Welcome to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Hawai'i Hall/Quad

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Welcome to our virtual tour! Hawai'i Hall is one of our most iconic buildings. Home to our provost and administration, it is one of the oldest buildings that leads to our original site of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa campus, The Quad. Founded in 1907, the campus moved to its present location in Oʻahu's Mānoa* Valley in 1912. This agricultural land was formerly used for pig farms and now consists of our academic buildings. Here you will find many of our Arts and Sciences majors in Crawford Hall, George Hall, Gartley Hall, and Dean Hall, including our Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work and School of Architecture. In case this is your first visit, here are some tips to help you get started: -Click on the forward-facing arrow to start walking ahead or select the "Next" button to jump to the next destination. -If you already know where you want to go, simply select that location from the list on the sidebar OR click directly on the map below. -And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location.

Shidler College of Business Courtyard

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At the top of the hill of upper campus facing the recognizable Ko'olau mountain range, our Shidler College of Business provides a global perspective with an Asia-Pacific expertise and is consistently ranked among the top schools for international business. With a variety of classroom sizes, different instructors from other disciplines teach lecture courses and small group settings within the facilities. Whether you're in need of coffee or you are looking for opportunities for business internships, this courtyard is the perfect place to unwind. Like many places on campus, students can study, network and build relationships in this space.

Architecture Building Lecture Hall

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A common question that comes up for students is regarding class sizes. As a medium-sized campus, we still have lecture based style instruction for many of our introductory courses with a smaller lab course that meets at least once a week. All of our professors have office hours or the ability to schedule appointment times to receive tutoring or assistance with course material.

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Campus Center Courtyard and Warrior Recreation Center

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We are here at the Campus Center, the heart of campus. Our beautiful scenic courtyard with our Warrior Recreational Center becomes a relaxation spot for many of our students. Here you will find eateries that include our Campus Center Dining Room, Starbucks, Jamba Juice and Subway to name a few. Students can also utilize the computer lab, study lounges, the Bookstore and our Ticket, Information and ID Office for their one-card services, bus passes and entertainment tickets. Our campus events, concerts, student activities and student body government are also located here.

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Legacy Pathway

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Rise and shine! Our early commuters arrive to campus to beat the morning traffic. It's no surprise that this busy walkway is utilized by our faculty, staff and student body at all times of the day. From our main parking structure in Zone 20, past our William S. Richardson School of Law, Legacy Pathway leads to Campus Center. Along this walkway you will find names on the bricks from UH alumni leaving their "legacy" along the path.

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Sustainability Courtyard

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The sustainability courtyard becomes a hub spot for students to hang out to enjoy vegan and vegetarian food trucks that offer varieties from acai bowls to local plate lunches. All of the seating here is also made of recyclable materials. Located between Kuykendall Hall and the *Hawai'i* Institute of Geophysics, this outdoor space is a peaceful location for students to hang out near Sakamaki Hall.

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Pacific Ocean Science and Technology (POST)

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As a leading campus in STEM, our Pacific, Ocean, Science and Technology building, commonly referred to as POST, features our Hawai'i Space Flight Laboratory and planetarium. Our CyberCANOE data visualization system in Keller Hall can quickly analyze and interpret massive amounts of data collected by oceanographers and astronomers. Within Holmes Hall our College of Engineering is developing our future leaders within the disciplines of civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical as the only accredited engineering programs offered in the state of Hawai'i by ABET. With new engineering science degrees offered in concentration focuses in biomedical and aeronautical engineering, our STEM programs are providing opportunities for the next generation.

Moku o Lo`e

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Recognizable from the famous Gilligan's Island television show, Coconut Island or Moku o Lo'e, is a 28 acre island in Kāne'ohe Bay on the east side of O'ahu known as our Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology. The mission of this research facility is to conduct, promote and support research and training in tropical marine biology as a world leader in research aimed at understanding and conserving tropical marine ecosystems. Featured in notable documentaries such as Chasing Coral, our university owns and operates the only world-renowned research facility in the world built entirely on a coral reef.

Magoon Research Station

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The Magoon facility is our hidden gem located in Mānoa valley. There are several greenhouses that the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources use to propagate and cultivate horticulture while preserving native ecosystems. Most are specific to one type of plant or flower including anthuriums and orchids. Some of Hawaii's most beautiful and commercially viable flowering plants come out of the Magoon facility. Currently, research is underway involving commercial anthurium and orchid breeding. Other areas under experiment include kava, several ornamentals, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Uniquely our Lyon Arboretum facility also houses our Hawaiian Rare Plant Program to prevent further extinction of indiginous Hawaiian plant species.

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McCarthy Mall

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Down this vibrant tree walkway, you can see why our campus is distinguished as an internationally recognized arboretuem. Our academic programs include over 100 different major options. McCarthy Mall encompases those buildings with different disciplines. The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene has simulation labs that give students practical clinical experience. Right across the path, our students are measuring textiles and creating their own artwork in the Art building. Students keep busy in our science labs in Edmondson Hall, Bilger and our Physical Science buildings combined with our mathmaticians in Keller Hall. The walkway also houses Hamilton Library, the largest library in the state of Hawai'i.

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Life Sciences Lab

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Located on the Diamond Head end of McCarthy Mall, the three-story, 70,000-square-foot facility with 21 state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories, our Life Sciences building serves more than 500 students daily and support world class research. As one of our newest building on campus, the $65 million facility is home to the College of Natural Sciences' School of Life Sciences along with the Pacific Biosciences Research Center, which operates one of two transmission electron microscopes in the state. Along with the 21 modern laboratories, the building also features a 600 square foot student collaboration area, 52 graduate student workstations, five conference rooms and 28 faculty offices.

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Korean Studies Building/Moore Hall

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With over 25 language programs, our campus is known for diverse cultural and dialect course offerings. On the upper side of East West Road, our Korean Studies building brings a unique architectural experience for students. Inside are featured classrooms with an exterior that is designed to match the inspiration of Kyŏngbok Palace in Seoul. Across the way, Moore Hall is home to our other languages, which include East Asian, Indo-Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Study Abroad options and international programs are also opportunities that our campus has to offer.

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Japanese Tea Garden/Thai Pavillion

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Designed by noted landscape architect, Kenzo Ogata, the Japanese Tea garden was completed in November of 1963 and formally presented to the East-West Center by Taizo Ishizaka, president of the Federation of Economic Organizations of Tokyo. In 1967, as a gesture to extend goodwill and cultural understanding the Thai pavilion was also dedicated as a traditional sala. The beautiful renovated structure, made of hardwoods and elaborately carved and painted in gold, was built in Thailand and assembled in Hawaii by a crew of traditional craftsmen under the direction of Thai National Artist, Architect Dr. Pinyo Suwankiri.

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Kennedy Theatre

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Opened in 1963, the building was designed by the internationally-known architect I.M. Pei, and features a beautiful 619-seat mainstage theatre and a 140-seat flexible "black box" space, named the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre after one of the department's long-time faculty members. The mainstage is the site for elaborate Asian and Hawaiian theatre productions, Euro-American theatre classics, and contemporary works, as well as all types of dance performances. The Earle Ernst Lab Theatre focuses on experimental works and thesis work by students. With a small, personalized, multi-cultural program that emphasizes on hands-on training, our design program also encompasses scenic, lighting and costume design.

Student Housing (Hale Aloha Tower Rooftop)

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The Hale Aloha community comprises four freshmen towers, named after the flowers of the four most populous Hawaiian islands. Living on campus is optional, but highly recommended for students who are looking for the full student experience. Upperclassmen have options to choose other living arrangements like apartment style or suite style living. Each residence hall floor has a residential assistant to mentor students through their living experience. Cultural and community activities are hosted throughout the week with tutoring and counseling services available for support services for student residents on campus.

Ka Papa Loʻi ʻO Kānewai

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Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai sustains a thriving taro patch that shares its resources with the community. There are a variety of native and indigenous trees and shrubs growing along the stream and low-lying slopes. Families, students, and community organizations are welcome to engage and immerse themselves in hana Hawaiʻi and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi*, the native Hawaiian agricultural traditions and dialect. Kūpuna and keiki feel welcome and comfortable sharing their knowledge about kalo and nā mea Hawaiʻi. Our staff is skilled in the identification, cultivation, and propogation of a variety of native plants.

Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex

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Lower campus is home to our athletic complex and many traditions. From graduation to hosted football games, the Clarence T.C. Ching field and athletic facilities will hold a special place for you and your 'ohana. This will be the pinnacle location that will allow you to start your academic journey at a campus that's truly a place like no other. We look forward to having you join us at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and we encourage you to invision what your campus experience could be like in the near future. A hui hoi, until we meet again.

Stan Sheriff Center

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Often referred to our athletes as "The Stan," our Stan Sheriff Center leads a legacy of transformative leading collegiate history with the beginning of Title IX being pioneered to start our Rainbow Wahine program in 1972, this athletic facility serves as more than just an athletic complex. Athletics and UH Band programs are huge traditions at UH Manoa, with 21 NCAA Division I teams. With your valid student ID, you will be able to gain free access to UH athletic facilities and events. This dome shapped arena is home to our basketball and volleyball games. The rainbow warrior pride and spirit creates an atmosphere that has led to national rankings.

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