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Services and programs are provided on the campus to help
students make the transition to the University, to secure basic
financial assistance and housing, to obtain the personal assistance
needed to achieve academic goals, and to plan for productive careers.
Co-curricular programs offer students opportunities
for leadership development and cultural, social, and recreational
experiences. These programs provide excellent opportunities to gain
leadership skills, to serve the community, and to obtain insights into
community organization and development. Students are urged to
participate in campus programs as involvement enhances the learning
experience and leads to a more enjoyable and successful student life on
campus.
Dean of Student Services
Student Services 409
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-3290 (V/T)
Fax: (808) 956-9682
The Office of the Dean of Student Services coordinates
educational services and programs within the Office of Student Affairs
and acts as a resource on the development of University policies related
to student affairs. The Office of the Dean Student Services also advises
and assists students regarding discrimination, academic disputes and
grievances, conduct code issues, and other related matters.
Housing
Student Housing Services
Johnson A Basement
2555 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8177
Fax: (808) 956-5995
E-mail: uhmsh@hawaii.edu
Web: www.housing.hawaii.edu
The University has approximately 3,100 bed spaces
available on campus. The facilities range from traditional residence
halls (coed, all female, and all male in double room occupancy or suite
arrangements) to apartments (one-bedroom and two-bedroom). A limited
number of disabled access and single occupancy units are available.
Married students and their immediate families are incorporated into the
general resident population.
Residential life offers a wide variety of programs to
the residents. Groups and individuals are encouraged to participate in
organized programs with opportunities for social, emotional, physical,
intellectual, spiritual, and occupational involvement. Service learning
and community service projects are also offered as part of the
residential life program.
Residents of the traditional residence halls are
required to purchase a dining plan from a variety of dining plans
offered. A dining plan is optional for apartment residents. Residents on
dining plans dine at Hale Aloha Cafeteria. Contact Sodexho Marriott
Services for more detailed dining plan information.
Hawai‘i residents are given first priority in the
assignment process, and out-of-state and foreign students are usually
assigned in subsequent assignment rounds. During
the last three years, all applicants were accommodated. Acceptance to
the University does not automatically include on-campus housing.
Students are encouraged to apply for on-campus housing by filling out a
separate housing application. Please contact Student Housing Services
for an application and specific application deadlines.
Parking and Traffic
Parking Operations
1980 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8899
Fax: (808) 956-9811
Parking Operations business hours are Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays. Visitors and students may pay a daily fee to park, on a
space-available basis, in designated visitor and student parking areas.
All other parking areas on campus require a valid permit.
Motorcycles and mopeds must have a paid permit to park
in designated parking areas located on the designated peripheral part of
campus. Visitors may pay the daily fee to park in designated visitor
motorcycle and moped parking areas. Bicycles are allowed to park only at
bike racks.
Because the number of student parking permits is
limited, students should check in advance with Parking Operations on the
procedure for obtaining the permits. Car-pool, day, evening, motorcycle,
moped, and medical permits are offered on an availability basis to
qualified students and faculty and staff members. Specific documents are
required to obtain each type of permit.
Student parking is also available in the Institute for
Astronomy parking area (permit parking) and the Center for Hawaiian
Studies gravel parking area ($2 daily parking). A shuttle bus provides
service from these parking areas to the main campus.
Because parking on or near campus is limited, students
are encouraged to seek alternative means of transportation to campus.
The Ma¯noa campus is also served by the city bus system (local route
numbers 4, 6, and 18, plus express routes). For information, call (808)
848-5555. Monthly bus passes are available at the Campus Center
Information Desk, Campus Center 212. A free shuttle service is provided
as a convenient means of transportation within the campus.
Parking regulations on campus are enforced 24 hours
daily throughout the year. Vehicles in violation are subject to citation
and/or towing.
Security
Campus Security
1980 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8211
For emergencies: (808) 956-6911
Fax: (808) 956-8495
E-mail: ddawson@hawaii.edu
Web: www.hawaii.edu/security
Campus Security provides protection and security for
the campus community and the physical plant at the Manoa campus 24 hours
a day throughout the year.
The Campus Security patrol is responsible for
enforcing federal, state, and county laws and University rules and
regulations. Its duties include detecting fires, detaining trespassers,
preventing theft and vandalism, and investigating reports of suspicious
persons and incidents. Upon a reasonable request officers will provide
an escort service from dusk to dawn for students and staff members.
Seventy-three red emergency call boxes, with blue lights for easy
nighttime identification, are located throughout the campus to provide
instant communication with the Campus Security office.
Bookstore
2465 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8252
Fax: (808) 956-4323
Web: www.uhbooks.hawaii.edu
The University of Hawai‘i Bookstore is an
institutionally owned bookstore, offering a wide selection of academic
books and general merchandise. Located in the Campus Center building, it
is open Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Saturday,
8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
The textbook department provides the academic
community with books that are requested by the faculty for course
instruction. To meet the needs of the student body, the textbook
department conducts book buybacks six times a year.
The tradebook department stocks a variety of books and
magazines for general reading. Some of the subject categories include
books for reference, Asia Pacific region, study aids, computers, and
bestsellers. The department will obtain any book currently in print
through its special order service. Special promotions and discounts are
offered throughout the year.
The computer department carries hardware, peripherals,
and a wide selection of software from major vendors for sale to eligible
students and faculty and staff members at educational discount pricing.
A valid University ID or a current UH registration form must be shown
for purchase. The department stocks hardware from Apple, Toshiba, IBM,
and Hewlett-Packard as well as from other companies offering educational
pricing. The bookstore is an Apple Authorized Service Provider offering
a full range of services to the community, including warranty and
post-warranty repairs on all Apple products. Bookstore technicians also
perform memory upgrades and offer extended warranty contracts.
The general merchandise department sells general
school and office supplies, art, gifts, greeting cards, and emblematic
clothing. Additional services include catalog mail ordering and film
processing.
The Medical Bookstore is located in the BioMedical
Building. This department provides for the timely purchase of text
materials, reference materials, and medical supplies for the unique
problem-based learning curriculum of medical school students. Special
order service is also available for members of the medical community.
The Rain•bow•tique shop is located in the Stan
Sheriff Center and specializes in UH Rainbow merchandise. Hours are
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special hours for sports
events.
The post office serves as the only location on campus
for a variety of postal services, including mail box rentals, and
mailing supplies. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m.
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