Admissions
Applicants use the online application form. A “rolling admissions” policy governs most programs. That is, the university will accept applications and announce admissions decisions continually throughout the year.
International Applicants
International applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of English proficiency. Students who have completed studies on English medium instruction need nor submit any evidence. To demonstrate English proficiency, applicants are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. A TOEFL score of 550 or higher on the written exam, a score of 213 on the computerized exam, with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 or higher for those completing the Internet-based testing is required for admission.
Equal Opportunity and
Nondiscrimination
University prohibits and will not tolerate discriminatory practices and pledges to seek out and minimize all forms of discrimination in all of its activities and programs. The university supports federal and state legislation that prohibits discrimination against any person based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Harassment is a type of discrimination and is, therefore, prohibited. Further, it is the university’s policy to assure equal opportunity to all persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, and veterans of the Vietnam era.
Transfer Credits
Through our petition review process, you can apply to earn credit for the technical knowledge and skills you have gained from your real-world experience, training, certifications, and previous education. In addition, course work from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions, or military training and experience, may transfer into degree programs.
Earning credit for prior learning through our petition process, national testing program exams, or obtaining transfer credits can shorten the time required to complete your degree and reduce your bottom-line tuition costs.
Credit for Prior Learning
University recognizes the fact that significant and meaningful learning occurs throughout a learner’s life and in a variety of contexts. The university awards credit for learning that has been achieved outside of the university classroom through the following processes: nationally recognized examination programs; American Council on Education (ACE) recommended credits for military training, corporate training, and business related certifications; and petition for credit.
Work Experience and Training
Learners can petition to earn credit for learning experiences that are the result of formal and informal work training, continuing education programs, self-instruction, and other sources. Through our petition process, you may be awarded credit if you can demonstrate mastery of the competencies represented in program courses
Military Transcripts
Some of your prior education, and military training and experience, may apply toward a degree at University. In order to have your prior educational experiences evaluated for credit, you must submit transcript(s) according to the guidelines.
National Testing Exams
Approved national testing program exams - such as the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES) Exams, Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, and International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams - may allow you to earn credit by examination for knowledge you may have gained through independent study, professional development, or non-credit adult courses.
Credit Earned at Other Institutions
All transcripts received from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions will be reviewed as part of the admissions process. University will review and may accept the transfer of credit from some non-regionally accredited institutions or programs with alternate national, professional, or specialized accreditation.
Transfer credit from a non-regionally accredited institution or program will be reviewed on case by case basis.
To be considered for transfer credit, course work must be from an institution or program that received accreditation prior to the student’s separation from the institution. Transfer credit will be considered if an institution or program had provisional accreditation at the time that the learner separated from the institution.
University reserve the right to limit the number of courses transferred toward specific degree requirements.
Graduate Credit
Applicants with previous graduate course work from institutions meeting University of Honolulu qualifications for transfer credit as defined above may transfer up toward a master’s degree or MBA and up to a maximum of 48 quarter credits toward a PhD.
Truth in Information
If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to University of Honolulu as a part of admissions materials and information otherwise obtained, applicants may be rejected for admission, admission may be revoked, or learners may be disenrolled.
Tuition
University of Honolulu is a private, nonprofit institution. The costs associated with the operation of the university and primarily tuition and fee revenues support its academic programs.
University of Honolulu reserves the right to change tuition and fee schedules for any given term without prior notice.
Tuition costs are the same for all students, regardless of residency or degree status, with rare exceptions (i.e., the College of Law). Tuition payments are made on a quarterly basis, usually two to four weeks prior to the beginning of each quarter.
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