Get involved in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa community! Check out the resources below to look for great places to start looking for co-curricular and engagement opportunities on and off campus.
Discover a range of opportunities with ease according to your interests and find organizations who all aim to better Hawai'i!
Consider joining one of the 200+ RIOs on the UH Mānoa campus! Serve the campus and greater community by providing leadership development for students and by promoting community spirit, activism, public service, and social, recreational, and cultural interaction among UHM students, faculty, and staff.
Check out the current list of RIOs here.
Student fees that you pay in addition to tuition go towards supporting CSOs. These organizations serve the UHM students and the UHM community through a variety of programs and services to improve the quality of life on campus.
Consider joining the following such as an undergradauate:
The Service Learning Program provides students with the opportunity to volunteer in the community in meaninful ways while furthering their education.
Check out their website to find a list of their Agency Directory for potential organizations to volunteer with here.
Do you have a strong class project/paper? Honors thesis/portfolio? Artwork/photographs/other media? UROP project? Other project? Creative writing/poetry? Etc.? Submit your work to the Horizons Journal VOL X (Celebrating 10 years!). Horizons is an annual journal that highlights undergraduate research and creative projects at the University of Hawaiʻi. Submissions are due on May 19th.
The UH Mānoa Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) is happy to announce the application for the Peer Fellow Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position is open to Junior students and above of any field.
Dr. Corrie Miller, an OB/GYN at JABSOM specializing in microbiome research, is seeking an undergraduate student to join her research team this summer. This position offers research credit (OBGN 499) under the Maternal Fetal Medicine department at the University of Hawai'i.
The Hawaiʻi HOME Project, led by medical students and faculty at the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), offers free, compassionate healthcare to houseless individuals across Oʻahu.
Interested in gaining volunteer opportunities and meeting others interested in becoming Physician Associates? Join the Pre-Physician Associate Club!
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is offering an exciting internship opportunity for Physics and Astronomy undergraduates. The internship focuses on developing age-appropriate learning activities—such as experiments, games, music, and videos—designed for young children. This role combines scientific knowledge with creativity, as the selected intern will contribute to the S.T.E.A.M. on the Bookshelf program.
The Beckman Scholars Program provides exceptional undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct independent research in chemistry, biochemistry, biological and medical sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. This program is now open to all eligible U.S. colleges and universities.
Interested in taking a Precalculus class over the Summer? Take Math 140 this summer to review your algebraic skills, learn polynomial and trigonometric functions, and solidify your precalculus skills this summer.
Are you an incoming student who is interested in biological research? Now is your chance to jump in feet first. Consider joining the UHM SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance – Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) Program! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join your peers working closely with faculty to perform hands-on research, all while completing your introductory biology laboratory credits. To find out more about the program requirements, and how to apply, follow the links below!