Welcome New International Students to
the University of Hawai'i Mānoa Campus
Resources for New Students
Pre-Arrival Checklist
Be prepared while at home! The Pre-arrival Checklist provides a common item list of things you can do to prepare for your arrival in the U.S. and your start as a U.H. Manoa student.
Arrival Checklist
Know what you might need to do upon arrival before you leave! The Arrival Checklist lists things to be ready for from the moment you arrive on in the U.S.
Visa Clearance
Required for international students newly admitted to UH Manoa arriving in the U.S. only.
Visa Clearance is an ISS Office process to verify student's documents for our records. Our office requires students to complete Visa Clearance in order for us to accurately report your status with the necessary parties.
ISS Welcome Events
Starting a week before the start of the semester, the ISS Office holds a variety of welcome activities designed to help students learn more about what is available to them as students at the university.
Frequently Asked Questions with New Students
Visa services differ based on conditions in each country. Covid-19 may impact such services.
To locate embassy or consulate website, go to https://www.usembassy.gov
Please visit the ISS new international student page to complete the required visa clearance process and learn about new student resources.
For more information on possible questions due to COVID-19 please see our ISS COVID-19 and International Student FAQs - Fall 2022.
Campus Resources:
Accessibility and Disability Resources
Auto/Transportation:
- Mānoa Campus Map
- Commuter Services (alternative transportation, parking, driving to Mānoa)
Employment/Career Services:
Health and Wellness
- Counseling and Development Center (CSDC)
- University Health Services Mānoa
- Student Health Insurance Office (SHIO)
Student Organizations
Technology
Tutoring and English Support
Outside Resources:
BridgeUSA (J-1 Programs)