Admissions Requirements for:

• High School Students
• Transfer Students
• Application Instructions for International StudentsEarly Admission
• Students with Disabilities

Contact the Admissions Office
(808) 974-7414 or 1-800-897-4456
(808) 933-0861

uhhadm@hawaii.edu
Mail:
Admissions
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091

Entrance Requirements for High School Students

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An evaluation of your potential is based on your secondary school academic record. We will review your course selections and performance in grades 9-12, a the trend of your academic history, and standardized test scores.

Admission Requirements

• SAT or ACT scores are required but will not be used unless the academic GPA is less than 3.0
  and
• 3.0 Academic GPA
  or
• GPA below 3.0 considered on a sliding scale with test scores

High School Course Requirements

17 units to include:

• 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

To Apply

Complete and return a University of Hawaii Application Form or Apply Online while also having the following items sent to the UH Hilo Admissions Office:

1. Official SAT or ACT scores
2. Official high school transcript
3. A $50 Application Fee
4. Official results of the TOEFL, TDEIC or cambridge IELTS (for non-native speakers of English)