Consideration of any material submitted after the deadline is at the discretion of the Department.

If you choose to take one or more semesters off, you must file a Petition for Leave of Absence. Unless approved in advance by the UHM Graduate Division, a student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment (excluding summer session) is considered withdrawn from the university. Students on approved leave do not pay tuition or fees. … read more of What if I take a semester or more off?

Please visit the Graduation section of the COLT Handbook for more information.

Yes, it is possible. To apply, please visit the Graduate Division page to enroll in the COLT program. Refer to the Concurrent Degrees section on the COLT Handbook for detailed instructions on how to apply.

The application deadline (February 1st) is the latest date to take the GRE.

No, only the GRE will fulfill the standardized test requirement for the LTEC PhD program.

Typically, the LTEC PhD program does not allow a credits transfer. Of course, you are still able to take courses before being accepted into the program, however, they will not count towards your LTEC PhD degree.

Yes, you may take LTEC courses as an unclassified graduate student. However, please note that you will only be able to transfer up to 6 credits (2 courses) into the Master’s program, which is subjected to approval by the program coordinator. These LTEC courses will need to be taken within 3 years of being accepted … read more of Can I take LTEC courses before I am officially admitted into the MEd program?

Generally, you would need to reside in Hawaii for at least one calendar year (365 days) to qualify for resident tuition. However, the residency requirements are complex, and there are exceptions. Please visit the UHM Office of Admissions site for more in-depth information about the residency requirements.

The LTEC department does not require applicants to include a particular element in their Statement of Objectives however we do provide applicants with a Statement of Objectives guide to steer them in the right direction.