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Support Services
Bridge to Hope
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 211
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8059
Fax: (808) 956-9314
E-mail: bth@hawaii.edu
Bridge to Hope (BTH) is a support program for students participating in the “First to Work” (FTW) program. This program assists with on-campus student employment and other services to help welfare (TANF) recipient students succeed in their educational goals.
BTH is available on every UH campus. The system-wide coordinator is located at UHM in the Women’s Center.
College Opportunities Program
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 308
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
UHM.
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 UHM. Part II is entry to the UH as full-time freshmen with priority for residence hall 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 UH. Applications are available in October with selections made early the following year.
International Student Services
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 206
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 1,600 international students who come from more than 70 countries to study at UHM. 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 UH and in the community.
KOKUA Program (Disability Access Services)
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 013
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7511 (Voice/Text)
(808) 956-7612 (Voice/Text)
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 the nearly century old campus (located on hilly terrain) does pose architectural barriers that are being addressed by on-going projects.
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 Native Hawaiian Student Development Services
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 207
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-2644
Kua‘ana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services (Kua‘ana) reflects the belief that higher education is a major factor in ensuring a better future for Hawaiians as individuals and as a people. Kua‘ana focuses on encouraging and facilitating the entry of Hawaiian students into UHM and supports them in fulfilling their academic expectations through the development of new programs and the use of existing resources. Kua‘ana 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, community service activities designed for students to network with each other and to stay informed and/or involved in issues concerning the Hawaiian community and Learning Community clusters for first-time freshmen at UHM.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services Office
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 211C
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-9250
Fax: (808) 956-9314
E-mail: LGBTQ@hawaii.edu
Web:
www2.hawaii.edu/~lgbtq/
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Student Services Office exists to serve as a campus resource center for students. Our purpose is to help students feel safe and to ensure that LGBT people are an integral part of the UHM campus. The LGBT office offers trainings, including the Safe Zone program for allies of LGBT people; regular supportive meetings for students; resource library of books, magazines, videotapes, and audiotapes; a comfortable area in which to study; contacts and referrals to various community and campus organizations; and special events and educational programs related to LGBT issues.
Office of Multicultural Student Services
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 309
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7348
Fax: (808) 956-4622
Web: omss.ssc.hawaii.edu
The Office of Multicultural Student Services seeks to (a) provide employment, training, and educational support to UHM students who wish to tutor and advise public school students; (b) address the problem of
under-representation of minorities in higher education by recruiting Filipinos and other ethnic groups to apply for admission to UH; and (c) coordinate special projects for underserved populations and communities.
School and College Services
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 214
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7137
Fax: (808) 956-8095
School and College Services (SCS) works with high schools and community colleges to encourage students to pursue higher education by providing information and services that facilitate their enrollment at UHM. In addition, SCS offers campus visits for prospective students and coordinates the Student Ambassador program.
Individuals and groups wishing to learn more about UHM programs and resources may contact the SCS office. Neighbor Island and continental U.S. calls are accepted toll free at (877) 447-3233.
Senior Citizen Visitor Program
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 413
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4642
Fax: (808) 956-9240
web:
www.hawaii.edu/diversity/programs.html#scvp
The Senior Citizen Visitor Program (SCVP), administered by Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity (SEED), is available to residents of Hawai‘i who are age 60 years and older. The program allows senior citizens to participate in UHM classes offered during the fall and spring semesters, provided they have the consent of the instructor. Participation in SCVP entitles the visitor to use libraries and other UH facilities. Visitors are exempt from tuition; course credit is not awarded, and permanent records are not maintained. Senior citizens wishing to receive credit for courses must apply for admission to the UH and must pay all tuition and fees.
Office of Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 413
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4642
Fax: (808) 956-9240
E-mail: seed@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/diversity
The Office of Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity (SEED) coordinates various projects and committees at UHM and other campuses to support students with disabilities; Native Hawaiians and ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education; women; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and intersex students; and academically talented students as well as under-prepared and disadvantaged students. Among the programs administered by SEED are College Opportunities Program, KOKUA Program, Kua‘ana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services, Office of Multicultural Student Services, Regents and Presidential Scholars Program, Senior Citizen Visitor Program, Women’s Center and a wide variety of scholarships.
Women’s Center
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 211
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8059
Fax: (808) 956-9314
The Women’s Center is open weekdays and functions as a safe gathering place. It offers study lounges and meeting space, response and referral services, academic and personal development workshops, educational lectures and programs, a reading resource library, University and community network opportunities, and a comprehensive UH/community information center.
The programs administered by the Women’s Center are: the Bridge to Hope Program; the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services Office; and the Program Against Violence to Women.
Veterans Affairs
Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services 010
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8010
Fax: (808) 956-7830
The Veterans Affairs Service (VAS), located in the Admissions and Records Office, assists military veterans and their dependents who are eligible for federal education benefits. It is the responsibility of the UH VAS to certify that the student is enrolled in courses according to an academic plan that results in degree completion. Once certified, the student will receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Resident members of the Hawai‘i National Guard who are classified undergraduate students may be eligible for partial tuition assistance from the Department of Defense in addition to receiving federal education benefits. This assistance is activated through the Guard unit.
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