HONOLULU (KHON2) — With spring commencement exercises and residence hall move outs happening this weekend, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is warning drivers to watch out for traffic.
On Saturday, May 17, the university will hold its spring commencement at the Stan Sheriff Center starting at 9 a.m.
More than 2,500 students are expected to conclude their college career with either a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree.
The schedule is as follows:
9 a.m. ceremony:
- College of Arts, Languages & Letters
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Social Sciences
- College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resilience
- Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology
3:30 p.m. ceremony:
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- John A. Burns School of Medicine
- School of Architecture
- School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene
- Shidler College of Business
- Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
UH officials said drivers should expect both sides of the H-1 Freeway to be backed up near the university. UH also anticipates heavy traffic on Dole Street, University Avenue and other roads leading to campus.
In addition to commencement activities, students will be moving out of the residence halls from May 15 to May 17.
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For more information on traffic, parking and more, visit UH’s commencement website.