Early Admission to UH Hilo
High school students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, have completed most of their high school graduation requirements, and can no longer benefit from high school offerings may enroll concurrently while enrolled in high school.
Students wishing to take advantage of this program should follow the procedures for "Admission of Freshmen"
Eligible students must present:
- outstanding high school grades
- written recommendation of school authorities as to academic readiness for college
- written permission of their parent(s) or legal guardian to participate in the Early Admission program.
One or more of the criteria above may be waived, but only when the academic readiness and emotional and social maturity for college can be dearly demonstrated through alternative means. For example, perfect or near perfect SAT/ACT scores may substitute for outstanding high school grades. Initial judgment as to admissibility shall be made by the
Applicants 14 years of age or older or rising freshmen at a public, private, charter, or independent high school may be considered for admission to UH Hilo’s Early Admission Program. Students younger than 14 may request admission through the campus’ exception process, which may include but is not limited to:
- Interview with student
- Placement exam(s)
Students denied Early Admission are encouraged to apply in the following year.
Updated 06/2024