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WELINA MĀNOA welina
nvt. a greeting of affection
Mānoa greets us as we greet Mānoa
ʻohana
1. nvs. family, relative, related
You’re on your way to becoming a Rainbow Warrior and in just a few short months, a new journey will begin. Like any transition, there’s a learning curve and we want to make it as easy and seamless as possible for you (and your ‘ohana too).
manoa.hawaii.edu/welinamanoa Your New Warrior journey includes three important steps designed to help you feel confident, connected, and ready to start your Mānoa experience. New Warrior Advising connects you with an academic advisor to discuss your degree requirements, plan your first-semester schedule, and prepare for registration. New Warrior 101 is a mandatory online orientation, available in late July, that introduces you to essential campus resources, student services, and what to expect as a UH Mānoa student. After completing New Warrior 101, you’ll attend New Warrior Orientation, a mandatory two-day, in-person experience on August 19–20, 2026. Through interactive activities, campus exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff, you’ll begin building your Mānoa community and discovering all that UH Mānoa has to offer. Registration is required for New Warrior Orientation. Be sure to regularly check your UH email account, as important orientation updates, registration information, and next steps will be sent there throughout the summer. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Welina Mānoa website: manoa.hawaii.edu/ welinamanoa/
ʻohana
1. nvs. family, relative, related
WELCOME, UH MĀNOA WARRIORS
UNIQUELY MĀNOA Mānoa
1. nvs. Thick, solid, vast 2. (Cap) n. large Honolulu valley
As its name suggests, Mānoa offers a vast array of opportunities unique as the place we are named for. In traditional times, Mānoa valley was expertly cared for and cultivated by Native Hawaiians. In return, it provided an abundance of sustenance and protection for its residents. As a Rainbow Warrior, you will have access to many exciting new opportunities - whether it’s meeting new people, engaging in new clubs, or visiting a different spot around campus or on O‘ahu. We invite you to become acquainted with the unique cultures of Hawai‘i and the aloha spirit.
Pictured here is Kōnāhuanui, the highest peak in Mānoa Valley. Rising 3,150 feet in elevation, Kōnāhuanui is a mountain and major water source for the surrounding four ahupua‘a (land division) including Honolulu, Waikīkī, Kailua, and Kāne‘ohe. Kōnāhuanui is also the home of a kupua wahine (supernatural woman) who is noted in moʻolelo (story) as an observer of travelers and protector of the mountain. In another mo’olelo, Kōnāhuanui is also known as the peak that Kawelomahamahaʻia (from Kauaʻi) stood upon to throw the ʻōʻō stick (a tool, a ground breaking stick) that created the land of Kūkaʻōʻō, location of Mānoa’s famous Kukaʻōʻō Heiau, the last intact heiau (ancient temple) in Mānoa.
Ka Papa Lo‘i O K anewai manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/ka-papa-loi-o-kanewai/ getinvolved Join students, faculty, staff, and community members on scheduled workdays at Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai. Located on the makai side of campus, the lo‘i is a system of irrigated terraces where kalo (taro) grows. UH M anoa Campus Arboretum manoa.hawaii.edu/campusarboretum As you walk between classes, you are surrounded by a diverse collection of trees and other plants. We are proud to share that UH Mānoa campus is an officially accredited arboretum, serving as home to over 4,000 trees and about 800 different plant species sourced from across the Pacific and around the world. Learn more about our living botanical archive by visiting the link above.
Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao manoa.hawaii.edu/nhpol The Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao Advancement Office is committed to fostering a campus community that is reflective of Hawaiʻi’s language, culture, values, and knowledge systems from which all people learn, connect, grow, and heal. Since Fall 2019, the Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao Advancement Office has also been providing opportunities to students, faculty, and staff on campus wanting to learn more about the concepts of Pilina and Kuleana. This includes speaker presentations, campus tours, Pilina Circles, and helping our schools and colleges build relationships through cohorts Kumukahi and Kaulua.
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n. house, habitation, dwelling
• Health Education and Promotion • KOKUA Program • Mānoa Career Center (MCC) • Native Hawaiian Student Services (NHSS) • Office of Admissions • Office of the Registrar • Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success (OVPSS) • Office of Veteran Student Services (OVSS) • SEED • Student Conduct Paradise Palms • Dunkin’ • Holo Holo Grill • Lasoon - Nepali & India Cuisine
• L&L Hawaiian Barbeque • Panda Express Student Housing • Hale Aloha Complex - Hale Aloha ‘Ilima - Hale Aloha Lokelani - Hale Aloha Lehua - Hale Aloha Mokihana • Hale Wainani • Frear Hall (Student Housing Main Office located here) • Gateway House • Hale Ānuenue • Hale Haukani* • Hale Laulima • Hale Kahawai • Johnson Hall • RISE*
*Privately owned and operated student housing.
MĀNOA ONE CARD At UH Mānoa, student identification cards are called Mānoa One Cards. These are obtained at the Campus Center Information and ID Office at Campus Center after a student has established a UH email account and registered for classes on campus.
Access to Campus Events & Resources Campus Cash Dining Services Discounts for Campus Activities Library Resources Take the shuttle around the campus UH Athletics Games UPASS allows ridership on The Bus and Skyline Rail
manoa.hawaii.edu/ housing/campuslife/moveinprocedures Whether you are an incoming freshman moving out on your own for the first time, or you are simply new to the University of Hawai‘i at M anoa as a transfer student, moving into an on-campus residence hall can be stressful. Visit the link above to find out what you need to know about movein and stay tuned. Additional details for Fall move-in will be emailed to on-campus students throughout the summer. For the latest Housing Updates, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/housing
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n. house, habitation, dwelling
CAMPUS GRINDS Whether you live on or off campus, in a residence hall or an apartment complex, UH Mānoa has a variety of dining options and meal plans to suit your needs and tastes. Dining venues are conveniently located throughout campus. Not all may accept meal plans - they are just as tasty and nutritional but you will need cash or credit card.
Shidler The Bean Counter Campus Center Campus Center Food Court* Taco Bell* Ding Tea Farmers Market (Tuesdays, cash only) Jamba* Starbucks* Subway Quick Bites Hemenway Hall Ba-Le* Mānoa Garden (In Ba-Le) Hale Noelani The Market*
Paradise Palms Retail Dining Dunkin’ Holoholo Grill Holoholo Okazuya Lasoon L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Panda Express Resident Dining Locations Hale Aloha Cafe* Gateway Cafe* Food Truck Row (Near Krauss Hall) For an updated list of food trucks, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/food *Meal plan friendly
Download the GRUBHUB App Skip the lines and order your faves at select retail locations! Link your Meal Plan & Dining Dollars to your account to order from oncampus locations. Follow Mānoa Dining Services and UH Mānoa Food Services on Instagram for the latest updates on Campus Eats! @manoadining @uhmfoodsvc
MĀNOA BOOKSTORE www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/manoa
The campus bookstore offers more than just books. In addition to school supplies, there are also computers and tech accessories, UH and Rainbow Warrior apparel, spirit and convenience items, snacks, health and beauty aids, gift items and more. All proceeds from UH Mānoa Bookstore support the educational mission of the University of Hawai‘i!
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all your copying and printing needs. From full-color flyers, stickers, decals and custom orders, we got your back! Also, our print shop offers large-format posters and banners – perfect for graduation and campus events. For current store hours and any announcements, visit the UH Mānoa Bookstore website.
M anoa Bookstore 2465 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-9645
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manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter For some students, commuting is essential. While a limited number of parking permits are available to students, there are many other forms of transportation to get you to, from, and around campus. We encourage our incoming commuter students to share in our commitment to environmental sustainability and learn alternative ways of traveling. Please consider using: •
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CAMPUS SAFETY manoa.hawaii.edu/dps
UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and secure campus, and serving our community with aloha. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to patrol and respond to reports of crime or suspicious activity on UH Mānoa campuses. Emergency Call Boxes are located throughout campus to provide instant communication with DPS officers, and are easily identified at night by their blue lights. The department’s Safety Escort
DPS recommends downloading and using our campus safety app, Mānoa Guardian. The app directly connects the user to DPS dispatch via phone call or text message. The safety timer feature acts as a virtual security escort–if your safety timer expires before you deactivate it, DPS will be notified of your location and will send help immediately. Use the app for a directory of important UH Mānoa phone numbers and to view emergency plans. For more information and to download this free app, visit manoaguardian.com. For more information on DPS services, to view the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, or to sign up for workshops and training sessions, please visit manoa.hawaii.edu/dps.
Service provides a walking escort or vehicle transportation between on-campus facilities, every evening from dusk until dawn (Please note that wait times may increase on weekends or during inclement weather). DPS also offers a variety of crime prevention and awareness programs, which are available through the department’s Crime Prevention Unit.
UHM Department of Public Safety 1951 East-West Road Honolulu, HI 96822 manoa.hawaii.edu/dps Report a crime or request DPS assistance: (808) 956-6911 Campus Safety Escort Service: (808) 956-SAFE (7233) Emergencies: Call 911
maluhia
nvs. peace, security, safety
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN www.hawaii.edu/sece
The Mānoa Career Center offers a wide variety of jobs through a number of job programs that allow students with radically different schedules and needs to gain work experience and grow their resume. Through University or Federal Work Study jobs, nearly 3,000 students work on-campus and develop deeper connections to peers and people in the UH community. Incoming Mānoa students can apply for campus jobs prior to the start of the semester! Check out these benefits: • Variety of positions; administrative, childcare, information technology, laboratory, landscape, tutoring, mentoring, research support, graphic design, peer advising, and more! • Flexible, part-time hours • Convenient on-campus and off-campus options • $14.50 - $42.30/hour @uhmcareercenter
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nvs. money, currency, funds
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Geographically, O‘ahu is divided into six moku (district land divisions). Each of these areas offer an array of opportunities to connect with nature, culture, and local island favorites. We are certain you will find your favorite while attending UH Mānoa.
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1. ‘Ewa • Waikele • Kalaeloa Beach Park 2. Kona • Pearl Harbor • Lē‘ahi (Diamond Head) • Diamond Head Crater Hike • Waikīkī • Kaimuki • Lyon Arboretum
• Mānoa Falls Trail • Ala Moana • Kaka‘ako • South Shore Marketplace 3. Ko‘olauloa • Waimea Bay • Polynesian Culture Center • Punalu‘u Beach Park
4. Ko‘olaupoko • Sandy Beach • Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail • Koko Crater Railway Trailhead • Pali Lookout • Byodo-In Temple • Lanikai Beach • Kualoa Ranch • Kualoa Regional Park
5. Waialua • Hale‘iwa Town • Ka‘ena Point • Waimea Bay • Sunset Beach • Shark’s Cove 6. Wai‘anae • Makaha Beach • Yokohama Bay
View Detailed Maps and Placenames of O‘ahu: www.avakonohiki.org/o699ahu.html
Connect with Community Organizations: go.hawaii.edu/sjx
More Activities and Information: www.gohawaii.com/islands/oahu
For hiking and ocean safety tips: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/hiking/hiking-in-hawaii/ oceansafety.hawaii.gov/
CAMPUS ESSENTIALS GRUBHUB Order your favorites on campus using the GRUBHUB app at select retail locations.
Mānoa Guardian Improve your personal safety by allowing easy communication with DPS and others within your own safety network.
Mānoa Now Receive campus updates and guidance for the semester ahead. Our student-run campus newspaper, Ka Leo operates this app.
Hawaii Rewards Earn points by attending events and checking in. Stay updated on event details, point values, and your rank while sharing achievements on social media.
SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS go.hawaii.edu/VJh
Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at M anoa strengthens you from the inside out, starting with core requirements that provide a solid foundation for the rest of your life. We help you develop critical thinking skills, guided by social values from the perspective of our Asia-Pacific region and host-culture. Your Core Requirements: • Foundations • Focus • Diversification • Hawaiian or Second Language Meet Your Academic Advisor! You should meet with your academic advisors regularly and often. Advisors and students share equally in the work of advising, from researching answers to creating academic plans. To make the most of your academic journey, you will want to work closely with your academic advisors.
Exploratory Pathways Advising: go.hawaii.edu/i9e For more information on your Academic Advisor: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/advising
CAMPUS TRADITIONS The Rainbow Before 1923, UH teams were nicknamed the “Deans.” Then in the final game of the 1923 season, UH head coach Otto Klum’s squad upset Oregon State, 7-0, at Mo‘ili‘li Field. During the game, a rainbow appeared over the field. Reporters started calling UH teams the Rainbows, and the tradition began that Hawai‘i would not lose a game if a rainbow appeared. The Warrior The Warrior holds an honored place in Hawaiian history for it was the warrior who united the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha the Great. The Hawaiians expected the warrior to display great strength, skill and a fighting spirit. Welina Mānoa An annual event that takes place on the first day of school to officially welcome incoming Rainbow Warriors to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Welina Mānoa gathers campus organizations, student resources, and more so that students can fully connect to campus. Homecoming Held every fall semester, Homecoming comprises week-long festivities that include a Homecoming Fair, Wahine (Women’s) volleyball game, the Homecoming football game, class reunions and special performances, exhibits, and lectures across campus. Aloha Bash Held at the Andrews Amphitheatre, students celebrate nearing of semesterʻs end at the annual Aloha Bash. The event features live performance by some of Hawaiʻiʻs favorite bands and artists. The Gift of Lei One of the most unique experiences of living in Hawai‘i and being a student at UH Mānoa is the cultural tradition of lei giving at graduation. As a celebratory and congratulatory gesture, the tradition of lei giving goes back centuries and is firmly rooted in Hawaiian culture. A lei is a garland of flowers, leaves, or other ornaments that is often worn around the neck and it is customary on special occasions to “lei” the person or individuals who are being honored.
A HUI HOU!
Till we meet again!
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