The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has resumed normal operations from the fall 2022 semester and is continuing normal operations from the spring 2023 semester onward.
As a result, F-1 and J-1 students are expected to attend in-person classes for spring 2023 in accordance with the traditional F-1 and J-1 requirements to maintain student visa status. For more information on requirements see the ISS Manoa page on enrollment requirements for F-1 and J-1 students.
This page provides an archive of COVID-19 materials from before the Fall 2022 semester. Please consult news pages for updates.
Spring 2022
The table below summarizes the updated entry policies:
| Entry Policies | Requirement for Entry |
|---|---|
| U.S. Entry | Proof of WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccination Proof of vaccination to be screened by airlines before departure. |
| Hawaiʻi Entry via Flight from U.S. Mainland | No special requirements |
| UH Campus Entry | No special requirements |
Due to the fluid nature of the Coronavirus outbreak, ISS recommends that students weigh the urgency of travel. In addition, with the increase in COVID-19 cases and entry restrictions in the U.S. and abroad, students should prepare for any event if they plan to travel, domestically or internationally.
What to Do Before You Travel
| Inform ISS/UH | Log your travel through the Travel Signature Request so we know where you are, in case you're not able to return. If you do not need a new travel signature, write "Report Only" in the Optional Notes at the bottom of the form. You must also follow requirements for reporting to UH officials as directed on the UH Travel Policy FAQ. |
| Inform a friend | Provide your travel and contact information to a friend or family member in case you are stopped, delayed, quarantined, or fall ill and need medical attention. |
| Check your airline | Check with your airline about refunds or adjustment fees due to travel restrictions or bans that might occur while traveling. Ask about flight insurance. Can you change tickets or get a refund? What if your flight is canceled or suspended? If you haven't purchased your tickets, consider getting refundable tickets. |
| Check the news | Look for travel restrictions and Coronavirus outbreak in the areas to which you will be traveling. Avoid high impact areas. National and local governments may change travel policies at any time. Be ready. |
| Check your health insurance | Carry your insurance information with you. Make sure your insurance covers your travel period and travel locations. Do you have separate policies for inside and outside the U.S.? Check for medical providers in those areas that accept your insurance. Does your insurance cover illness caused by the Coronavirus (Covid-19)? If you fall ill, you don't want to recover and face a large medical bill. |
| Keep a record | Keep a record of people and places you have interacted with. This may be valuable information should you fall ill. |
| Have a plan | Have a plan if something happens to you that impacts your travel. Will you be able to change your travel easily? Is there somebody you can call who can help you? |
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Related Sites
Government Resources
- SEVP Covid-19 FAQ (pdf)
- U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program Covid-19 Information
- U.S. Department of State COVID-19 Information by Country
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
University Resources
- University of Hawaii at Manoa: Coronavirus Updates
- University of Hawaii Emergency Information
- University of Hawaii Manoa Student Basic Needs Resources
- University of Hawaii at Manoa Fall 2021 Modified Quarantine Program
- University Health Services Manoa
- University of Hawaii Travel Information
- U.H. Manoa, Counseling & Student Development Center (CSDC)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa Food Vault Hawaii
Travel and Visa Resources
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories by Country
- Check if the visa services at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country are available.
- The State of Hawaii: Safe Travel Hawaii Program