University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Hawaii at Manoa has the Biology Club. In fact, more students participate in the Biology Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Hawaii at Manoa include Pre-Medical Association, International Student Association, Katipunan and Timpuyog.

University of Hawaii at Manoa students' favorite campus traditions are Taste of Manoa, Aloha Bash and UH Manoa Earth Day Festival.

University of Hawaii at Manoa Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Hawaii at Manoa.

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of Hawaii at Manoa students live off campus. In 2023, 20% of undergrads at University of Hawaii at Manoa lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 80% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Hawaii at Manoa. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Hawaii at Manoa Athletics

At University of Hawaii at Manoa there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Hawaii at Manoa:

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Hawaii at Manoa is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UH at Manoa campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UH at Manoa offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Hawaii at Manoa

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Hawaii at Manoa, take Hawaii Interstate 1 to Honolulu, HI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Honolulu International airport.

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