Application Process

Admission to Hawai'i Pacific University is based on academic ability and potential for success at the graduate level. Academic ability is evaluated by the applicant's past academic performance, recommendations, and performance on the GMAT (required for MBA). Although not required for admission, professional work experience as well as involvement in organizational or community activities may be used in the evaluation. A comprehensive approach is applied in the consideration of an applicant and involves evaluation of multiple criteria No one factor will exclude an applicant from consideration. The University is seeking students who have demonstrated the ability and motivation to do graduate level work.

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or an equivalent degree from another country. All applicants must submit certified copies of their postsecondary work showing completion of the undergraduate degree, plus two letters of recommendation. These letters should be from professors, counselors, employers, and others who can attest to your attainments and potential for success at the graduate level.

Applicants who have not satisfied prerequisite requirements may still apply to the graduate program. However, prior to beginning certain graduate-level courses, students may be required to complete the required prerequisite courses.

The University has a rolling admission process and reviews applications throughout the year. In order to ensure adequate time for evaluation and correspondence, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted early.

When reviewing an application for graduate admission, the Admission Committee considers several factors including:

• Completion of a baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
• Undergraduate grade point average.
• Letters of recommendation
• GMAT/GRE results (if applicable)
• Work experience (if applicable)
• Personal statement/essay questions

All applicants must submit the following documents to the address shown below:

• A signed and completed application form (to download form, please click here).
• U.S. $50.00 nonrefundable application fee
• An official/certified transcript from every college or university attended, showing course work, grades, and conferral of bachelor's degree.  Official transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university to Hawai'i Pacific University.  Applicants may also submit official transcripts in unopened enveloped sealed by the college and university.
• Personal Statement /Essay describing your academic and career goals
• Resume (optional)
• Applicants to Hawai'i Pacific University's MBA program who have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) should have their scores sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.