How to Apply Instructions

Note: Beginning with Fall 2027 admissions, applicants will only need to submit the UHM Graduate Division application. The College of Education Makalei application is no longer required.

To apply to the Masters in Educational Foundations program, follow these steps: 

You must first submit an application to the UH Manoa Graduate Division. When completing your application, make sure to select “Educational Foundations – MEd (Fall or Spring)”

Complete all four sections:

• Personal Information
• Academic History
• Supporting Information
  • Note: International Students needing to submit English proficiency scores or transcript evaluations can upload them here
• Program Materials
  • Program Questions Tab
    • Indicate which track you are applying for
      • Choose: Foundations of Transformative Education (Fall/Spring)
    • Indicate if you are an international student and if so, whether you plan to complete this program from Hawaii or outside the U.S.
  • Documents Tab
    • Upload Resume
    • Upload statement of objectives (Note: Be sure to indicate that you are applying to the Masters in Educational Foundations.)
  • Recommendations Tab
    • List references for obtaining two (2) letters of recommendation (The letters of recommendation need to be submitted by the recommenders themselves and should be on letterhead with the recommender’s signature.)

To complete your application, you must pay a $100 application fee and submit your transcripts for any colleges/universities you attended outside of the UH system. Transcripts may be unofficial, but please keep in mind that official transcripts will be required if you are accepted into the program. More information on the application may be found on the Graduate Division Site.

Official Transcripts

Send electronically: gradss@hawaii.edu

Mailing Address:

Graduate Division, Student Services
2540 Maile Way
Spalding Hall 354
Honolulu, HI 96822