Aloha and welcome to the University of Hawai'i at Manoa! 

We are pleased that you are considering or are planning on attending the University of Hawai'i. UH is continually ranked as one of the best values among the public colleges and universities in the United States. 

Located in the city of Honolulu, our 320-acre campus is at the entrance to Manoa Valley, which provides a lush tropical backdrop. While the campus houses most of student support services and a majority of our academic programs, our research and academic programs also extend statewide and beyond our shores into Asia and the Pacific.

Our strategic location in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean is the perfect place to bridge East and West. Hawai'i is a colorful tapestry of American, Asian, and Pacific cultures. We strive for and are proud of our multicultural and multi-ethnic diversity on our campus. This diversity is reflected in the makeup of our student body and our University motto, Maluna a'e o na lahui a pau ke ola ke kanaka, meaning "Above all nations is humanity."

Whether you are a first-time, continuing, or nontraditional student, you will find unparalleled access to nationally and internationally renowned programs, such as astronomy, ocean sciences, tropical agriculture, biomedical research, Hawaiian and Asian studies, and travel industry management. The unique academic opportunities and multicultural experiences available here will prepare you well for the global society in this new millennium.

This Catalog provides a glimpse of what the University of Hawai'i at Manoa offers. I encourage you to take a close look at the range of programs and student services available. Our dedicated and talented faculty and staff are committed to helping you make the most of your time with us. Welcome!

Evan S. Dobelle
President, University of Hawai'i