College of Engineering

General Information

An engineering degree provides an excellent background for seeking solutions to many of the problems in the development and management of technology related to urban demands, the enhancement of our living environment, and the effective utilization of our nonrenewable resources. Engineering curricula include both general and theoretical course work designed to enable graduates to meet the challenges of a technology-oriented society. In addition to classic disciplines of engineering, students may also delve into the fundamentals of sustainability, nanotechnology, microscopic simulation, and other state-of-the-art subjects. College curricula encourage the independent study of novel engineering processes. Particular emphasis is placed on problems related to energy and the preservation and enhancement of the environment.

Engineering has been a major program of study at this institution since its founding in 1907. UH Manoa has granted more than 6,500 engineering degrees, and many of the professional engineers practicing in industries, consulting firms, and governmental agencies throughout the state are graduates of UH Manoa.

Accreditation

The undergraduate curricula in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Degrees and Certificates

Bachelor’s Degrees: BS in civil engineering, BS in electrical engineering, BS in mechanical engineering

Master’s Degrees: MS in civil engineering, MS in electrical engineering, MS in mechanical engineering, Graduate Certificate in telecommunications and entreprreneurship

Doctoral Degrees: PhD in civil engineering, PhD in electrical engineering, PhD in mechanical engineering

For information on programs in bioengineering, please refer to the “College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources" section of the Catalog. For information on programs in ocean engineering, please refer to the "School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology" section of the Catalog.

Advising

Student Services
Holmes 250
2540 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8404

All students in the College of Engineering must receive approval of their program of courses from their advisors prior to registration each semester.

Updated curriculum check sheets summarizing all of the requirements for each undergraduate curriculum are available in the College’s Student Academic Services Office.

Undergraduate engineering students who are unusually well-qualified academically are encouraged to participate in the UH Manoa Honors Programs (see the “Special Programs” section within the Colleges of Arts and Sciences).

New Students

An orientation session for new students is held each semester before classes begin. Incoming students receive approval of their program of courses at that time. In addition, incoming students with waived course work (e.g., advanced placement examination) must still fulfill credit hour requirements and should contact the College’s Student Academic Services Office for more information.

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Please note: This Catalog was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. The University reserves the right to change or delete, supplement or otherwise amend at any time and without prior notice the information, requirements and policies contained in this Catalog.