Transfer students are an integral part of our community. As a transfer-friendly institution, we welcome applicants from all colleges and universities who have earned prior credit.
General Transfer Admissions (non-nursing)
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & CHECKLIST
- Earned or attempted 16 or more* semester hours of college credit (after high school graduation)
- *If the applicant has attempted or completed 15 or less semesters of college credits, the applicant will be considered a credit-bearing freshman. View the next section for requirements.
- 2.00 Cumulative GPA or above
- Coursework from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated or counted for credit.
- Transfer Cumulative Grade Point Averages (GPA) will be calculated from all accredited institutions. Non-accredited institutions will not be counted toward admission review.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores – If English is not your first language
- PTE – Minimum score of 53
- Duolingo – minimum score of 95
- TOEFL – Minimum score on the TOEFL–IBT is 79.
- IELTS- Minimum score of 6.5
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Application: apply.chaminade.edu
- Application fee: $50.00 (waivers accepted)
- Official college transcript(s) from every post-secondary institution attended
- NOTE: Upon completion of work in progress courses, a final transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office.
- Official high school transcript (if applicable)
- Transcripts can be sent:
- Electronic: [email protected]
- Mail: Office of Admissions 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
- Transcripts can be sent:
See the credit transfer guide for more information on what and how credits are transferable.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Term: Priority: December 1 Final: April 15
- Spring Term: Priority: October 1 Final: December 15
Notification Deadline
We will notify applicants of their admission decision on a rolling basis.
Tuition Deposit Deadline
- Fall Term: Admitted students are encourage to deposit by June 1
- Spring Term: Admitted students are encourage to deposit by December 22
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER ADMISSION (non-nursing)
- Earned or attempted 15 or less semester hours of college credit (after high school graduation)
- Applicant will be considered a credit-bearing freshman and high school transcripts are required.
- 2.00 Cumulative GPA or above
- Coursework from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated or counted for credit.
- Transfer Cumulative Grade Point Averages (GPA) will be calculated from all accredited institutions. Non-accredited institutions will not be counted toward admission review.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores – If English is not your first language
- PTE – Minimum score of 53
- Duolingo – minimum score of 95
- TOEFL – Minimum score on the TOEFL–IBT is 79.
- IELTS- Minimum score of 6.5
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Application: apply.chaminade.edu
- Application fee: $50.00 (waivers accepted)
- Official college transcript(s) from every post-secondary institution attended
- NOTE: Upon completion of work in progress courses, a final transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office.
- Official high school transcript
- Transcripts can be sent:
- Electronic: [email protected]
- Mail: Office of Admissions 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
- Transcripts can be sent:
See the credit transfer guide for more information on what and how credits are transferable.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Term: Priority: December 1 Final: April 15
- Spring Term: Priority: October 1 Final: December 15
Notification Deadline
We will notify applicants of their admission decision on a rolling basis.
Tuition Deposit Deadline
- Fall Term: Admitted students are encourage to deposit by June 1
- Spring Term: Admitted students are encourage to deposit by December 22
Nursing Transfer Admissions
Chaminade University offers transfer admission to both our traditional four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as well as our two-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Accelerated Track (for Spring 2024 only).
Traditional Nursing Admissions Requirements & Checklist
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
- 2.75 Cumulative GPA or above
- Transfer Cumulative Grade Point Averages (GPA) will be calculated from all accredited institutions. Non-accredited institutions will not be counted toward admission review.
- Earned a grade of “C” or better in the following high school courses (or college equivalent):
- Algebra II
- Chemistry
- Biology
- TOEFL or IELTS scores – If English is not your first language
- PTE – Minimum score of 53
- Duolingo – minimum score of 95
- TOEFL – Minimum score on the TOEFL–IBT is 79.
- IELTS- Minimum score of 6.5
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Application: apply.chaminade.edu
- Application fee: $50.00 (waivers accepted)
- Official college transcript(s) from every post-secondary institution attended
- NOTE: Upon completion of work in progress courses, a final transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office.
- Official high school transcript (if applicable)
- Transcripts can be sent:
- Electronic: [email protected]
- Mail: Office of Admissions 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
- Transcripts can be sent:
See the credit transfer guide for more information on what and how credits are transferable.
FALL TERM – DATES & DEADLINES
Applications for the traditional BSN are only accepted for the fall term.
Application Deadlines
Priority: December 1 Final: April 15
Decision notification date
Rolling, until spaces are filled. If spaces are full, traditional nursing apps will be put on a waitlist.
Tuition deposit deadline
Students offered admission to the BSN are encouraged to submit their $200 enrollment deposit as soon as they receive their admissions decision, in order to confirm their space in the cohort.
SPRING TERM- DATES & DEADLINES
N/A – Traditional nursing applications are not open for spring terms.
TRADITIONAL NURSING BSN – Health compliance, learning outcomes & major requirements
Learn more about the Traditional Nursing BSN health compliance requirements, learning outcomes, and major requirements here.
Accelerated BSN Nursing Admission Requirements & Checklist
*Open for Spring 2024 applicants only
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
- General Education Waiver – can be satisfied by either:
- Conferred bachelors degree or associates degree indicated on college transcript
- OR – written statement from academic advisor confirming completion of general education requirements
- 2.75 Cumulative GPA or above
- Transfer Cumulative Grade Point Averages (GPA) will be calculated from all accredited institutions. Non-accredited institutions will not be counted toward admission review.
- Completion of a “C” or better for the following college Math & Science Courses*:
- BI 304 Clinical Nutrition
- BI 151 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BI 151L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
- BI 152 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- BI 152L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
- BI 162 Microbiology
- BI 162L Microbiology Lab
- BI 216 Cell & Molecular Biology
- CH 254 Survey of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry
- CH 254L Survey of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry Lab
- MA 100 Quantitative Reasoning & Mathematical Skills
*Coursework needs to be taken within 10 years. Coursework 10 years or older will be evaluated for approval.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores – If English is not your first language
- TOEFL – Minimum score on the TOEFL–IBT is 79
- IELTS- Minimum score of 6.5
- PTE – Minimum score of 53
- Duolingo – minimum score of 95
Health Compliance requirements to be completed prior to admission:
- Current Seasonal Flu Vaccination
- 2-step TB skin test or Blood test or if a History of TB Chest Xray + screening form.
- Most Current COVID-19 Vaccination on/after 9/12/23
All items need to be emailed to [email protected]. In the subject line, you must use the following format: Last Name, First Name-Entry Term+Year, Traditional or Accelerated Nursing
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Application: apply.chaminade.edu
- Application fee: $50.00 (waivers accepted)
- Official college transcript(s) from every post-secondary institution attended
- NOTE: Upon completion of work in progress courses, a final transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office.
- Transcripts can be sent:
- Electronic: [email protected]
- Mail: Office of Admissions 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
See the credit transfer guide for more information on what and how credits are transferable.
FALL TERM – DATES & DEADLINES
N/A – The Fall 2024 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) application is presently unavailable due to an ongoing curriculum review aimed at enhancing the program.
SPRING TERM – DATES & DEADLINES
Please connect with the Office of Admissions regarding Spring 2024 admission to the accelerated nursing program at [email protected].
Deadline to apply: December, 1, 2023
ACCELERATED NURSING – Health compliance, learning outcomes & major requirements
Learn more about the Accelerated Nursing BSN health compliance requirements, learning outcomes, and major requirements here.