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Outreach College

International Programs (non-credit)

Krauss Hall 004
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Web: www.nice.hawaii.edu

New Intensive Courses in English (NICE)

Tel: (808) 956-7753
Fax: (808) 956-3421
E-mail:ipinfo@hawaii.edu

The NICE Program is a noncredit English language program open to non-native speakers of English interested in improving their oral communication and cross-cultural understanding. Study options include English courses for academic, business, and general purposes. Classes are offered to suit the study schedules of a variety of individuals: four 10-week sessions per year (full-time or part-time study), 3 and 4-week sessions in winter and summer, and evening classes throughout the year. Admission to NICE is open to foreign students and scholars, and to resident non-native speakers living in Hawai‘i.

Special English Programs (SEP)

Tel: (808) 956-3416
Fax: (808) 956-3752
E-mail: michikos@hawaii.edu

SEP provides noncredit English language and American culture programs for groups of students from foreign educational institutions or companies. SEP is uniquely designed to suit the needs, schedules, requirements, and interests of the sponsoring school or organization.

International Seminars

Tel: (808) 956-3416
Fax: (808) 956-3752
E-mail:michikos@hawaii.edu

The International Seminars Program provides groups of foreign students and professionals exposure to current American perspectives and practices in their area of study or profession. Highly qualified professors and community professionals speak on topics requested by the sponsoring organization, with translation or in the participants’ native language.

International Bridge Program

Krauss Hall 101
2500 Dole Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Tel: (808) 956-9247
Fax: (808) 956-3752
E-mail: kkoteva@hawaii.edu
Web: www.bridge.hawaii.edu

The Bridge Program has been specifically designed to help students meet formal academic requirements for entry into graduate programs in the U.S. Bridge participants take a combination of credit and noncredit courses, and in some cases English as a Second Language classes, thus simultaneously gaining an orientation to study in the American university system.

Working in partnership with other units of the UH, Bridge assists students in preparation for examinations such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

The Bridge Program addresses other challenges for international students as well. Students with a three-year bachelor degree (3YB) common in their home countries are assisted in meeting four-year requirements that are generally considered standard for admission into U.S. graduate programs.

Enrollment in the Bridge Program prepares students for acceptances into graduate programs, but does not guarantee automatic admission. The graduate admissions requirements are different for each U.S. university. At UH Manoa, the final decision for admission rests with the Dean of the Graduate Division, who takes into full consideration the recommendation of the chair of the selected field of study.

Students who complete attendance and academic requirements receive an International Bridge Program certificate of completion.

Professional and Special Programs (noncredit)

Sakamaki D-400
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8244
Fax: (808) 956-9422
E-mail: pamelaf@hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu

The Professional and Special Programs Office establishes and administers noncredit courses to provide individuals and groups with the opportunity to maintain professional skills, advance in or change careers, or pursue personal development and enrichment. Although noncredit courses do not apply toward the requirements for a college degree, many do qualify for professional continuing education units. Students who complete attendance requirements may receive certificates upon completion of their courses of study.

Courses are held at both on- and off-campus locations, as well as online. They are often relatively short and complete in themselves and are presented in a variety of formats, such as workshops, short courses, studios, and lectures. In general, noncredit courses are open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate.
Although most courses are offered during three regularly scheduled terms per year, specialized programs for particular groups (e.g., librarians, teachers, engineers, etc.) or contract training for both public and private organizations, can be arranged. Class length, number of meeting times, and locations vary, depending on program objectives and specific needs of students.

Institute for Business and Professional Development

Tel: (808) 956-8244
E-mail: noncred@hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/ibpd

The Institute for Business and Professional Development offers continuing education programs for business people, entrepreneurs, professionals, and those seeking to meet professional certification requirements, or to improve career opportunities.

Pacific New Media

Tel: (808) 956-3422
E-mail: pnm@hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm

Pacific New Media offers short intensive workshops in film, video, photography and digital media presented by outstanding professionals from Hawai‘i and the continental U.S. A certificate in Web Design is also offered through the program.

UH Downtown Outreach College

Pioneer Plaza
900 Fort Street, Suite 10 (lower level)
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: Downtown: (808) 586-3860 UH Manoa: (808) 956-8244
E-mail:UHDowntown@outreach.hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/Programs/downtown.asp

UH Downtown is a cutting-edge venue created to serve the educational needs of the downtown Honolulu business community. Located at Pioneer Plaza, UH Downtown offers an exciting array of classes and events customized to meet the needs of the many industries, businesses and individuals located in this vital area of the city.

In our state-of-the-art computer training lab, experts and innovators in web design, digital media and the media arts teach popular Pacific New Media workshops. In our large conference/lecture/meeting room, lectures, seminars and classes are presented by the Institute for Business and Professional Development, International Programs and other UH programs.

Community Services Programs

Sakamaki D-406
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8246
Fax: (808) 956-9422
E-mail:csinfo@hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community

The Community Services Division coordinates the arts and culture outreach efforts of the UH. Major projects include the Statewide Cultural Extension Program (SCEP) and University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Presents. Through SCEP, Outreach College presents over 170 performances each year in schools, libraries, nursing homes, prisons, senior centers, and other venues throughout the state. The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Presents produces 15 performances of national and international touring companies for the UH Manoa campus and the general public.

Elderhostel Programs

Sakamaki D-407
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-9492 or 956-8246
Fax: (808) 956-9422
E-mail:kevenw@hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/elderhostel

Elderhostel offers a short-term, low-cost residential academic program for persons age 55 and over through a network of 1,900 educational and cultural sites. Program topics draw on the natural, sociological, and cultural setting in Hawai‘i as well as the USS Missouri and Honolulu Zoo service projects. Classes are taught by campus faculty and lecturers from the community.

UH Conference Center,
Outreach College

Sakamaki C-403
2530 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8204
Fax: (808) 956-3364
E-mail:yvonney@hawaii.edu
Web: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/conference

The Conference Center provides support in meeting planning and management. Serving UH units, state and federal government agencies,nonprofit and professional organizations within the state of Hawai‘i that sponsor conferences, symposia, institutes, and workshops, the staff offers assistance in program development and budgeting, marketing, pre- and on-site registration, fiscal management, and on-site logistics. Meeting coordination is offered to adult groups at venues determined by the sponsoring organization.