Visit the Honors Mākālei portal to start your application
Current UHM and Transfer Students: Apply to the 2-Year Program
We’re so glad you’re interested in joining Honors. Many talented UHM students find Honors as continuing first- or second-year students, or as transfer students. Joining Honors can be an incredible opportunity to turbo-charge your degree program, and you’re just in time to start your journey as a continuing or transfer student.
Questions? You are always welcome to schedule a prospective student appointment. Go here to make an appointment.
Two-Year Program Basics
Find out in more detail about our two-year program here. Program requirements at a glance:
- One Honors junior seminar or another upper-division Honors course
- Senior project of independent research or creative work, mentored by a UHM faculty member
- Honors classes can also fulfill General Education and / or major and minor requirements.
- With regular Honors advising, most continuing and transfer students can expect to successfully complete an Honors degree in no more than two years.
Who is Eligible to Apply
We welcome applications to our two-year program from these students:
- Current UHM students, or students transferring to UHM
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or higher
- At least 3 semesters remaining at UHM
Typical Student Profile
Students who join the UHM Honors program typically have these qualities:
- Has had a positive college experience including high academic accomplishment
- Motivated to experience a challenging Honors program
- Interested to pursue senior project of independent and original work
Application Process
To apply to the two-year Honors program, please complete these steps:
- Use our Mākālei portal and apply with your @hawaii.edu email
- Complete our online application including personal statement, list of extracurricular activities, and one academic letter of recommendation. Letter of recommendation can be from a teacher, tutor, or other person who can speak to your academic experiences.
- Schedule an interview with an Honors faculty member. Your application cannot be processed before you meet with an Honors faculty member.
- After your interview: complete the Department Approval Form (available on the Mākālei portal)
- There are no fees or charges to join Honors.
Key Application Dates
Honors accepts student applications year-round. However, students who complete the application process by the dates below may have different access to Honors benefits. Please note that applications cannot be processed until the Honors interview has also been held.
- June 15: Students who have been accepted by this date can join the Honors program in the Fall and register for Honors classes.
- November 1: Students who have been accepted to Honors by this date can register for Spring Honors classes.
- Application dates include a meeting with an Honors faculty advisor
Schedule an Honors Interview
To schedule an interview, make an appointment with any one of the Honors faculty.
For continuing and transfer students, the Honors interview is a chance to learn more about Honors and see if it is a good fit for your goals. We’re sure you’ll have a lot of questions! We’re happy to discuss your current program and help you decide if Honors is a good fit.