University of Hawaii at Manoa

What is the accreditation of University of Hawaii at Manoa?

UH Mānoa holds institutional accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission, commonly called WSCUC. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from approval or accreditation of an individual degree program.

Some professional programs have additional oversight relevant to their fields. For example, applicants to engineering, business, nursing, medicine, or law should identify the accreditor or approval body for the specific program they intend to enter and check its current status. A university-wide accreditation does not mean every program has a separate professional accreditation.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and can matter when students seek to transfer credits. Neither credit acceptance nor eligibility for a professional license is automatic: receiving institutions and licensing authorities apply their own rules.

What are the admission requirements at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

First-year admission to UH Mānoa is not open admission. Applicants generally submit an undergraduate application and records of their secondary-school coursework; the university evaluates academic preparation, including grades and completion of appropriate college-preparatory courses.

Applicants should use the requirements for their own category - first-year, transfer, international, or returning student - rather than treating a general admissions checklist as universal. A high school diploma or accepted equivalent is relevant for first-year applicants. Students educated outside the United States may also need to document English-language proficiency under the university's applicable policy.

SAT and ACT results should not be assumed mandatory for every applicant. Published admissions information has treated test scores and recommendations differently from required academic records; applicants should check the rules for their entry term and intended program before ordering tests or letters. Some majors have prerequisites or separate selection requirements, and application deadlines differ by term and applicant type.

In the reported first-year admissions figures, the university admitted 14,481 of 16,722 applicants - about 87%. That rate describes one applicant group and reporting period. It does not establish an individual applicant's likelihood of admission, particularly to a selective major.

What are the application fees and waivers at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The reported standard undergraduate application fee for UH Mānoa is $70. Applicants should confirm the amount shown in the application they use, since fees and waiver procedures can differ by applicant category or application route.

Students for whom the fee is a barrier should check the university's current admissions instructions for fee-waiver eligibility and the method for requesting one. The important procedural question is whether approval or a waiver code is needed before submitting payment: an application fee is not the same as a later enrollment, orientation, or housing charge.

What types of ROTC programs are available at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

UH Mānoa students have access to Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC opportunities associated with the campus. ROTC combines college coursework and military training; joining a class, receiving a scholarship, and accepting a commission are related but distinct steps.

Applicants should review the branch unit's current enrollment procedures and scholarship terms. Eligibility can depend on citizenship or other status, academic standing, physical qualifications, and the military branch's rules. Scholarships are competitive and can carry service obligations, so students should obtain the applicable agreement before committing.

What are the requirements for transfer students at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

UH Mānoa accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers coursework from accredited institutions. Transfer admission and transfer-credit acceptance are separate decisions: being admitted does not mean every completed class will satisfy a Mānoa degree requirement.

Transfer applicants typically need official transcripts from each college attended. Depending on how much transferable college work they have completed, their previous secondary-school preparation may also matter. Minimum credit and GPA rules, deadlines, and any additional requirements should be checked for the intended entry term and major.

Students transferring within the University of Hawaiʻi system should use the system's transfer and course-equivalency resources, but they should still ask how courses apply to their particular Mānoa degree. Applicants from other institutions can request an official credit evaluation after following the admissions process. Advance Placement and certain examination or other prior-learning credits may be considered under university policy; credit awarded elsewhere does not necessarily transfer in the same way.

For a time-sensitive degree plan, the crucial questions are which courses fulfill general education, which count toward the major, and how many credits must be completed at Mānoa. A department adviser can help interpret the result after the official evaluation.

What types of study abroad programs are available at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

UH Mānoa offers international study options through its study abroad and exchange arrangements. Depending on the program, students may be able to study overseas for a semester, a year, or a shorter period; an exchange placement is not necessarily priced or administered like a university-run study abroad program.

Students should start with academic approval, not just a destination. They need to establish how proposed courses will count toward their Mānoa degree, whether language or major prerequisites apply, and what the program charges. Passport, visa, insurance, housing, and travel expenses can materially change the budget.

Financial aid may be usable for an eligible approved program, but the amount and disbursement rules depend on the student and the program. Study abroad advising and the financial aid office can address those questions before a student pays a nonrefundable deposit.