CIS is an interdisciplinary program sponsored by four units:
The deadline for Fall 2026 admissions for all applicants is February 1, 2026.
For more information on general admission requirements please visit the Graduate Division's Prospective Students web page. To view instructions for application, please see the CIS Application page.
News & Events

CIS 720 Seminar-“Developing a dissertation proposal” panel discussion
“Developing a dissertation proposal” panel discussion Terence, Stacia, and Yinan will lead a discussion on the ins and outs […]

CIS 720 Seminar-A Forgotten Island Paradise of Japanese Books: Early Japanese American’s Reading in Prewar Honolulu
Dear all! Please join us Monday Feb 25, 4:30-5:30 in Hamilton 3F, for a talk by LIS Associate Professor and […]

CIS 720 Seminar- A talk on how to get approval for research projects from the Human Studies Program at UH
Please join us Monday Feb 11, 4:30-5:30 in Hamilton Library 3F, for a panel discussion by CIS PhD students Joanne […]

CIS 720 Seminar- Talk by Maggie Pulver on Developing a Public Engagement Action Plan
CIS PhD student Maggie Pulver will give a presentation on the topic of Developing a Public Engagement Action Plan for the […]