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New Hawaii Students

Students who reside in Hawaii and have graduated or will graduate from a high school in Hawaii are considered part of the target area. They will have their applications evaluated according to the academic standards, records, and processes commonly used in the United States.

New Domestic Application Requirements

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:
  1. The  Academic Honesty Policy
  2. The Dress and Grooming Standards
  3. The applicable Residential Living Standards
Learn more about the Ecclesiastical Endorsement

ACT/SAT Scores

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Hawaii students have the option whether or not to report their ACT or SAT scores. They are not required.

If you have taken the SAT, you may refer to our ACT/SAT Equivalency Table to find your SAT score's equivalent.

Scores must be sent through the examiners. We will not accept ACT/SAT scores via email or scores on transcripts.

SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically through the SAT and ACT websites. Scores usually take two to three days to process after our office receives them.

Send ACT Score Send SAT Score

Transcripts and GPA

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Domestic applicants are required to obtain a high school diploma (or equivalent) before beginning at BYU–Hawaii. There are no prerequisite courses needed for admittance to BYUH. 

Applicants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or more.

The admissions domestic transcript evaluators will need official transcripts that have tracked your academic progress.

Submit Official Transcripts

Application

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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.

Apply Online

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Accepted AP Credits

View a list of acceptable AP credits that you could potentially receive credit upon admittance.
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International Baccalaureate Credits

View a list of acceptable IB scores.
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Admissions Deadlines

View the application and decision schedule.
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