaika‘i!
1. Create Your MyUH Account
2. Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
3. Attend an Event or Campus Tour
4. Explore Housing Options
5. Submit Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit
6. Submit Health Clearance
7. Submit Final Documents
8. Prepare Your Class Schedule
9. Paying for Tuition
10. Getting Oriented
For details visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/accepted
IMPORTANT DATES
FALL 2026 ADMISSION
September 2025
Fall 2026 UH Mānoa Application Available
October 1, 2025
2026-2027 FAFSA Application Available fafsa.ed.gov
January 5, 2026
Fall 2026 UH Mānoa Application Priority Deadline
January 15, 2026
New Warrior Scholarships Application Deadline (Regents, Provost Achievement, Mānoa Excellence and Mānoa International Excellence Scholarships) hawaii.edu/fas/info/nws.php
February 1, 2026
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application Priority Deadline fafsa.ed.gov
February 15, 2026
STAR Scholarships Application Deadline star.hawaii.edu/scholarship
Late February/Early March 2026
On-Campus Housing Application Available manoa.hawaii.edu/housing
March 2, 2026
UH System Scholarships Application Deadline hawaii.edu/finaid/scholarships/system
April 1, 2026
Fall 2026 UH Mānoa Application Final Deadline apply.hawaii.edu
May 1, 2026
Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit Deadline manoa.hawaii.edu/deposit
On-Campus Housing Application Deadline manoa.hawaii.edu/housing
July 2026
Incoming registration begins Registration dates may be found on the Academic Calendar manoa.hawaii.edu/registrar/academic-calendar
August 24, 2026
First Day of Fall 2026 Semester
SPRING 2027 ADMISSION
February 1, 2026
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application Priority Deadline fafsa.ed.gov
July 2026
Spring 2027 UH Mānoa Application Available
September 1, 2026
Spring 2027 UH Mānoa Application Priority Deadline
October 1, 2026
Spring 2027 UH Mānoa Application Final Deadline
November, 2026
On-Campus Housing Application Available manoa.hawaii.edu/housing
November 1, 2026
Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit Deadline manoa.hawaii.edu/deposit
Late November 2026
Incoming registration begins Registration dates may be found on the Academic Calendar manoa.hawaii.edu/registrar/academic-calendar
January 11, 2027
First day of Spring 2027 Semester
The Payment Receipt Deadlines will be posted to the Academic Calendar when they are available: manoa.hawaii.edu/registrar/academic-calendar
*For the most up-to-date list of important dates for Fall and Spring Admission, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/accepted
