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Admitted Students

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2026 SOEST Preview Day

For Community College Students and High School Seniors

In-Person SOEST Preview Day!
March 6, 2026 • 9:30am to 1:30pm
Parking and lunch included

Virtual SOEST Preview Day!
February 20, 2026 • 12:30 pm to 1:15pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 4224 6824

We are excited to share with you the academic, research and career paths that await you at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST). You’ll meet current students who will share with you what they’re learning and the research they’re engaged in; and you’ll hear from our academic advisors and program leaders about the variety of support and opportunities available at SOEST. Download the PDF flyer.

Register online here to reserve your spot!

Congratulations on your acceptance to SOEST at UH Mānoa!

Here’s your next steps as a new Rainbow Warrior:

  1. Complete the New Rainbow Warrior Checklist
  2. Check out our student handbook (28MB PDF, updated 02-20-25).
  3. Before registering for classes, take your Placement Exams unless you already have college credit for math, or chemistry, or have received your AP scores or IB scores
    1. Math Placement Exam
    2. Chemistry Placement Exam
  4. Schedule an advising appointment
    1. Review the SOEST SAS advising syllabus
  5. Register for OEST 100: The College Experience
    1. OEST 100 on Wednesdays at 10:30 am — Transfer Students (> 30 credits)
    2. OEST 100 on Wednesdays 11:30 am — First year Students
  6. Register for the SOEST Orientation and New Student Orientation

Advising 101 (Start at 3:30):

A Sneak Peek at the Journey Ahead!

4 year roadmap for students (click to open as a PDF)
SOEST Four Year Map Timeline (PDF)
Click on the image to open it as a PDF.

Interested in Touring Campus?

For a campus tour, please visit the UH Admissions website.

Request More Information

Click here or on the button above to request more information.

Any Other Questions?

Contact Us or Schedule an Appointment!

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Email: soestsas@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 956-8763

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Click here or on the button above to schedule an appointment.

Hear from Current Students: What advice would you give to another student?

“Be kind to yourself. Classes are hard, but don’t give up. If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out for tutoring or support – there’s no shame in asking for help!”
• Anamaria Navarrete Camorlinga, Atmospheric Sciences BS

“Make an effort to interact with other students and build a cohort – it helps so much to go through things together.”
• Tyra Arends, Global Environmental Sciences BS