F Program: On April 18, 2022 the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) extended its March 2020 Guidance (FAQs for SEVP Stakeholders About COVID-19) to cover the 2022-2023 academic year. J Program: On April 22, 2022 the BridgeUSA (the Department of State Exchange Visitor Program-EVP) updated its FAQs and continues to allow temporary modification through June 30, 2023.

However, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will resume normal operations for the fall 2022 semester. Therefore traditional regulations regarding full-time enrollment will apply for F-1 and J-1 students. Make plans to return/arrive on campus and register for fall 2022 in accordance with the traditional F-1 and J-1 requirements to maintain your student visa status.

U.S. and University Travel Alerts and Restrictions Concerning Coronavirus (updated: 4/08/2022)

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

Know Before You Go: Travel Plans

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?