FAQ: ADMISSIONS

1. What is required to apply for admission as a first-time freshman?

‹ Completed self-reported application form ‹ The online self-reported application requires students to report all of their high school courses, grades, and test scores on the application for admission. ‹ $70 application fee ‹ Official high school transcripts

2. What are the freshmen admission criteria?

Note: Selected programs have more competitive admission requirements. ‹ High school units of study: 4 College Prep English 3 College Prep Math (must include Algebra 1, 2, and Geometry) 3 College Prep Sciences 3 College Prep Social Studies 4 College Prep Electives 5 Other Electives ‹ Competitive GPA high school grade point average of at least 2.80 ‹ UH Mānoa is test-optional. Standardized tests (ACT or SAT) are not required for admissions. However, is welcome to send scores in if they have them. ‹ Rank: Top 40% of graduating class

3. Are there additional documents a student can submit?

‹ Letters of Recommendation ‹ Personal Data Sheet ‹ Essay ‹ Student should note that additional application documents are being sent in the “comment” section of the self-reported application.

4. What is required to apply for admission as a transfer student?

Note: A minimum of 24 transferable semester college credits is required ‹ Completed application form ‹ $70 application fee ‹ Official college transcripts of all colleges attended (sent directly from the colleges to UHM)

5. What are the minimum transfer admission criteria?

Note: Selected majors have more competitive admission requirements. ‹ Students who have a minimum of 24 transferable semester credits are required to have at least a 2.50 cumulative college grade point average if they are non-residents and a 2.0 cumulative college grade point average if they are residents.

6. Can I transfer before I have 24 transferable semester credits?

‹ Yes, however, you must additionally submit official high school transcripts. ‹ Your application file will be evaluated utilizing both freshmen and transfer admission criteria. ‹ Completed 12 transferable semester credits and at least 12 semester transferable credits in progress

7. What is the deadline for applications?

‹ Fall: Priority date is January 5 Final deadline is March 1 ‹ Spring: Priority date is September 1 Final deadline is October 1

Note: (a) Some programs close earlier, so we recommend that you apply before the priority date. (b) International students must meet the priority application dates.

8. How can I receive an application for admission? To apply on-line: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/

9. To which address should I submit my application and supporting documents?

Office of Admissions

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 2600 Campus Road, Rm. 001

Honolulu, HI 96822

Documents can also be sent electronically to manoa.admissions@hawaii.edu

10. How long does it take to process an application?

Once all of your application documents are received, it may take 6–8 weeks. Admission to selective majors may take additional time, since application documents are forwarded and reviewed by the specific school or college within the university. We encourage you to apply well in advance of the noted deadlines.

11. How do I check on the status of my application?

Call our admissions office at (808) 956-8975 or email manoa.admissions@hawaii.edu (M - F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hawai‘i time).

12. If I had been accepted for a previous semester but didn’t enroll, am I automatically accepted for a future semester?

No, acceptances are for the semester of application only. You would have to re-apply for admission.

13. Is credit offered for AP or IB courses?

Credits are granted on the basis of your score on the AP or IB exams.

A description of what scores are accepted may be found at manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/policies.html. Click on Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB).

14. Is the GED accepted?

Yes. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions.

16. Are high school foreign language courses required for admission?

Although foreign language courses are not required for admission, they are used to fulfill our college prep elective requirement.