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The requirements below are for individuals who will be transferring credits that they earned at the college level. An applicant that has completed concurrent/dual enrollment courses, and is applying immediately after high school graduation will be considered a New Freshmen applicant. A transfer applicant is an applicant that has completed 24 credits or 36 quarter hours of concurrent course work at a college or university other than BYU–Hawaii following high school graduation. Their admission and scholarship status will be evaluated based on BYU–Hawaii’s transfer student criteria.

Select a requirement and learn more about what we are asking. Feel free to contact Admissions for any further assistance regarding these requirements.

Domestic Requirements (U.S.)
Ecclesiastical Endorsements
Transcripts
ACT/SAT Score
Seminary Attendance

All students applying to Brigham Young University–Hawaii are required to have an ecclesiastical endorsement. You are responsible to schedule appointments with appropriate Church leaders and ensure the endorsements are complete by the application deadline. All students are expected to abide by the Honor Code, which includes (1) the Academic Honesty Policy, (2) the Dress and Grooming Standards, and (3) the applicable Residential Living Standards.

High School Preparation

Minimum high school CGPA for transfer students with less than 24 credits - 3.0

College Preparation

All attended colleges should be listed with their transcripts sent digitally through Parchment Exchange or National Student Clearing House. Transcripts sent by email will not be accepted. Transcripts sent through the mail should come directly from the school's registrar in a sealed letter. Walk-ins are accepted if the letter is still sealed by the school.

Earned credits should be reported on the application and will be verified with the most recent transcript Admissions has on file. Classes in progress that will finish after the application deadline should not be reported. If admitted, an updated transcript should be sent in order to receive credits for classes that were in progress during the application process. No transcript, no credit.

Transfer with Associates Degree

Students who transfer with an associate degree from an accredited college or university, not including Associate of Applied Science, will be required to complete:

  • A major.
  • The four CORE religion courses and residency religion requirements.
  • Advanced Writing - English 315.

Students with an Associate of Applied Science must complete the full Holokai program. Review the Transfer Evaluation Guidelines and Matrix to see which classes can be transferred to BYU–Hawaii.

ACT Minimum Score - 21
ACT Campus Average - 26

Transfer students with less than 24 credits - ACT/SAT score is required.

Transfer students with more than 24 credits - No ACT/SAT requirement

ACT/SAT scores must be sent by the examiners. Scores are processed by BYU in Provo and are shared with the CES institutions you are applying to.

Seminary or Missionary Service

In accordance with BYU–Hawaii's mission "to integrate both spiritual and secular learning", applicants that finished four years of seminary or institute and/or served a full-time mission will be given priority.

Leadership responsibilities and extracurricular activities may also be used as determining factors in admission decisions.

International Requirements (Non U.S.)
Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Secondary Education Transcripts
College Transcripts
English Proficiency Exam
Financial Documents
Seminary Attendance

All students applying to Brigham Young University–Hawaii are required to have an Ecclesiastical Endorsement. You are responsible to schedule appointments with appropriate Church leaders and ensure the endorsements are complete by the application deadline. All students are expected to abide by the Honor Code, which includes (1) the Academic Honesty Policy, (2) the Dress and Grooming Standards, and (3) the applicable Residential Living Standards.

Countries throughout the world differ from one another. Search for your country in the Country Criteria to find specific instructions on what is required. Be sure to follow the How to Cite Documents instructions when sending documents to the admissions office.

College credit requirements are different depending on your country. Refer to the country criteria on your specific country.

Those who have earned credits that are equivalent to BYU–Hawaii's English 101 course will not need to submit an English Proficiency Exam. Send the transcript to show to Admissions or evaluation. View our Transfer Guidelines and Matrix page to find your institution and course.

International (Non-U.S.) students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the use of English by taking one of the approved English proficiency tests listed below. During each application period, students have the opportunity to take the TOEFL and IELTS tests multiple times. However, the ELAT test can only be taken once per application period. 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 EIL Program at BYU–Hawaii, which may take one to three semesters.

If you are currently serving a mission, please receive permission from your mission president before taking the English proficiency test.

Acceptable Exams

  • The ELAT is a free, online English test exclusively for BYU–Hawaii applicants. Testing dates will be available before each semester's application deadline dates. To register for the ELAT, please email admissions@byuh.edu.

    BYU–Hawaii requires a minimum score in each English language skill area to pass the ELAT.

    Reading - score of 10 or more
    Listening - score of 11 or more
    Writing - score of 3.5 or more
    Speaking - score of 3.5 or more

  • BYU–Hawaii requires a minimum composite score of 66 on the IBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 17 on reading and writing and 16 on listening and speaking.

    BYU–Hawaii does NOT accept the TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) or ITP (Institutional TOEFL). To find out the dates, locations, and cost of TOEFL tests, contact TOEFL.

  • BYU–Hawaii requires a minimum score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 for each sub-score (BAND).

    To find out dates, locations, and cost of IELTS tests, contact IELTS at ielts.org.

  • Beginning the Winter 2024 Semester, BYU–Hawaii will no longer accept the Michigan, SLEP, EIKEN, and PTE tests.

To attend BYU–Hawaii, you must be able to show us that you 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 to gather are:

  • Bank Statements.
  • Pay slips (three most recent).
  • Sponsor's letter for each sponsor.

Those who need to fill out a bishop's letter can do so online.

Financial documents do not need to be cited. Please send them to iwork@byuh.edu.

Seminary or Missionary Service

In accordance with BYU–Hawaii's mission "to integrate both spiritual and secular learning", applicants that finished four years of seminary or institute and/or served a full-time mission will be given priority.

Leadership responsibilities and extracurricular activities may also be used as determining factors in admission decisions.

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Transfer Evaluation Guidelines and Matrix

Find your institution and view a list of BYU–Hawaii course equivalents.
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