Support Services

College Opportunities Program

Student Services 206
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-6186
Fax: (808) 956-6837
E-mail: copuhm@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/cop

The College Opportunities Program (COP) assists state residents who are able and qualified for college but whose low SAT scores, limited college preparation, and/or economic difficulties might inhibit their attending UH Manoa. Priority is given to individuals whose ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented on the campus, as well as those who are not accepted for regular admission. Selected students participate in a two-part program. Part I is a summer residential-instructional experience on campus that develops academic and social skills necessary to be successful freshmen and sets a performance standard to gain entry to the Manoa campus. Part II is entry to the University as full-time freshmen with priority for dormitory space provided to all selected students who have met the summer performance standard. COP provides coordinated student services and supportive activities to all program students during their first two semesters at the University. Applications are available in October with selections made early the following year.

International Student Services

Student Services 414
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8613
Fax: (808) 956-5076
E-mail: issmanoa@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa

International Student Services (ISS) provides assistance to more than 1,400 international students who come from more than 70 countries to study at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. ISS assists individuals with the maintenance of their nonimmigrant visa status and provides guidance and advising to students so they can utilize the educational opportunities at the University and in the community.

KOKUA Program (Disability Access Services)

Student Services 013
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7511 (V/T)
(808) 956-7612 (V/T)
Fax: (808) 956-8093
E-mail: kokua@hawaii.edu

The KOKUA Program provides academic access services to students with documented physical and/or mental disabilities, e.g., health disabilities, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, mobility restrictions, psychological disabilities, visual impairments, etc. Services include academic advising, campus intervention, disability access counseling, early registration, faculty liaison, note-taking, sign language interpreting, technology access, testing accommodations, transcription, etc. Accessible on-campus transportation and tutoring may be available. Students with disabilities who may require such services are strongly encouraged to contact KOKUA as far in advance as possible to ensure better campus access.

New students should contact KOKUA for program orientation at least two months prior to the start of their entering semester. Although KOKUA strives to ensure campus access for students with disabilities, it is necessary to note that significant portions of the 90-year-old campus pose architectural barriers to them. Ongoing efforts are being made to address these architectural concerns.

Creating equal access for students with disabilities is a responsibility shared in partnership by the students, KOKUA, and the rest of the campus community.

Kua'ana Student Services

Student Services 207
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-2644

Kua'ana Student Services (KSS) reflects the belief that higher education is a major factor in ensuring a better future for Hawaiians as individuals and as a people. KSS focuses on encouraging and facilitating the entry of Hawaiian students into UH Manoa and supports them in fulfilling their academic expectations through the development of new programs and the use of existing resources. KSS services include tutorial services for students of Hawaiian language, counseling specific to students of Hawaiian ancestry to assist them in dealing with issues of internalized oppression, financial aid workshops, a mentorship program for new graduate students, and community service activities designed for students to network with each other and to stay informed and/or involved in issues concerning the Hawaiian community.

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