Application Process
We are excited to meet you and help you achieve your goals.
Shidler MS in Information Systems students have a passion for creating business value using technology. They pursue careers ranging from IT strategy to system implementation roles in technology consulting, corporate IT transformation, and IT governance and controls.
Step 1 - Apply to Shidler Graduate Division
Complete the University of Hawaii at Manoa graduate division Online Application. Indicate Business Administration as your field of concentration.
Pay the application fee (USD $100.00), either online or by sending a check or money order to the address below:
Graduate Division, Admissions Office
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2540 Maile Way, Spalding Hall #354
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA
DO NOT SEND your application or your application fee to the PhD office.
Step 2 - Complete Priority or Standard Application
Shidler MSIS Priority Application
Apply early to save time and money. This simplified application is short and requires fewer documents initially—plus there is no application fee. This means you can start the application process quickly and hear from the admissions team sooner.
Requirements
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No application fee
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IU students: Resume
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Other U.S. undergraduates: Resume & scanned transcript
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Non-U.S. undergraduates: Resume, scanned transcript, & student copies of test scores (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL)
Deadlines
JANUARY 15
U.S UNDERGRADUATES IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR
NOVEMBER 1
U.S UNDERGRADUATES IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR
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Shidler MSIS Standard Application
Check standard application requirements and deadlines based on your student status here.
Requirements
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$75 application fee
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Current Shidler students: Resume, unofficial undergraduate transcript, names for two faculty references
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Other U.S. undergraduates: Resume, personal statement, names and email addresses for two references, unofficial undergraduate transcript
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Non-U.S. undergraduates: Resume, personal statement, names and email addresses for two references, official undergraduate transcript, official GRE or GMAT student scores report, official TOEFL student scores report (international applicants only)
Deadlines
MARCH 1
U.S UNDERGRADUATES IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR
DECEMBER 1
NON-U.S GRADUATES
Please note:
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Current Shidler applicants: Current Shidler students may apply at any time during their undergraduate program. We encourage you to apply during your junior year or earlier. Shidler Direct Admit students may apply as early as their freshman year. Seniors must apply by March 1 or prior to accepting a full-time employment offer.
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Domestic (non-Shidler) applicants: All domestic (non-Shidler) students must apply prior to March 1 of senior year. Current students at U.S. peer institutions are encouraged to apply as early as their junior year.
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International applicants from U.S. institutions: International applicants from U.S. institutions must apply prior to March 1 of senior year. See international student application instructions.
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International applicants with non-U.S. undergraduate degrees: Priority deadline, including required documents, is November 1. Final deadline, including required documents, is December 1. See international student application instructions.