How to Apply for Admission

This page explains how to apply for admission to the Astronomy Program; please note that the Physics Program has a separate admissions committee. The deadline for admission to the Fall 2010 semester is December 31, 2009. The Astronomy Program does not offer Spring admission.

Part of your application should be sent to the Astronomy Program, and another part should be sent to the University's Admissions Office.

To the Astronomy Program:

This section describes the materials we need to begin evaluating your application; this information should be sent to us directly.

• Astronomy Program Supplemental Information Form

  Fill out and submit the online form, or download the PDF form and mail it to us at the address below.

• Personal Statement

  Describe your experience, your interests, your goals, your achievements (not necessarily academic) and any other information you think might be relevant to your application.

• GRE General and Physics Scores

  Please arrange to have your scores sent to the Astronomy Program (department code = 0801) at the University of Hawaii, Manoa (institution code = 4867). You should also report your GRE scores on our Supplemental Information Form; if you receive your scores after sending the form, email them directly to us. We will accept scores from exams taken through the end of 2009.

• Evaluation Forms

  Download three copies of this PDF form, and have them completed by three faculty members or other people who are familiar with your work. Evaluation forms should be mailed directly to the address below.

The mailing address for all correspondence is:

If you have any questions, want to report GRE scores, or need paper copies of the application forms, please contact the Graduate Chair, Dr. Joshua Barnes, via email at grad-chair@ifa.hawaii.edu or by calling (808) 956-8138 between 18:00 and 02:00 GMT.

To the Admissions Office:

Instructions for completing this part of your application are available at the UH Manoa Graduate Admissions page, which includes a link to the on-line applications system as well as paper alternatives and other resources. A useful summary page is also available.

All applicants must provide college and university transcripts. International students may also be required to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. See the Graduate Division Documentation Requirements for details.