Admission Requirements & Application Processes

Undergraduate Programs (BS & RN-BS)
The application procedures and deadlines apply to both BS and RN-BS undergraduate programs. Applicants are encouraged to attend one of the monthly informational sessions held at the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene before submitting an application. All application materials must be RECEIVED by the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene's Office of Student Services no later than 4:30 p.m. March 1 for Fall semester or October 1 for Spring semester consideration. Late or incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.

Continuing UH Manoa Students

1. Complete the appropriate School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Application
2. Request SAT, GRE, or NLN Pre-Admission Exam scores to be sent to the Office of Student Services, Webster 201 or you may register for the NET

Submit all of the above to:
UHM School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Office of Student Services
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster 201
Honolulu, HI 96822

Unclassified/Returning/First-Time UH Manoa students & Non-UH Manoa students

1. Follow the above requirements for continuing UH Manoa students
2. Complete the University of Hawaii System Application
3. Request official transcripts be sent to UH Manoa
4. Attach a copy of your current semester enrollment

Submit all the above to:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Admissions and Records
2600 Campus Rd, QLC 001
Honolulu, HI 96822

Graduate Programs
Completed applications are first screened by the Graduate Division Admissions Office. Only applications of students who meet the minimum requirements are forwarded to the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene for comprehensive review by the school's graduate faculty. The school then makes a recommendation to the Graduate Division to either accept or deny admission. Applicants must meet the requirements of both the Graduate Division and the graduate admissions committee of the Department of Nursing

Admissions is competitive and it is highly recommended that you submit all required documents by the beginning review dates and before the priority dates given below. However, review of applications is an ongoing process and acceptance into the programs may depend on availability.

Fall Semester:

• Review of applications begins January 1.
• PhD program completed application deadline is February 1.
• MS program completed application is May 1
• Priority consideration is given to applications completed by April 1.

Requirements for the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

1. Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
3. Completion of a course in statistics
4. Basic research course or equivalent
5. Interview with program specialty adviser

Documentation Requirements

1. Complete the appropriate School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Application
2. Current Resume or curriculum vitae
3. Two reference forms (one from a former faculty member and one from an agency supervisor). For the PHD program, only contact information on three references is required. No reference forms or letters are required for PhD applicants.
4. Copy of Hawaii Board of Nursing License or application for license. For the PhD program, it can be your license from your current State of residence.
5. Writing sample (M.S. applicants) or Scholarly Paper (PhD applicants)

For all graduate programs, your writing sample at minimum should demonstrate not only your writing abilities but also familiarity and critical assessment of issues or topics in nursing, health care or related subjects. Your paper will be evaluated in terms of clarity and completeness in expressing your ideas, the depth of discussion, and format (including such elements as style, neatness, grammar and spelling). Your paper should be scholarly and include references. You may submit papers which were used for previous course work or publications.

For PhD applicants, Scholarly Paper must be submitted electronically (PDF format only). Questions regarding submission of the Scholarly Paper may be directed to aeza@hawaii.edu

Submit all of the above to:
UHM School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Office of Student Services
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster 201
Honolulu, HI 96822

6.   Graduate School Application 
7.   Transcripts

Submit all of the above to:
Admissions Office of the Graduate Division
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2540 Maile Way, Spalding Hall 354
Honolulu, HI 96822

Frequently asked questions concerning the application process

• "I've missed the application deadline...now what?"
  You have the option of filing a UH Common Application to become an unclassified graduate student and take selected graduate courses with permission within the time limits.
• "What kind of options are available to me as an unclassified graduate student?"
  You may, (with permission of the faculty) take non-clinical courses in the graduate nursing curriculum.
• "What restrictions are there about the number of credits I may take?"
  First, you need to realize that taking credits as an unclassified student does not guarantee admission to the Master's program. If you are admitted to the program you may petition to transfer in up to 12 credits of unclassified course work.
• "How do I become an unclassified graduate student?"
  Request a UH Common Application form available from the Office of Admissions & Records (808-956-8975). The deadlines for filing are usually around May 1 for Fall semester admission, and November 1 for Spring semester admission. These deadlines are sometimes extended so verify the date when requesting the application. You will need to provide transcripts of your undergraduate degree to have unclassified graduate status. Once you have been accepted as an unclassified student, if you take courses each semester, you do not need to reapply for admission each semester.
• "How do I enroll in the nursing courses?"
  You can request a schedule of nursing courses for the upcoming semester from the Office of Student Services and select a course that is appropriate (call the Office of Student Services if you need some advising in this matter.) Sometime before the registration period for unclassified students, call the Office of Student Services (956-8939) to request a registration approval code.
• "Is the GRE required?"
  The GRE is NOT required.
• "Is the GMAT required for the MS/MBA Program ?"
  Yes the GMAT is required. Please check with the College of Business Administration regarding this and their application which is required for admission to the graduate MS/MBA program.