UH-Manoa Information

APPLICATION FOR FALL 2025  OPENING in September!

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

High School Course Requirements

ENGLISH- 4 units

MATH- 3 units ( Math to include Geometry and Algebra II.)

Science- 3 units

Social Sciences- 3 units

Other College Prep- (Math, Social Sciences, Science and Foreign Language)- 4 units

Electives- 5 units

ertain programs (e.g., nursing, social work, education, etc.) may have additional requirements. Please check with the appropriate department for more information.

Other Requirements

Cumulative GPA:  2.8 Minimum

Competitive/ Strong cumulative GPA - 3.3 or higher(average cumulative gpa for Fall 2021 admits was 3.6.)

If your cumulative gpa is below 3.3, you are highly advised to submit the following:


Top 40% of Graduating Class-  High School Rank

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

UH Mānoa takes all your application materials into consideration when making an admissions decision. To apply for admission, please submit the following:

University of Hawaiʻi System Admission Application:  Application for the 2022-2023 School year is now OPEN!

Apply at:  https://www.uh-manoa.org/freshman/ 

Application Fee: $70 U.S.

The application fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable and valid only for the semester indicated on the application. You may also send a money order or check payable to the University of Hawaiʻi or download the credit card authorization form (PDF).

Unofficial Transcripts

All high school information must be submitted through the Self-Reported Application. The initial admissions decision will be based on this information. Upon request from the Office of Admissions an official transcript must be submitted directly to UH Mānoa from your high school for validation and/or scholarships. If you have attended more than one high school, you are required to submit a transcript from each school you have attended.

Official Standardized Test Scores

For prospective freshmen students applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, test scores (SAT or ACT) are optional. Freshman applicants will have the option of submitting test scores as part of their admissions application. Please note that scholarships or department direct entry programs may require test scores for consideration. For applicants who choose to submit scores they can either be submitted in the Self-Reported Application or sent to the Office of Admissions. UH Manoa's college codes are SAT 4867 and ACT 0902.


UH-Manoa College Opportunities Program (COP)

If you are interested in attending  the University of Hawaii at Manoa but lack the minimum requirements for admission, consider applying to the College Opportunities Program (COP)                                    

 APPLICATION is now OPEN for Fall 2024!

Application Deadline:  January 11, 2024

Document Deadline:  January 18, 2024

UH Scholarships

New Warrior Scholarships (New Incoming Freshmen ONLY)

Complete list of scholarships available for students at UH-Manoa can be found HERE  

Direct Admit Programs

Freshman Direct Admit Program

Outstanding high school seniors entering UH Mānoa in the fall are invited upon acceptance to the university. Selective admission for the Shidler Freshman Direct Admit Program is highly competitive and based on students' Grade Point Average (GPA) and SAT or ACT scores. 

High School Direct Entry in Nursing

The program offers direct entry to nursing for high school graduates who are dedicated to completing their Bachelor of Science in nursing degree in four years. Students can have confidence that they have been admitted to the nursing program while they complete their prerequisite classes in a cohort based learning model. Students enter the program in the fall of their freshman year. With the Bachelor of Science degree, the student is prepared to proceed to graduate education and pursue career development.

Native Hawaiian Student Services at UHM