New Freshmen

Before registering, be sure you have first submitted your intent to enroll and proof of immunization. Additional information can be found on the Admissions' FAQ page.

Most international students will not register themselves for classes. If you are an international student who tested into EIL, an academic advisor will enroll you in courses based on your placement. We will email you with your confirmed EIL placement and course registration. Please visit the International Students & EIL page for more information.

If you do not need to test for placement in EIL and are not a transfer student then continue reading below.

The minimum required credits to be a full-time student is 12 in fall and winter and 8 in spring. We recommend 12-15 credits for fall and winter semesters and 8-10credits for spring semester. Students are permitted to register for up to 18 credits in Fall and Winter or 12 credits in Spring, but it is not recommended for new Freshmen.

In planning your first semester, select a combination of introduction classes for your chosen major and minors, STDEV 100R (required for all students), ENGL 101, and a Religion Core class. The Religion Core includes The Eternal Family (REL 200), Foundations of the Restoration (REL 225), Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel (REL 250), and The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (REL 275). For more class suggestions, please contact your academic advisor.

BYU–Hawaii has a year-round academic calendar with fall, winter, and spring semesters. Students are expected to attend all three semesters and graduate in 10 semesters or less. This timeframe is referred to as the "time to graduation."


For a general sense of the semesters you will have in-residence please see the Time to Graduation policy page.

The Holokai Curriculum is unique to BYU–Hawaii and replaces traditional general education requirements. It allows each student to carefully chart their own academic voyage, or holokai, through the exploration of our offered programs.

All majors, minors, and certificates are grouped into three areas reflecting different ways of thinking. Students must complete at least 1 major and 2 minors with one in each of these areas: Arts & Humanities, Math & Sciences, and Professional Studies.

An extra major or minor is possible if it fits within the time to graduation. Double majors are challenging and rare and require very careful planning. Please contact your advisor if you are interested in adding any extra programs.

Yes. We expect students to know their major before they arrive. Students should also have some options they are considering for minors for the Holokai. Changes can be made once the student arrives to campus if needed. Students are expected to graduate in 10 semesters or less, so it is important that all students have a plan before they arrive.

My Next Move Survey
For those of you who are still unsure of what to major or minor in, we recommend that you complete the MY NEXT MOVE profiler. This short survey of your interests can help match your interests to a variety of careers. After completing this activity, save your results and make an appointment to meet with your Academic Advisor. Advisors can help match those interests to our majors and minors offered here at BYU–Hawaii.

Take Introduction Classes
Take introductory courses for majors and minors you are interested to start exploring those subjects. View the program requirements for each major and minor here. Look for courses that do not require any prerequisites. In general, 100-level courses are introductory for each program.

Contact an Academic Advisor
Academic Advisors provide assistance in all areas of a student’s academic life. Academic advisors are assigned according to a student's major. Contact the advisor over the major/s you are interested in for more information.

Academic advisors are here to help students with their academic journey at BYU–Hawaii. Advisors are assigned according to a student's major. A list of advisors can be found here. They are available for phone, zoom, and in person meetings and have various time slot options to support your needs.

Students who have completed Advanced Placement courses in high school and scored a composite grade of 3, 4, or 5 may receive university credit. See the AP Credit Matrix for more information.

All scores should be sent to our Admissions Office for evaluation.