Welcome, Orientation and Housing Information

• ISS Welcome Brochure (pdf)- Important information for new international students at the University of Hawaii
• International Student Handbook (to be posted July 25)
• Fall 2008 Orientation - Please sign up here.
  VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT STUDYING IN THE U.S. WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL STUDENTS WHO ATTEND.

NEW International Student Check-in Procedures

Present the following documents to the Office of Interntaional Student Services (QLC Student Services Building room 206) for registration clearance:

1. Valid passport
2. Valid F-1 or J-1 student visa (for University of Hawaii
    sponsored J-1 students only)
3. I-94 form
4. I-20 form (Initial or Transfer for F-1 students) or
    DS-2019 form (for J-1 students)
5. Printout of local Hawaii address from 'MyUH Portal'
    ( https://myuhportal.hawaii.edu log in, click on "View/Update Address")
6. Proof of health insurance coverage for Spring 2008
    See here.

Mentor-Mentee Program

• The Mentor-Mentee Program was established to provide friends (mentors) to help new international students (mentees) as they embark on their new adventure studying and living in Hawai’i.

Medical Insurance Information

• HMSA Student Insurance Plan
• Alternative Health Insurance

Financial Information

• Estimated cost of study at UH Manoa
• Tuition Schedule
• Scholarships and awards
  - Additional information of international undergraduates.
  - Graduate Students (Tuition Waivers, Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships, and Other Financial Matters)

Visa Information

• Visa Information
• 10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa