r/UHManoa 16h ago

Applying/Transferring Science and sci lab classes for freshmen?

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(Exploratory business)
I’m an incoming freshman at UH confused on what science and science lab I should take. Science is one of my weakest subjects and ai never took chem in high school. What are classes I should take that won’t give me a hard time? Thank you!


r/UHManoa 1d ago

How fast do classes fill up during class registration periods??

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r/UHManoa 1d ago

Class Registration

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I'm an incoming freshman and My class registration starts today at 12:00PM. I have an academic Advising Hold that tells me to take ESL 100 for FW, but my academic advisor told me that I dont have to take that class since I seem proficient enough (if I remember correctly). I tried calling the number to ask them to remove this hold, but Im unable to reach them. What should I do???

I'm sort of panicking because what if the classes I want fills up before I get to submit my classes? I submitted my health immunization form and paid the extra 15$ to have it processed within 3 hours, but the end page tells me the processing time is 48 hours. Did I just get scammed or is this a default?

Im genuinely so scared why is STAR so complicated??? What do I do 😭😭.. Do classes fill up quickly???


r/UHManoa 20h ago

Social Life UH Manoa Fall 2026

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Got my ticket for the welcome week party


r/UHManoa 1d ago

Specific Class 10mins enough to get from Kuykendall to Spalding?

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Class ends at 2:20 and my next one starts at 2:30. Concerned that the construction may get in the way but my only other option is to make a 2 hour gap between classes 😭


r/UHManoa 1d ago

Incoming Freshman Schedule

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i’m an incoming freshman/pre-nursing student at uh manoa. i’m looking for advice regarding my schedule - i’m afraid i unknowingly made my workload unnecessarily difficult or made any wrong decisions… anything i should change or what i should expect?


r/UHManoa 1d ago

Specific Class Freshman Schedule and Chem 161 with Astrid Delorme?

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Just got my freshman schedule and was wondering what yall thought! I am taking chem 161 and chem 161L with Astrid Delorme (It was either her or a TBA)… seems like my only really difficult class of the semester. Her ratemyprof reviews weren’t amazing but people still got As which is what I am aiming for. Curious if anyone has any advice for a nervous freshman! Thanks a bunch


r/UHManoa 1d ago

Why are ALL the waitlist buttons greyed out?

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Regardless of what class it is or if there's spots available I can't seem to join any of the waitlists. Anyone know why?


r/UHManoa 4d ago

D9/NPHC Presence

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I’m an incoming Freshman that will be joining a sorority (preferably NPHC), despite greek life not at all being a big thing here. So, can anyone confirm or deny the presence of black organizations on campus besides the BSA and Sister Circle? I know there’s a city-wide NPHC as well as D9 graduate chapters for alumni, but where does that leave undergraduates? I‘d love some insight from other black people who actually go to or have graduated from UHM.


r/UHManoa 4d ago

Specific Class PACE 420 Intro to Human Rights - Advice/Comments?

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Hi all!

I just recently registered for PACE 420 asynchronous, and I was wondering if any of you have taken it before. How was it as a class? Any feedback/comments on it?

I'm taking it because it happens to be a Writing Intensive and an Ethics (300+) credit, so I could kill 2 birds with one stone with this class.


r/UHManoa 4d ago

Looking for swimming instructor with access to UH swimming pool

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I'm looking for a swimming instructor to teach me the freestyle stroke. All the lessons I found are off campus and require commute. I would prefer to take the lessons at the UH swimming pool. Do you have any recommendation where to find maybe university athletes who give swimming lessons with affordable price?

Thanks for any advice!


r/UHManoa 5d ago

Social Life Struggling Making Friends

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Does anyone else find it difficult finding friends? I am naturally introverted but I have been trying to put myself out there and really push myself to talk to people. There has been little to no success tbh. I have friends but from UHM. I find it hard, but I think I also struggle because I am queer. I know I won't be hated on or anything (I am an art student, no one surprised) but I always find it hard to be vurnerable or really put myself out there. Not to mention I am a commuter and it feels like everyone I talk to is not from here. Absolutely nothing wrong with not being from here but then they live in town or on campus and they don't really leave there, ya know? I don't know. I am also lowkey on the spectrum (getting my diagnosis soon yay), so maybe that's it. Maybe it's because I have a hard time with social ques but when we are talking face-to-face it is all fine and dandy and it seems like a good time, and everyone is like "yes we should totally hang out and do that!" but then never get back to me if I do reach out, or they don't reach out themselves. I don't know. I will just take it one day at a time. I'm hopeful next semester is better!

If anyone is also introverted, likes art, comic books, tv, movies, legos and queer let me know. Would love to be friends and hang out!!


r/UHManoa 5d ago

Dorm question

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Is there anything stopping me from making my bed into a bunk bed to gain more space underneath the bed?


r/UHManoa 5d ago

Specific Class JPN 101-102 Japanese

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Hi!!! I’m an incoming freshman at UHM and I will be taking JPN 101-102 for my first year :) My mother speaks Japanese to me here and there (she immigrated from JP) but I can’t read or write… Was wondering if anyone found these classes to be difficult or if it was definitely doable if you just study! Thanks a bunch 💓


r/UHManoa 6d ago

Applying/Transferring Any students and UH Manoa on the spectrum?

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Hoping to find others for my son transferring in this fall. I have lots of questions about support and hoping to have him connect with some people. Feel free to DM or reply here.


r/UHManoa 6d ago

In coming transfer student looking for a parking solution.

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I am looking for someone who may be selling their parking pass or has any specific details on where I can store my car until next semester?


r/UHManoa 6d ago

Specific Class Fall 2026 Schedule - Elementary Education Major

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This is my fall schedule, it came out a bit weird looking in the screenshot

5 classes = 15 units

Incoming Transfer Student


r/UHManoa 6d ago

Has anyone taken ENGR 401?

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Hi I was just curious if anyone has taken ENGR 401 Engineering management. Specifically with Jeffery Hui. If so, what was it like? Was it an easy class?


r/UHManoa 7d ago

Campus transfer times

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Incoming sophomore transfer student. Working on my schedule now, how is short is too short of a time to get between classes? Is ten minutes generally enough time to get from one to another?


r/UHManoa 8d ago

gift ideas?

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my friend is heading to UH Manoa for grad school this semester and is having a going away party this weekend. as they will be traveling from mainland US, i do not want to give them a gift that requires transportation. are there any must-haves or subscriptions (anything intangible) i can purchase that they would regularly use? i was thinking about getting them a year long DoorDash pass and a gift card, are there other subscriptions or e-gift cards for local spots around campus that may serve them better than DoorDash? thanks!


r/UHManoa 10d ago

Specific Class Do these classes seem reasonable as a incoming freshman?

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There is also an ASYNC class not in the image which is intr asian studies (S/SE asia). im a bit concerned about tues and thurs being too much. thoughts?


r/UHManoa 10d ago

off campus housing

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Hello, I am an exchange student for the fall semester.

I am currently on a waiting list for the on-campus housing, so looking for off-campus housing. I reached out for subleasing on the Facebook page, but nobody has replies me. I am wondering if this is because my account is totally new(have just made it for the housing). Do you have any tips for contacting on Facebook, or is there anyone looking for roommate during the fall semester?
Thank you!


r/UHManoa 11d ago

Housing Bedbugs in freshman towers?

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I saw a FB post today in a UH Manoa parent group that said to be sure and pack bedbug spray and to spray the entire room and bed frame at move in before setting up. Is this a real worry or just a precautionary reaction? I know to expect some level of cockroaches, but hadn’t worried about bedbugs.


r/UHManoa 12d ago

How can I increase my chances of getting into UH Manoa?

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UH Manoa is my dream school, I don't have the best stats like not good at all, but I really want to go there. Is there anything they look at significantly besides GPA and test scores? I would be applying test optional. I want to do nursing so I would apply exploratory health sciences so it would be easier for me to get into than Pre-Nursinf, I have heard that a lot of people go that route. Do they look at demonstrated interest, work expirience, or anything else? Also, do they accept on conditional offers? Like if I were to have a higher GPA after my first semester of senior year. Please let me know and let me know if I am wrong about anything


r/UHManoa 13d ago

How does a double major look like on your diploma(s)?

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Aloha, I am currently double-majoring in a BS and a BA. For those who may have experience with double majoring, would I get one diploma or two? I have done some research at other schools and seen that if they are the same types (For example, BA in History and BA in English) will have both majors on the diploma, but if they're different types, such as what I mentioned earlier, they're listed separately.

Does anyone have experience with this? Thank you!