Online MA/OC Degrees: Admissions Information
Admission Requirements
When reviewing an application for graduate admission, the Admission Committee considers several factors including:
- Completion of a U.S. bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university
- Undergraduate grade point average
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement/essay
(Students interested in starting the MA/OC program immediately following their undergraduate program should apply in their senior year.) A holistic approach is used, and 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. Hawai‘i Pacific University reviews applications on a "rolling" admissions cycle. An admission decision is made after the required documents for an applicant have been received.
In order to ensure adequate time for evaluation and correspondence, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted early.
For policy on graduate-level transfer credits, contact the Graduate Admissions Office.
Application Procedures
All applicants must submit the following documents to the address shown below:
- A signed and completed application form
- 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.
- Two original and current letters of recommendation submitted by individuals who can attest to applicant's ability to do graduate work (e.g. former professors, academic counselors, employers, business colleagues). Recommendation forms and military evaluations may be sent in lieu of letters.
- Personal Statement/Essay describing your academic and career goals
- Applicants to Hawai‘i Pacific University's graduate programs who have taken the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) should have their scores sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.