CAFRNM Admissions

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If you would like to be a part of the College of Agriculture, Forestry, & Natural Resource Management, please visit the UH Hilo Admissions page for additional information that will assist you in the admission process.

Entrance Requirements for High School Students

Evaluations for your potential are based on your secondary school academic record. We will review your course selections and performance for grades 9-12 as well as the trend of your academic history. SAT scores are required and will be used in our decision if your academic (college prep) GPA in traditional academic subjects is below 3.0.
High School Course Requirements:

Four units of English
Three units of Math (including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II)
Three units of Natural Sciences among Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.
Seven units of electives including Social Sciences and Foreign Languages.
Other Requirements:
1. A Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 in the college prep requirements (above
  OR
2. Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 in the college prep requirements (above) and a combined SAT score of at least 900 (with a minimum verbal score of 430 and a minimum math score of 400) or a composite score of at least 19 on the AC

Other factors that may play a part in your admission are rank in class, strength of high school curriculum, recommendations and extracurricular activities.

To Apply

Complete and return a University of Hawaiʻi Common Application Form while also having the following items sent to the UH Hilo Admissions Office:

Official SAT or ACT scores
Official high school transcript and counselor recommendations (optional)
Non-refundable $25 application fee for nonresidents of the State of Hawaiʻi
Official results of the TOEFL for non-native speakers of English

Transfer Students

Transfer students should have completed 24 college-level semester credit hours prior to the closing date and possess a high school diploma or its equivalent to be eligible for admission. The courses should be in traditional college-level classes with a grade of C or better. For courses completed at any campus in the University of Hawaiʻi system, a passing grade will be accepted.

Individuals who have less than 24 semester credit hours will be considered if they meet the requirements as stated for high school seniors. High school transcripts, test scores and college transcripts should be sent directly from each institution to our office. Transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended must be submitted before an admissions decision will be made. If course work is in progress, a final transcript must be sent as soon as it becomes available after the term is completed.

To Apply

Complete and return an application while having the following items sent to the UH Hilo Admissions Office:

Official college transcripts from all previous and current institutions
Non-refundable $25 application fee for nonresidents of the State of Hawaiʻi
Official results of the TOEFL for non-native speakers of English
AND if below 24 semester credit hours:
- Official SAT or ACT scores
- Official high school transcript

Award of Transfer Credit

Except for courses completed at other campuses in the University of Hawaiʻi system (for which a passing grade will be accepted), credit is awarded for all traditional college-level courses completed with a grade of C or better from an accredited institution. The college catalog provides the greatest resource for transfer students and is available through the UH Hilo Bookstore for a small handling and mailing fee.

An articulated Associate of Arts (AA) degree from any community college in the University of Hawaiʻi system will satisfy the General Education requirements toward a Bachelor of Arts degree.

International Students

Secondary School Requirements:

You must provide evidence of having completed the equivalent of a United States high school education (12 years of primary and secondary schooling). This may include an official copy of secondary school academic records and/or official certificates of the results of qualifying exams.
You must have a minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
An official bank statement showing financial support for the equivalent of $16,500 U.S. dollars.

To Apply

Complete and return the application and the international supplement form while having the following sent to the UH Hilo Admissions Office:

Official transcripts, records and/or official certificates sent directly from the institution
Official TOEFL score
Non-refundable $25 (U.S.) application fee

Please note the application closing dates for international students: June 1 for Fall and November 15 for Spring. All documents must be in our possession by these dates for admissions consideration.

Non-Traditional Students

Prospective students who are classified as non-traditional are those aged 25 or older, who have graduated from high school or have a GED, never attended college and who do not meet the regular admission criteria. Such students will be instructed to submit a short essay on a designated topic to the Faculty Admissions Committee. The committee will make a decision based on the essay along with transcripts and other pertinent information. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

CAFNRM Agriculture Development Program

The College's Agriculture Development Program allows individuals who have the desire to attain a bachelor of science in agriculture the opportunity to do so even though they lack the proper preparation for standard admission. These students are given the opportunity to take advantage of a comprehensive set of support courses, tutorial assistance, and counseling in order to enhance their success in attaining the bachelor's degree.

A student accepted into the Agriculture Development Program is given a comprehensive set of examinations to assess his/her level of college preparation. The student is then advised to take courses reflecting his/her strengths, as well as to develop basic skills.

Information about this program is available from the Admissions Office.