How to Use this Catalog

Locate a Specific Topic: Want to find courses and programs about the environment, for example? Go to “Advanced Search,” check the boxes next to “Courses” and “Programs,” and type ‘environment’ in the search box:

Similarly, to find a specific course within other courses’ prerequisites or program requirements, you can enter the course name and number in the search box instead of a keyword like ‘environment’ in the example above.

Helpful Icons 

View Programs in a Checklist Format	View Course Descriptions in Single-List Format	Catalog Help
View program requirements in a compact checklist format, perfect for printing on paper or as a PDF.	To view course description information  in a single list, click the printer icon in the top right corner of the screen. The list will appear in a new window, and in that window, click “Expand All Courses.”	Provides general-use information for this Modern Campus Catalog platform.

Message from President and Provost

Aloha!  Welcome to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa!

As President of the University of Hawaiʻi and Interim Provost of UH Mānoa, we are both pleased to present the 2026-2027 General Catalog. This valuable resource will help you to explore and meticulously plan your academic journey at UH Mānoa.

UH Mānoa is a distinguished global teaching and research university, uniquely positioned in the Pacific where East meets West. Recognized for world-class, cutting-edge research and innovation across land, sea, space, and sky, UH Mānoa offers students exceptional opportunities to explore the languages and cultures of the Asia-Pacific region and participate in international learning experiences that cultivate a multicultural and global perspective.

Our students actively engage in learning and discovery, developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills that empower them to thrive in their lives and contribute to the betterment of their communities. Our schools and colleges, with their dedicated faculty and staff, prepare undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers across a wide array of disciplines. Our campus, grounded in the traditional values and wisdom of Native Hawaiians, fosters a sense of global citizenship through interconnectedness and a shared commitment to a vibrant, sustainable thriving  future for Hawaiʻi and the world.

With the comprehensive information provided by this catalog, we hope you are able to capture a sense of what UH Mānoa has to offer you through our colleges, schools, programs, courses, excellent student life, and vibrant campus community.

We both look forward to seeing you on the UH Mānoa campus!