University of Hawaii at Hilo

University of Hawaii at Hilo requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Hawaii at Hilo, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Hawaii at Hilo has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	–	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Hawaii at Hilo may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At University of Hawaii at Hilo?

University of Hawaii at Hilo has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Hawaii at Hilo directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Hawaii at Hilo

When choosing a major, University of Hawaii at Hilo students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Hawaii at Hilo.University of Hawaii at Hilo allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Hawaii at Hilo false.University of Hawaii at Hilo offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Hawaii at Hilo

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Does University of Hawaii at Hilo Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of Hawaii at Hilo directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Hawaii at Hilo true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Hawaii at Hilo true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Hawaii at Hilo true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo Require Internships?

🟨 University of Hawaii at Hilo does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Hawaii at Hilo

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University of Hawaii at Hilo Library

The main library on campus is the Edwin H. Mookini Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Hawaii at Hilo

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Hawaii at Hilo does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Hawaii at Hilo have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Hawaii at Hilo has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Hawaii at Hilo include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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