University of Hawai'i at Mänoa International Exchange Application
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University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa International Exchange Application International Exchange Coordinator 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 316 Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 956-4728/Fax: (808) 956-6345/Email: [email protected] Application deadlines: q September 15 (for Spring semester exchanges beginning in January-April; it may be possible to extend this deadline for programs starting later than January) q April 1 (for Fall semester exchanges beginning in July-October; students applying for exchange programs in Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan should submit application materials by March 1) Please submit the following application materials: q International Exchange Program Application q Typed, approximately 300-word personal statement addressing the following question: “Why is it important for you to participate in this international exchange program and what do you hope to gain and to contribute?” q Two confi dential letters of recommendation (one should be from your academic advisor). Print out the Confi dential Reference Form and ask each person to return it to you in a sealed envelope or to send it directly to the International Exchange Coordinator, Moore Hall 316. q UHM transcript and/or other college transcripts q Evidence of fi nancial ability to participate in the international exchange program (letter from your bank verifying your account balance, proof that you will be receiving fi nancial aid or a scholarship, etc.) For information on your estimated expenses at the partner institution, see the International Exchange Coordinator. q Photocopy of your passport identifi cation page q Two passport photos (additional photos may be needed depending on partner university requirements) You are required to meet personally with the International Exchange Coordinator to discuss your plans and goals. Upon being approved as a UHM exchange student, you will also be asked to complete application materials from the partner institution and an Academic Advising Agreement. Application materials (not including partner university application materials and Academic Advising Agreement) are due by the deadlines listed above and should be submitted to the International Exchange Coordinator. Partner Universities for Student Exchange AUSTRALIA Deakin University KOREA Monash University (Law only) Cheju National University University of Tasmania Ewha WWomans omans University University of Technology, Sydney Korea University DENMARK Kyungpook National University Aarhus School of Business Sangmyung University Copenhagen Business School Seoul National University FRANCE Sogang University Reims Manaagement School Soonchunhyang University FRENCH POLYNESIA (Tahiti) Sungkyunkwan University University of French Polynesia Yonsei University GERMANY THE NETHERLANDS WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management Leiden University HONG KONG NEW ZEALAND Chinese University of Hong Kong University of Auckland Hong Kong Polytechnic University University of Otago Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Victoria University of Wellington JAPAN University of Waikato Aichi University NORWAY Doshisha University University of Bergen Hiroshima University SINGAPORE Hiroshima City University National University of Singapore Hitotsubashi University (MBA only) SWEDEN Hokkaido University Lund University Kanazawa Institute of Technology TAIWAN Kansai University National Sun Yat-Sen University Keio University National Taiwan University Kyoto University THAILAND Nanzan University Burapha University Nihon University Chulalongkorn University Rikkyo University Mahidol University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacifi c University Thammasat University University of the Ryukyus UNITED KINGDOM Sophia University London Contemporary Dance School (Dance only) Taisho University Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Waseda University UHM 09/07 UHM International Exchange Program Application, page 1 Personal Information Name Date of Birth Gender US Citizen/Permanent Resident: YES / NO UHM ID Number Hawaiʻi Resident: YES / NO (If NO, state place of offi cial residence ) Phone Email Current Mailing Address Permanent Mailing Address Additional Information Name of Emergency Contact Relationship to you Phone ( ) Email Address Academic Information Major/Field of Study Current GPA Class Standing (circle one): Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior / Graduate Date of Graduation (actual or intended) (month/year) Name of Academic Advisor Department Phone Email Academic History (begin with most recent): Degree Major/Field of College or University Dates of Attendance Earned/Expected Specialization High School Name of High School City, State Previous academic honors, fellowships and awards UHM 09/07 UHM International Exchange Program Application, page 2 Experience and Interests Extracurricular activities/clubs or organizations Off-campus study programs in which you have taken part Special skills/Certifi cates/Licenses/Awards Do you have any special medical, physical, dietary or academic needs in order to accommodate your participation? International travel experience (when, where, with whom, how long) Career plans (if known) I certify that all information I have provided on this form and in my essay is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Applicant signature Date I approve of this application (if applicant is under 18). Parent/Guardian signature Date I am applying for: 1st choice: If my fi rst choice is full: 2nd choice: q Wait list me for my 1st choice, or 3rd choice: q Assign me to my 2nd or 3rd choice I would like to study overseas in: q Fall 20____ q Fall 20____ and Spring 20____ q Spring 20____ q Spring and Fall 20____ Do you currently receive fi nancial aid? q Yes q No UHM 09/07.