Apply to UHM Graduate Division View This Task

You must submit a graduate division application.

Online Applications

To submit your application please go to the UHM online application.

Make sure you choose the application type “Graduate Studies”.

For checklist item #7 (Planned Course of Study) select "Learning Design and Technology - MEd"

For directions and information on the UHM Graduate application process go to the Office of Graduate Education Forms page and select - Graduate Admissions Application General Information and Instructions.

Information for prospective students can be found on the prospective students page of the UHM Graduate Division website.

When completing a paper application, if you wish to qualify to pay resident tuition at UHM based on residency status or Board of Regents exemptions you should also submit the Residency Declaration Form.

Send your paper application along with Residency Declaration Form to the UHM Office of Graduate Education at:

2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822

I have completed and submitted a UHM Graduate Division Application Form

Completed Baccalaureate Degree View This Task

Applicants must have graduated from a UHM recognized, accredited, four-year institution of higher education prior to beginning the MEd, Learning Design & Technology program.

To check if you graduated from a UHM recognized institution contact the UHM Graduate Division at graduate.education@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-8544.

I have graduated, or will graduate, from a UHM recognized, accredited, four-year institution of higher education.

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA View This Task

An Undergraduate Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

The Graduate Division at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) requires an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for admission. Some departments however may admit students with GPA’s that are below a 3.0. Departments consider the GPA along with other factors when making their admission decisions.

I understand the undergraduate cumulative GPA requirements for my intended COE program.

Submitted Transcripts View This Task

A transcript from each post-secondary institution attended is required.

You should also including transcripts from, any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Your official transcripts need to be sent directly to the Graduate Division directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application.

UH Transcripts

Transcripts are not required for course work completed at any of the UH campuses. Graduate Division Student Services will obtain UH transcripts on behalf of applicants.

International Students

Refer to the Office of Graduate Education International Admissions Requirements website for specific international requirements.

Send your official transcripts to the UHM Graduate Division at:

2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822

Unofficial Transcripts

You may submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts directly to the department. However, you are still required to have your official transcripts sent directly to the UH Mānoa Graduate Division at the address above.

Upload your unofficial transcripts.
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Submitting unofficial transcripts to the department alone does NOT meet the transcripts requirement.

I have submitted my official transcripts to the Graduate Division.

Statement of Objectives View This Task

You are required to write a personal statement as part of your application.

You are required to write a response to the following question as part of your application to the MEd, Learning Design & Technology program.

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Discuss in detail your professional goals. How might the MEd, Learning Design & Technology program relate to your professional development?

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Use the following directions to submit your statement of objectives.

1. Save your statement as either a word (.doc/.docx) or PDF (.pdf) format.
2. Name the file with your name and the word statement
   (e.g. StudentName_Statement.pdf).
3. Upload your statement to Mākālei
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I have submitted my Statement of Objectives.

Submit Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV) View This Task

Your resume or CV is required.

You are required to submit your resume or CV. You can either upload a copy directly to Mākālei or mail a copy to the department.

Upload your resume or CV
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AlertYour resume or CV must be in either Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF (.pdf) format.

I have submitted my resume or vita.

Three Letters of Recommendation View This Task

You must provide 3 letters of recommendation

List three professional references who will write your letters of recommendation, e.g., supervisor, professor, advisor, instructor, etc. These references will be sent an email with directions for submitting the letter. Please verify in advance, the listed references have agreed to provide a letter and inform them they will receive an email with instructions. The College reserves the right to contact professional references other than those listed.

	Name	E-mail	Phone	Relationship	Send
1.				Supervisor Principal/Administrator Instructor/Teacher Personal Other
2.				Supervisor Principal/Administrator Instructor/Teacher Personal Other
3.				Supervisor Principal/Administrator Instructor/Teacher Personal Other

I would like my LOR to be:I would not like to waive right to view LOR I would like to waive right to view LOR

Please make sure the letters are submitted by:
Letters can be submitted by one of the following:

1. Upload to Mākālei (preferred):

   • You will be able to see any letters that are uploaded into Mākālei. If you or your references want the letters to be private, letters should be faxed or mailed in.

2. Mail:

   • Admissions, Department of Learning Design and Technology,
     University Hawai‘i at Mānoa,
     Wist Hall Rm 232,
     1776 University Avenue,
     Honolulu, HI 96822

I have contacted the three references listed and each have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. I acknowledge that, once I click save, an email will be sent to each requesting a letter of recommendation.

LTEC Survey View This Task

Please complete the MEd, Learning Design & Technology LTEC Survey

LTEC Survey
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I have submitted my LTEC Survey.

English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) View This Task

International students may need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to be considered for admittance. For more information on the TOEFL and IELTS tests and to determine if you need to take them please visit the Office of Graduate Education's English Proficiency website.

Minimum acceptable scores for the 2 tests are:

TOEFL -
600/100 (Paper/Internet)
Subtests:

25 Listening
25 Speaking

IELTS -
6.00 for the Overall band test results

Send your official scores to the UHM Graduate Division at:

2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822

I am aware of the TOEFL/IELTS requirements, and have taken or will take the test prior to admission to the program if required.

Identification Documents View This Task

International students are required to submit a copy of their Identification documents (i.e. Passport or Identification Card)

As required by U.S. federal regulations, all international applicants are required to submit a copy of their passport identification pages, or a copy of their national identification card if a passport is not available.

Send your identification documents to the UHM Graduate Division at:

2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822

I have submitted my identification documents to the Graduate Division.

International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses.

International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses ,including expenses for any accompanying spouse or children. Upon admission to UHM, only international applicants with proof of funding will receive visa documents. The Confidential Financial Statement Form for International Applicants is required of most international applicants.

Send your financial statement to the UHM Graduate Division at:

2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822

I have submitted my financial statement to the Graduate Division.

Our faculty and staff will provide you with guidance and resources to support your success from beginning to end. You will receive a dedicated faculty advisor to partner with you on your journey.

LTEC provides virtual tours to prospective students, see our virtual tour schedule.

Program Coordinator

Peter Leong

(808) 956-3902

peterleo@hawaii.edu