New International Students (Non U.S.)

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 two years 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 (opens in a new tab)

Education systems throughout the world differ from those in the United States. Applicants should send transcripts along with that institution's grading scale so that the admissions international transcript evaluators can process their transcripts accordingly.

BYU–Hawaii uses a thorough review process. All parts of the application are considered, so a specific GPA or ACT score does not guarantee admission.

For reference, the average GPA of incoming freshmen is as follows:

BYUH Incoming Students	Average GPA
Freshmen Applicants (Domestic U.S.)	3.5
Pathway Connect Completers	3.7
All Applicants (Domestic U.S. & International)	3.6

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To attend BYU–Hawaii, students must be able to show that they can afford the cost of attendance (opens in a new tab). International students can apply for financial aid through BYU–Hawaii's IWORK Program (opens in a new tab).


Types of financial documents you should consider gathering are:

• Bank statements
• Pay slips (last 12 monthly pay slips, official letter from employer (must state annual income), last year’s tax statement, or annual pension statements)

Financial documents do not need to be cited and can be uploaded digitally into the BYU–Hawaii application or can be sent via email to BYUH Financial Aid & Scholarships (financialaid@byuh.edu) (opens in a new tab).

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The application form itself is done online. There you can fill in your information, pull in Church records, and include your essays.

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