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Admission of Transfer Students


Transfer students are those presently or previously enrolled at a college or university other than the University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu, and have at least 24 transferable semester credits. A student who has successfully completed at least 12 transferable credits and has a minimum of at least 12 transferable credits, is eligible to apply as a transfer student.  Minimum GPA requirement is a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Students who have graduated with an Associate in Arts degree from a University of Hawai‘i community college or other regionally accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale are eligible for admission as a transfer student. Students with an Associate in Arts degree in the liberal arts will be accepted as having completed general education requirements.

How to Apply as a Transfer Student


Applicants may download and print out the University of Hawai‘i System Application Form. The application form may also be obtained at any of the University of Hawai‘i system campuses. 

Items to submit:

1.        Completed application form

2.        Application fee ($50)

3.        Official transcripts must be received by UH West O‘ahu from all non-University of Hawai‘i post-secondary educational institutions previously attended. Transcripts will not be considered official unless they are sent directly to the University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu by the previous institution. Transcripts from any of the University of Hawai‘i system will be downloaded from the Banner Student Information System. Unofficial student copies of transcripts or grade reports may be used for an informal review or advising; however, they are not acceptable for admission purposes.Official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended sent directly to the UHWO Student Services Office.

All application materials and transcripts may be sent to:

University of Hawai‘i -West O‘ahu
96-129 Ala Ike, A108
Pearl City, HI 96782

In addition, to be eligible to register for classes, students must submit documentation the Student Services Office to verify clearance of the Health Requirement.Deadline for priority Fall admission:  April 1;  deadline for priority Spring admission: October 1.