THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
The University of Hawaii at Manoa, the founding campus of the system, is located in Manoa Valley on the island of Oahu. From five regular students in 1907, UHM has grown into a comprehensive institution of higher education with more than 20,000 regular daytime degree students.
UHM offers course work leading to the bachelor's degree in 89 fields, master's in 62 and doctorates in 32. It also offers degrees in law and medicine.
The academic year is divided in two 17-week semesters. The Fall semester begins in late August and the Spring semester begins in mid-January. The summer session's two six-week terms begin in May and July.
Accreditation
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional programs are individually accredited by appropriate agencies. Students may transfer.
Living Accommodations
Prospective students are reminded that acceptance to UHM does not assure them of housing and that housing in Honolulu is scarce and expensive. A limited number of coed dorms and apartment complexes on campus provide some housing for both graduate and undergraduate students. However, Hawaii residents are given priority for these accommodations. For further information, write to: Student Housing Office, UHM, FAX: (808) 956-5995 or 2555 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. Be forewarned: the cost of living in Hawaii is high!
Health Care
All classified students enrolled for regular daytime classes are eligible to use the Student Health Service. An outpatient clinic is open Monday through Friday, with physicians and other staff available during the day to provide general medical services.
Because on-campus health services are limited, a student-supplemented health and accident insurance plan is available (compulsory for foreign students); it is strongly recommended for protection from unexpected medical expenditures.
Climate and Clothing
Hawaii's pleasant subtropical climate, with no extremes in temperature, is one of the major attractions for tourists and students from all parts of the world. In the summer the temperature ranges from 75-90° F (24-33° C). During the winter the norm is 72° F (22° C) with more frequent rain. Though the temperature drops only to the lower sixties during the winter months, with the trade winds it can become cool enough to require sweaters and jackets.
The lifestyle in Hawaii, particularly on the campus, is very informal and relaxed. Students dress casually, usually in jeans, shorts, and sports shirts, t-shirts, skirts and blouses, light-weight dresses, sandals, jogging shoes, and rubber slippers (zoris). However, appropriate clothing for other occasions calling for more formal or dressier attire should be included in your wardrobe.
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