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.

The LTEC department abides by the required minimum scores as set by the UH Manoa Graduate Division. As such, there may not be a minimum score requirement. Nonetheless, test scores should reflect an adequate understanding of English.

The LTEC department takes all aspects of an application into consideration and as such, does not have a minimum GRE score requirement. That being said, an application should be well-rounded and an applicant’s GRE scores should demonstrate adequate academic competency.

Yes, the Master’s Program runs in cohorts, which means that you will be taking your core classes with the same people.

Yes. To start taking classes in summer, you will need to apply to the Outreach College as an unclassified graduate student until you are accepted into the program. After you are accepted, you will need to transfer your credits toward the program. Please contact the LTEC Office (ltec@hawaii.edu) for more information on applying for summer … read more of Can I start taking LTEC courses the summer before I have been accepted into the program in the Fall?