• Hoʻomaikaʻi! You’re in!

Welcome to UH, Class of 2027!

There’s a Place for You

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Direct2UH is your fast pass to any one of our ten University of Hawai’i campuses: UH Hilo, UH Mānoa, UH West Oʻahu, and seven UH Community Colleges!

Pennant flags for each campus: Hawaiʻi CC, UH Hilo, Honolulu CC, Kapiʻolani CC, Kauaʻi CC, Leeward CC, UH Manoa, UH Maui College, UH West Oʻahu, and Windward CC

Verify your Eligibility

3.20 GPA or higher
Campus choices:
UH Mānoa, UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu, all seven UH Community Colleges
2.70 GPA or higher
Campus choices:
UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu, all seven UH Community Colleges
2.69 GPA or lower
Campus choices:
All seven UH Community Colleges

Direct2UH Steps

Choose Your Campus

Please verify your eligibility above.

Create an Account

Submit your HIDOE Student ID number, first name, and last name.

Secure Your Spot!

Complete the Direct2UH form for the campus you want to attend.

Check Your Email

Be sure to check your emails for next steps.

Graduate and Get Ready for College!

Questions? Email UHdirect@hawaii.edu for more information.

Direct2UH FAQs

About

The Direct2UH initiative seeks to eliminate barriers that prevent students from enrolling in postsecondary education by streamlining the acceptance process for all Hawaiʻi public high school seniors to enroll at the University of Hawaiʻi campuses.

  • Students who meet the following GPA requirements will be accepted to the following UH Campuses:
    • 3.20 GPA or higher: UH Mānoa, UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu, all seven UH community college campuses
    • 2.70 GPA or higher: UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu, all seven UH community college campuses
    • 2.69 and lower: all seven UH community college campuses
  • Create an account to submit their Name and HIDOE Student ID.
  • Students complete the Direct2UH form for the campus they want to attend.

The form will is now available.

  • One application for ten UH campuses.
  • No application fee!
  • Streamlines enrollment by removing traditional application barriers.
  • Increases access to postsecondary education for Hawaiʻi public high school seniors.
  • Eliminates the need for traditional applications for eligible UH campuses.

Eligibility

  • Class of 2027 Hawaiʻi public high school students (non-charter) are eligible for this program.
  • Some charter school students are also eligible for this program. Schools must be on OneRoster and consistent users of Infinite Campus. All other charter schools students can apply directly to the UH campuses at ApplyHawaii.org.

    Eligible charter schools include:
    • Connections Public Charter School
    • Hakipuʻu Academy
    • Hālau Kū Māna New Century Public Charter School
    • Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School (HAAS)
    • Hawaiʻi Technology Academy
    • Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo
    • Kamaile Academy Public Charter School
    • Kanuikapono Public Charter School
    • Kapolei Charter School by Goodwill Hawaiʻi
    • Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School
    • Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
    • Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School
    • West Hawaiʻi Explorations Academy

Parent/guardian information is optional. We use this information to notify parents/guardians of information relevant to their role in your educational journey.

Yes, this special opportunity is only available to students in the Class of 2027 who graduate in May.

The deadline date is May 1, but please submit your Direct2UH form as soon as possible. This is a Fall only initiative - Direct2UH will not be available for Spring admissions.

Direct2UH Form

The HIDOE number is the 10-digit student identification number used by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. Please ask your high school if you are unable to locate it.

Please use a personal email address (such as Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.). Your high school email account will be deactivated after graduation, and using a personal account ensures you continue to receive important enrollment information from your selected campus.

No. You are able to submit your enrollment form for free!

Yes, once you choose a campus, you will be able to select any major on the list provided.

  • If your GPA is 3.2 or higher, you may select up to four campuses: three (3) four-year campuses (UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu) and one (1) community college.
  • If your GPA is 2.7 - 3.19, you may select up to three campuses: two (2) four-year campuses (UH Hilo and UH West Oʻahu) and one (1) community college.
  • If your GPA is 2.69 or lower, you may select one (1) community college.

You only need to choose one community college. As a UH Community College student, you’ll be able to register for classes at any of the UH Community Colleges without filling out another application.

Please contact UHdirect@hawaii.edu for any questions and assistance.

You will receive an email at the email address listed on your Direct2UH form within 5-10 business days. If you do not receive an email, please contact us at UHdirect@hawaii.edu.

Please contact UHdirect@hawaii.edu for any questions and assistance.

To change your selection to a UH Community College, you can submit a Change of Home Institution form. Please go to the campus website for access to this form.

If you wish to change your UH 4-year campus choice, you will need to apply directly with the new campus if you have not already done so.

Yes, each campus will send you important information with next steps on financial aid, orientation, academic advising, and class registration after you submit your enrollment form.

There might be. Each campus will send you important information with next steps on financial aid, orientation, academic advising, and class registration after you submit your Direct2UH form.

Reach out to your selected campuses or email uhdirect@hawaii.edu to determine next steps. Another application to the selected campuses is not necessary, it may delay processing.

Reach out to your selected campuses or email uhdirect@hawaii.edu to determine next steps. Another application to the selected campuses is not necessary, it may delay processing.

Reach out to your selected campuses or email uhdirect@hawaii.edu to determine next steps. Another application to the selected campuses is not necessary, it may delay processing.

You will receive an email confirming submission. You can also reach out to your selected campuses or email uhdirect@hawaii.edu to determine next steps. Another application to the selected campuses is not necessary, it may delay processing.

No, and if you have any questions or updates to your Direct2UH form, reach out to your selected campuses or email uhdirect@hawaii.edu to determine next steps. Another application to the selected campuses is not necessary, it may delay processing.

Need Help?

Please contact us at UHdirect@hawaii.edu.

Questions? Email UHdirect@hawaii.edu for more information.