Pay close attention to:

• Create STAR account (UH class registration account)

• Submit your Intent to Enroll and Tuition Deposit

• Complete Health Clearances

• Submit Final Documents

TIP: These steps will affect your ability to register and our engineering advising team's ability to help you.

• Placement exams are required for math and chemistry unless you have earned appropriate AP credits or other college credits.  Placement exams must be done prior to you registering for classes.

  • Math Placement Exam

  • Chemistry Placement Exam

IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend students waiting for Calculus or Chemistry AP results still take placement exams prior to class registration in order to register for math and chemistry classes.  Mānoa Admissions usually does not receive AP exam scores until early July.  Class registration will begin in mid-July.  If you don't earn AP credits, the placement exam will allow you to register for a math and chemistry course.

• Check expected credits

  • Advanced Placement Examinations and UH credits - review what credits you will earn based on the score you receive on AP exam.

  • Course Transfer Database - searchable library of previously evaluated courses. The equivalencies displayed are intended to serve as a guide and are not guaranteed until a formal evaluation is completed.

  • STAR - after UH Admissions officially reviews your previous college credits and AP exam scores, any credits that transfer will be posted to and viewable on your student record.

TIP: UH Admissions usually does not receive AP exam scores until July.  Class registration will begin in mid-July.  If you donʻt receive any AP credits, placement exams taken prior to class registration will allow you to register for math and chemistry classes.

TIP:  Review math and chemistry concepts before taking the placement exams.  There are practice exams on the math placement exam website and sample questions on the chemistry exam website.  Do them prior to taking the placement exams! 

• CoE Undergraduate Handbook - includes information about the placement exams, engineering curriculum, what classes to take, and more.

• CoE Checksheets - view the checksheet for your intended major.  This shows all the requirements you will take for your degree.  The engineering, math, and physics courses are listed in the proper order since many courses are prerequisites for future courses. 

• Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program

  • STEM Scholars Program: NHSEMP provides assistance, opportunities, and community for students to excel in the STEM fields with a goal of creating leaders in the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island communities through academic excellence in STEM. Opportunities at the PreK-12, pre-college, and university levels include summer bridge programs, tutoring, supplemental advising, leadership/mentorship opportunities, financial assistance, a STEM Center, STEM outreach and recruitment, undergraduate research experiences and internships, and other student support services. Additionally, NHSEMP’s ʻOi Ka Naʻauao Spotlight Series provides opportunities to engage in professional development, mentorship, and cultural awareness, understanding, and identity.

• Freshman Bridge (SUMMER, current high school seniors)

  • 8-week STEM summer program that addresses areas of interest for incoming college first-year students: comfort within a large university system, identifying resources and opportunities, and a smooth transition from high school to college.

  • Students will perform faculty-driven research in university laboratories, participate in ʻOi Ka Naʻauao Spotlight Series (professional development, cultural engagement), attend industry site visits, and give a formal research presentation.

  • Freshman Bridge application is now available! Deadline to apply: April 7, 2025

• Sophomore Success TRACs (SUMMER, transfer students & continuing 1st or 2nd UHM students)

  • 8-week STEM summer program that addresses areas of interest: completing STEM gateway courses, transitioning to UH Mānoa, getting involved, and building a network of STEM peers, professors, and industry.

  • Students will perform faculty-driven research in university laboratories, enroll in a degree-required summer STEM course (3 cr), participate in ʻOi Ka Naʻauao Spotlight Series (professional development, cultural engagement), attend industry site visits, and give a formal research presentation.

  • Sophomore Success TRACs application is now available! Deadline to apply: April 7, 2025

• TRIO Student Support Services (sign-up year-round!)

  • Offers individual, personalized academic planning and advising, and other activities to support the retention and graduation of first-generation college students and those with high financial need.

• Kokua

  • The UH Mānoa office for students with disabilities. We serve undergraduate, graduate and professional students with learning, physical, psychiatric and other documented disabilities.  

• You will register for your classes on STAR GPS in mid-July.  Check STAR GPS Registration to see the exact date/time that your registration opens.

• Class availability

• Academic Calendar - Fall 2025 - with important dates/deadlines.

• Register for ENGR 100! (For Freshmen only)

  • See flyer here

  • Engineering Freshmen Seminar, optional course but highly recommended for first semester freshmen

  • Course covers college academic success, engineering career preparation, and the different engineering disciplines.

  • Great way to meet other engineering students!

  • Add this course as a "Personal Choice" in STAR GPS and search for course title: ENGR 100

TIP: Your registration date/time is when your registration opens. You can continue to add and drop classes throughout the summer. Review the academic calendar for important deadlines. Some classes fill up quickly so it is helpful to register as soon as it opens for you.

• College of Engineering's Blueprints Orientation (only for engineering majors!)

  • Friday, August 22, 2025

  • UH Mānoa campus

  • RSVP HERE

• UH Manoa's New Student Orientation

TIP: Blueprints Orientation is a FREE event hosted by the College of Engineering and will include information specific to our engineering program.  UH Mānoa's New Student Orientation is the campus orientation and will include general information about UH Mānoa and campus-wide programs and services.