What high school courses should I take to prepare for the University of Hawaii?

To prepare for the University of Hawai‘i, take the strongest college-prep schedule your school offers in the five core areas: English, math, lab science, social studies, and world language. Taking a fourth year of math and science can make you better prepared.

As a junior, a solid plan is English every year, math every year, at least one lab science each year of high school, and continuing the same language through level 2 or higher. If possible, include courses like precalculus, statistics, chemistry, biology, or physics, since those help with college readiness and keep more majors open. For social studies, stay on track with U.S. history, world history, government, economics, or other core offerings your school uses to meet graduation requirements.

For electives, choose classes that connect to your interests or possible major. If you are considering business, computer science, engineering, health, education, marine biology, or environmental studies, relevant electives can strengthen your preparation. UH schools value students who show they can handle academic work, so honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment classes are helpful if you can do well in them.

Also make sure you meet your high school graduation requirements, since UH admission depends on both grades and completed coursework.