Dorms
Where is the dorms' mailroom located?
The mailroom entrance is located along Manoa Walk between the Frear Hall entrance and the Student Housing Office.
Where can you typically find the most information about the course you have enrolled in?
Syllabus
Do you need to buy a membership for the UH Gym?
No; a UH Gym membership is automatically included in your student fees, except for summer classes. For summer session, it is a $20 fee.
What is the name of the building that includes most of UH Manoa student services?
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services (QLC)
Where is Paradise Palms located on campus?
Next to Hamilton Library / Between Hamilton Library and Life Sciences Building
Which dorm has built-in AC units in every room?
Frear Hall
Where can you find more information about your professor? (Hint: this resource is NOT affiliated with UH Manoa!)
Rate My Professor
How many RIOs does UH Manoa have? (Approximate)
More than 150!
What are some ways to stay updated about UH news and events? (Answers may vary)
Follow UH IG account, look at newsletters sent via email, etc. (points given for any answer)
What is a good place to have a picnic at UH? (Several answers accepted)
The Japanese garden (good for picnics or just relaxing! There's a lot of koi fish and frogs to look at).
What are the Hale Aloha towers named after?
Lokelani, 'Ilima, Lehua, Mokihana - named after Hawaiian flower species.
How do you find the class requirements for your major?
Academic Essentials (STAR) or Undergraduate Program page on your major's website.
List at least 5 different campus RIOs!
Answers may vary. Any club, Greek Life mentions, and other RIOs are accepted.
Where can you rent out equipment on-campus?
Two answers: Hamilton Library and Athletics Department/Warrior Rec Center (for camping gear, sports, etc.).
Where is The Bean Counter (coffee shop) located?
Shidler
Where is the office for drop-in tutoring services located?
On the side of Hale Aloha Cafeteria
What does the green cap next to your course on STAR mean?
The green cap shows that the course you are taking satisfies Focus Requirements (writing intensive, oral communication, etc.).
Where can you find a list of campus RIOs?
Student Life Development (SLD) website has a link to a spreadsheet with RIOs.
How do you contact your major's advisor?
Describe the process. Points awarded for mentioning STAR, "Schedule Advisor Appointment" on the right side of semester schedules, etc.
When and where does the campus Food Drop (free food pick-up for anyone) happen?
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month at Campus Center.
What is the Rainbow Village, and where is it located?
Gateway House; Rainbow Village is a supportive environment for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) or allies.
Is there any other way to receive UH Manoa class credits on Oahu? (DO NOT include AP exams)
Taking classes through community colleges! KCC, WCC, etc. are still a part of the UH System, and you can get credits that apply to UH Manoa by taking some classes through the community colleges.
What is a CSO (Chartered Student Organization), and how is it different from an RIO?
Chartered Student Organizations (CSOs) is one of two types of student organizations that the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents recognizes as out-of-classroom learning opportunities. CSOs provide the opportunity for students to learn through participation in institutional governance, advocacy on behalf of students, development of programs, services, and activities to meet students needs and interests, and through learning to work effectively in organizational or group settings (RP 7.202).
Where can you replace a lost, stolen, or damaged UH ID card?
Campus Center, ID and Information office on the second floor ($25 fee)
Where are Ba-Le and Food Vault located?
Hemenway Hall
(Fun fact - the same building also has a dental hygiene clinic and an American Savings Bank branch!)