University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-8975; (800) 823-9771

The University of Hawaii at Mania, founded in 1907, is the major re¬search institution in the University of Hawaii system. The undergraduate programs offered include liberal arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, nursing, tropical agriculture, architecture, travel industry management, physical science, technology, Hawaiian, Asian-Pacific Studies, social work, and medicine. There are 13 undergraduate and 6 graduate schools. In addition to regional accreditation, UHM has bacca¬laureate program accreditation with AACSB, ABET, ACEJMC, ADA, CSWE, NAAB, NASM. and NLN. The 2 libraries contain 2,925,821 volumes, 5,729,691 microform items, and 35.315 audiovisual forms/ CDs, and subscribe to 27,316 periodicals. Computerized library ser¬vices include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database search¬ing. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gal¬lery, radio station, and TV station. The 300-acre campus is in an urban area in Honolulu. Including residence halls, there are 247 buildings.

Student Life: 80% of undergraduates are from Hawaii. Others are from 50 states, 80 foreign countries, and Canada. 75% are Asian American; 20% white. The average age of freshmen is 18; all under¬graduates, 23. 18% do not continue beyond their first year: 60% remain to graduate.

Housing: 3065 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes single-sex and coed dormitories, on-campus apartments, and married-student housing. In addition, there are special interest hous¬es, smoke/alcohol-free halls, and freshman halls. On-campus housing is available on a lottery system for upperclassmen. 84% of students com¬mute. All students may keep cars.

Activities: 3% of men belong to 5 local and 3 national fraternities; 3% of women belong to 6 local sororities and 1 national sorority. There are 250 groups on campus, including art, band, cheerleading, chess, choir, chorale, chorus, dance, drama, drill team, ethnic, film, gay, honors, in¬ternational, literary magazine, marching band, musical theater, newspa¬per, opera, pep band, photography, political, professional, radio and TV, religious, social, social service, student government, and symphony. Popular campus events include the All Fighters, showcasing the campus center, and the Midnight Arena, the first basketball practice of the sea¬son.

Sports: There are 8 intercollegiate sports for men and 8 for women, and 20 intramural sports for men and 20 for women. Facilities include a 10,000-seat arena, a 4400-seat baseball stadium, swimming facilities, 2 weight rooms, a turf field and rubberized track, 2 grass fields, 3 gyms, and an off-campus football stadium.

University of Hawaii AT Hilo
HHO, Hi 96720-4091
(808) 974-7414 (800) 897-4456; FAX: (808) 974-7691

The University of Hawaii at Hilo, founded in 1970, is part of the public University of Hawaii, and offers degree programs through its colleges of agriculture, arts and sciences, education, and continuing education and community service. It has a branch campus at Kealakekua. West Ha¬waii. Major programs include marine science, volcanology, and astrono¬my. There are 3 undergraduate schools. Figures in the above capsule are approximate. The library contains 200,000 volumes and 11,000 microform items, and subscribes to 1600 periodicals. Computerized li¬brary services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, space science center, marine education center, and small business development center. The 115-acre campus is in a small town 200 miles southeast of Honolulu on the island of Hawaii. Including resi¬dence halls, there are 53 buildings.

Student Life: 85% of undergraduates are from Hawaii. Others are from Canada. 80% are from public schools. 35% are white; 34% Asian American; 18% Native American/Eskimo. The average age of all under¬graduates is 27- 29% do not continue beyond their first year; 35% remain to graduate.

Housing: 730 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes coed dormitories, on-campus apartments, off-campus apartments, and married-student housing. In addition there are honors houses, special interest houses, and an educational/recreational enrich¬ment hall. On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to out-of-town students. 75% of students com¬mute. Alcohol is not permitted. All students may keep cars.

Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 40 groups on campus, including art, band, cheerleading, chess, choir, chorale, chorus, computers, dance, drama, ethnic, gay, honors, international, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, newspaper, pep band, political, professional, religious, social, social service, and student govern¬ment.

Sports: Facilities include a student activities center with billiards and a game room, an athletic complex with basketball courts and a weight room, 8 tennis courts, and a baseball field.

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu. HI 96813
(808) 544-0238 (800) 669-4724; FAX: (808) 544-1136

Hawaii Pacific University, founded in 1965, is a private institution offer¬ing undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, business, ma¬rine science, nursing, and travel industry management. There are 5 un¬dergraduate schools and 1 graduate school. In addition to regional accreditation, HPU has baccalaureate program accreditation with NLN. The 2 libraries contain 150,000 volumes, 273,000 microform items, and 3000 audiovisual forms/CDs, and subscribe to 1750 periodicals. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learn¬ing resource center and art gallery. The 135-acre campus is in an urban area in downtown Honolulu. Including residence halls, there are 16 buildings.

Student Life: 64% of undergraduates are from out of state, mostly the West. Others are from 50 states, 90 foreign countries, and Canada. 75% are from public schools. 34% are white; 28% foreign nationals; 25% Asian American. The average age of freshmen is 18.6; all under¬graduates, 25. 26% do not continue beyond their first year; 65% remain to graduate.

Housing: 200 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes single-sex and coed dormitories and off-campus apart¬ments. In addition, there is a homestay program. The housing office as¬sists students in finding apartments and other living arrangements in Honolulu. On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to out-of-town students. 97% of students com¬mute. Alcohol is not permitted. All students may keep cars.

Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 67 groups on campus, including art, band, cheerleading, chorale, computers, dance, debate, drama, ethnic, film, honors, international, literary maga¬zine, musical theater, newspaper, pep band, political, professional, reli¬gious, social, social service, and student government. Popular campus events include Intercultural Day, Club Carnival, Spring Fest, and Honors and Awards Banquets.

Sports: There are 5 intercollegiate sports for men and 5 for women, and 5 intramural sports for men and 5 for women. Facilities include soccer and softball fields and tennis courts. The university uses a civic bas¬ketball arena.

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI 90816
(808) 735-4735 {800) 755-3733; PAX: (808) 739-4W7

Chained University of Honolulu, founded in 1955, is a private insti¬tution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The university offers degree programs in business and the arts and sciences. There are 5 un¬dergraduate and 6 graduate schools. The library contains 74,000 vol¬umes, 130,000 microform items, and 1519 audiovisual forms/CDs, and subscribes to 966 periodicals. Computerized library services include interlibrary loans. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center and audiovisual media center. The 62-acre campus is in a subur¬ban area 4 miles east of downtown Honolulu. Including residence halls, there are 8 buildings.

Student Life: 45% of undergraduates are from Hawaii. Others are from 35 states, 30 foreign countries, and Canada. 45% are from public schools. 44% are Asian American; 35% white; 15% foreign nationals. 42% are Catholic. The average age of freshmen is 18. 30% do not con¬tinue beyond their first year.

Housing: 270 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes single-sex and coed dormitories and on-campus apart¬ments. On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served ba¬sis. 66% of students commute. All students may keep cars.

Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 30 groups on campus, including art, cheerleading, choir, computers, drama, eth¬nic, honors, international, literary magazine, newspaper, political, pro¬fessional, religious, social, social service, student government, and year¬book. Popular campus events include Spring Serendipity, International Extravaganza, and Club Fest.

Sports: There are 4 intercollegiate sports for men and 4 for women, and 8 intramural sports for men and 8 for women. Facilities include vol¬leyball, tennis, and basketball courts, fitness and weight-training facili¬ties, cross-country track, flag football, and whiffle golf.

Bricham Young University/Hawaii
Use, Huff 96762
(808) 293-5211; FAX: TO 293-3741

Brigham Young University/Hawaii, founded in 1955 by the Church of Latter-day Saints, is a private institution offering programs in liberal arts, business, and education. Admissions priority is given to members of the Church of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Tuition is $2665 for LDS students, $3990 for non-LDS students. Enrollment figures in the above capsule are approximate. There are 3 undergraduate schools. The library con¬tains 165,000 volumes, 800,000 microform items, and 3500 audiovi¬sual forms/CDs, and subscribes to 1100 periodicals. Computerized li¬brary services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center and natural history museum. The nearby Polynesian Cultural Center provides valuable research opportunities for students in appropriate programs. The 60-acre campus is in a small town 30 miles north of Ho¬nolulu. Including residence halls, there are 42 buildings.

Student Life: 29% of undergraduates are from Hawaii. Others are from 40 states, 56 foreign countries, and Canada. 33% are Asian American; 32% white; 31% foreign nationals.

Housing: 1184 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes single-sex dormitories, on-campus apartments, and married-student housing. On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to out-of-town students. 70% of students live on campus; of those, all remain on campus on week¬ends. Alcohol is not permitted. All students may keep cars.

Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 35 groups on campus, including band, cheerleading, choir, chorale, computers, dance, drama, ethnic, film, honors, international, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, newspaper, pep band, political, professional, religious, social, social service, and student government. Popular campus events include International Food Fest, International Cultural Night, and Talent Show.

Sports: There are 6 intercollegiate sports for men and 5 for women, and 10 intramural sports for men and 10 for women. Facilities include 3 Softball fields, 2 soccer fields, a rugby field, 10 tennis and 4 racquetball courts, a swimming pool, a weight room, a bowling alley, a dance studio, pool tables, a 5000-seat activity center, and 2 basketball gyms, one of which seats 1500.