Transfer Students

First Steps:

Apply to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Be sure to send official transcrips for any transfer work you may have completed. This includes AP credits, summer school, etc. Review the information provided by the Admissions Office online, regarding the transfer application process, and meet all posted deadlines Transfer Student Admissions​.

Once you’ve been accepted:

• Sign and submit your Statement of Intent to Register form, and submit your Tuition Deposit (credited towards your first-semester tuition) to finalize your acceptance. Completing these items will create your profile in our degree audit and registration system, STAR. These steps are also necessary to start your Transfer Credit Evaluation
• Obtain health clearance. You will not be able to register until your health clearance form is submitted.

Preparing for your first registration:
1. Placement exams: Register and take placement exams, if necessary. Placement exam information is available in the Schedule of Classes (SOC). Check with your academic advisor if you are unsure whether you need to take placement exams.

•  There is no longer a placement exam for native speakers of English.

– Non-native speakers who are not exempt will need to take the ELI placement exam.

•  Foreign Language (Refer to the SOC or department for placement exam information.)
• Mathematics Placement Exam
• Chemistry Placement Exam

2. Attend New Student Orientation (NSO) to familiarize yourself with requirements, the campus, and other students.

3. Visit your academic advisors for assistance with scheduling, registration, and general education and core requirements.

• ​If you are unable to meet with an advisor prior to registering, visit the Program Sheets webpage to learn about your degree requirements.
• If you have any transfer work from other institutions, you will receive an e-mail notification from Admissions and Records once the transfer credit evaluation is completed.
• Once you are on-campus, you may want to have your schedule reviewed by your advisor to ensure you are on track.

Housing:
The Student Housing Office at UHM has information for on-campus housing options.
You may also want to check local newspapers and publications for other off-campus housing options.