To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work.
If you are applying to one of our graduate programs, your academic record should demonstrate a broad knowledge of the Humanities and/or the Social Sciences and an emphasis on American culture.

Submit either official TOEFL or IELTS results to the UH Graduate Admissions Office (less than two years old at time of application). The minimum test scores are as follows:
TOEFL – Required minimum score of iBT 90. For teaching assistantship applicants, minimum scores are 100 (iBT), with subtest scores of 25 for listening and 25 for speaking.
IELTS – Required minimum score of 6.5. For teaching assistantship applicants, the minimum score is 7.0.
Meet the minimum level of study for your region
Provide required identification and financial information.
Statement of Objectives (approx. 1,000 words, typed)
Letters of recommendation (2 for MA applications, 3 for PhD applications)
All MA and PhD applicants must submit a sample of their academic writing
Unofficial copies of transcripts (Official transcripts must be submitted to Graduate Division Student Services prior to enrolling at UHM)