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.

GRE Scores: Scores cannot be more than 5 years old. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to Graduate Division Student Services. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for UHM is 4867.
The department has no minimal ''cut scores'' for the GRE, an applicant's scores are one of several factors considered in the admissions decision.
TOEFL or IELTS Scores (for applicants whose native language is not English): Scores cannot be more than 2 years old. Official scores must be sent directly to Graduate Division Student Services. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for UHM is 4867.

The departmental minimum for the TOEFL score is 600/100 (paper/internet). The department minimum for the IELTS score is 7.00.
The minimum TOEFL scores for teaching assistantship applicants is 600/100 (paper/internet), with subtest scores of 25 for listening and 25 for speaking. The minimum IELTS scores for teaching assistantship applicants is 7.00.

Transcripts: One transcript is required from each post-secondary institution attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application