International Admissions Requirements
Chaminade University of Honolulu accepts applications from all U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, immigrants and international applicants. International students must have a visa status that allows academic study at Chaminade University. This can include temporary U.S. visas such as F-1 student visas, J-1 exchange visitors, H-1 temporary worker, dependent visas or any other non-immigrant classifications.
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Proof of English Proficiency
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency. Most students will be required to submit official test scores. Occasionally, a student may show proof of English proficiency by earning a prior degree from an institution whose instruction was entirely in English, however this is at the discretion of the admissions and program staff and faculty.
Score reports must come directly from the testing service to Chaminade University by submitting them electronically to [email protected]. Unofficial score reports will not be accepted.
International Transcript Requirements
All International Students are required to submit an official International Transcript Evaluation. This must be completed by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. The official evaluation must come directly from the organization to Chaminade University by electronic submission to [email protected]. Unofficial transcript evaluations will not be accepted.
Students who attended English speaking institutions in a foreign country are still required to submit an International Transcript Evaluation.
Chaminade does not accept transcript translations in place of transcript evaluations.
Scholarships
International students are not eligible to receive merit-based scholarships.
However, international students may apply for the Chaminade Signature Scholarships.
Certificate of Finances
Once you’ve been offered admission to your program, your admissions portal checklist will require you to upload a Certificate of Finances showing proof of ability to cover your cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, etc.) for the upcoming academic year. Your I-20 will not be issued until this certificate is received and reviewed.
Students who attended English speaking institutions in a foreign country are still required to submit an International Transcript Evaluation.
Proof of Health Requirements
All international students attending on-campus programs must maintain health insurance that is accepted by U.S. providers.
All international students attending on-campus programs must submit proof of a clear TB 9 (tuberculin) test or chest x-ray, given and read less than one year prior to the start of the school semester. TB tests or chest x-rays are required by law by the State of Hawaii. International students must submit a chest x-ray. The x-ray may be taken in their country of citizenship.
Point of Contact and Designated School Official
As an International Student, your point of contact for student visa and registration related questions is Arial Mendoza. She can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (808) 735-4654. Arial is the Chaminade University Designated School Official (DSO) and works with International Students to issue the I-20 needed to apply for their student visa.
International One-on-One Sessions
Chaminade University offers personal one-on-one information sessions with an Admissions Counselor. Please schedule your personal session through our Meet Your Counselor page. These can be held virtually or on-campus.
