Freshman Application
Your application evaluation is based on your high school and secondary school academic record. We will review your course selections and performance in grades 9-12, as well as the trend of your academic history.
On this page:
Step 1. Before Application
Review Admission Requirements
- 2.7 cumulative GPA
- High school coursework in the following subject areas:
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of Math Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II
- 3 units of Natural Sciences Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.
- 7 units of college preparatory electives Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Additional Mathematics and Sciences, etc. Additional units of Math and Science strongly recommended for science majors
- Cumulative GPA below 2.7 considered on a sliding scale with official ACT/SAT scores.
Review Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Eligibility
For residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Washington state, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated states of Micronesia, Republic of Palau and American Samoa.
Step 2. Complete Application
- Submit Freshman Application
- $50 Application fee
- Submit your high school transcript:
- Current high school students: your initial admissions decision will be based on your unofficial transcript, which can be uploaded to your online application. A final official high school transcript will be required upon graduation.
- High school gradutes: have your high school submit a copy of your final transcript to UH Hilo Admissions Office
- Students submitting their GED must pass with college-ready scores.
Once you submit your application, you will be able to:
- Log into your student portal and view application status
- Download/Print your application.
Step 3. After Application
Official notification of your admissions decision will be sent to you via email and mail. If your application is incomplete, you will be notified by email or by an admissions counselor for additional information. If you have been accepted to UH Hilo, please complete your enrollment steps.