International Transfer Students (Non U.S.)
International transfer students are individuals who require a visa in order to enter the United States to pursue their education and have completed college or university credits after graduating high school.
The requirements below are for individuals who will be transferring credits that they earned at the college level after graduating high school. Their admission and scholarship status will be evaluated based on BYU–Hawaii’s transfer student criteria.
An applicant who has completed concurrent or dual enrollment courses and is applying to attend immediately after high school graduation is considered a new freshman applicant (see new international student requirements).
There are slightly different requirements for a transfer student who has completed less than 24 credit hours from another institution and a transfer student who has completed 24 credit hours of coursework at a college or university other than BYU–Hawaii after high school graduation.
Ecclesiastical Endorsement
All students applying to BYU–Hawaii are required to have an ecclesiastical endorsement. Applicants are responsible for scheduling appointments with appropriate Church leaders and ensuring the endorsements are complete before the application deadline.
All students are expected to complete an updated endorsement each year and abide by the Honor Code, which includes:
All students are expected to complete an updated endorsement each year and abide by the Honor Code, which includes:
- The Academic Honesty Policy
- The Dress and Grooming Standards
- The applicable Residential Living Standards
English Proficiency
International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by taking one of the approved English proficiency.
During each application period, students have the opportunity to take the TOEFL and IELTS tests multiple times. However, the English Language Admissions Test (ELAT) administered by BYUH can only be taken once per application period. The registration for the ELAT is two months before the completed application deadline (see the ELAT and application schedules). Keep in mind that the scores for the TOEFL and IELTS tests are valid for two years, while the ELAT test score is only valid for one year after the test.
Based on the English test results, students may be required to complete the English as an International Language (EIL) Program at BYU–Hawaii, which may take one to three semesters.
Review English Proficiency Test Options
During each application period, students have the opportunity to take the TOEFL and IELTS tests multiple times. However, the English Language Admissions Test (ELAT) administered by BYUH can only be taken once per application period. The registration for the ELAT is two months before the completed application deadline (see the ELAT and application schedules). Keep in mind that the scores for the TOEFL and IELTS tests are valid for two years, while the ELAT test score is only valid for one year after the test.
Based on the English test results, students may be required to complete the English as an International Language (EIL) Program at BYU–Hawaii, which may take one to three semesters.
Review English Proficiency Test Options
Secondary Education Transcripts
Education systems throughout the world differ from those in the United States. Applicants should send cited and translated (if not originally in English) transcripts along with that institution's grading scale so that the admissions international transcript evaluators can process their transcripts accordingly.
The completion of a PathwayConnect program will waive BYU–Hawaii’s high school diploma/secondary education requirements. Read more about the BYU–Hawaii BYU-Pathway Partnership Program.
Submit Official Transcripts
PathwayConnect
The completion of a PathwayConnect program will waive BYU–Hawaii’s high school diploma/secondary education requirements. Read more about the BYU–Hawaii BYU-Pathway Partnership Program.
Submit Official Transcripts
College Transcripts
Updated transcripts from all previously attended colleges must be sent along with an application. Not listing all institutions, both U.S. and international, to which the student has attended or is attending can result in a loss of credit and dismissal. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure an official transcript from each institution, including Church Institute, is submitted before the application deadline.
College credit requirements are different depending on your country. Refer to the country criteria for your specific country.
Country Criteria
Those who have earned credits from a U.S. university or college that are equivalent to BYU–Hawaii's English 101 course will not need to submit an English Proficiency Exam. Send the transcript to Admissions for evaluation. View our Transfer Guidelines and Matrix page to find your institution and course.
Transfer Guidelines and Matrix
College credit requirements are different depending on your country. Refer to the country criteria for your specific country.
Country Criteria
Those who have earned credits from a U.S. university or college that are equivalent to BYU–Hawaii's English 101 course will not need to submit an English Proficiency Exam. Send the transcript to Admissions for evaluation. View our Transfer Guidelines and Matrix page to find your institution and course.
Transfer Guidelines and Matrix
Financial Documents
To attend BYU–Hawaii, students must be able to show that they can afford the cost of attendance. International students can apply for financial aid through BYU–Hawaii's IWORK Program.
Types of financial documents you should consider gathering are:
Send Financial Documents
Types of financial documents you should consider gathering are:
- Bank statements
- Pay slips (three most recent)
Send Financial Documents
Application
The application form itself is done online. There you can fill in your information, pull in Church records, and include your essays.
Apply Online
Apply Online
Important Links
IWORK Program
Learn more about the IWORK program and apply.
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