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Cert. Hawaiʻi Performing Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 20-credit certificate combining Performing Arts with Hawaiian language and Hawaiʻi-based traditions and knowledge

Students select a performance emphasis in dance, drama, or music

Training

Eight credits of Hawaiian language develop at least first-year speaking and comprehension

A foundation course and an application course are completed in the same dance, drama, or music emphasis

Six elective credits deepen study through Hawaiian and Pacific music, dance, hula, and mele options

Degree Flexibility

The certificate can be pursued alongside a student's regular academic major

Courses require a grade of C or better, with a 2.0 minimum GPA across certificate coursework

School Info

Snapshot

3.51

Avg GPA (W)

61%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,342

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,302

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,856

After aid

Costofattendance2627 · hilo.hawaii.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:39 PM

Program Highlights

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 20-credit certificate combining Performing Arts with Hawaiian language and Hawaiʻi-based traditions and knowledge

Students select a performance emphasis in dance, drama, or music

Training

Eight credits of Hawaiian language develop at least first-year speaking and comprehension

A foundation course and an application course are completed in the same dance, drama, or music emphasis

Six elective credits deepen study through Hawaiian and Pacific music, dance, hula, and mele options

Degree Flexibility

The certificate can be pursued alongside a student's regular academic major

Courses require a grade of C or better, with a 2.0 minimum GPA across certificate coursework

Program Highlights

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 20-credit certificate combining Performing Arts with Hawaiian language and Hawaiʻi-based traditions and knowledge

Students select a performance emphasis in dance, drama, or music

Training

Eight credits of Hawaiian language develop at least first-year speaking and comprehension

A foundation course and an application course are completed in the same dance, drama, or music emphasis

Six elective credits deepen study through Hawaiian and Pacific music, dance, hula, and mele options

Degree Flexibility

The certificate can be pursued alongside a student's regular academic major

Courses require a grade of C or better, with a 2.0 minimum GPA across certificate coursework

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

$50

Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Fall document deadlineJul 15, 2027

Freshman · hilo.hawaii.edu

Submission Requirements

Transcript (Required)

Current high school students may upload an unofficial transcript for initial review

A final official high school transcript is required after graduation

High school graduates must have their school send a final transcript

Freshman · hilo.hawaii.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UH Hilo through the university application, then declare the certificate through the university program declaration process

$50 university application fee

Eligibility

The certificate can be completed alongside a regular academic major; certificate-only students are treated as unclassified students for admission

Complete 20 credits with a grade of C or better in each course and a minimum 2.0 certificate GPA

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission and declaration do not require an artistic audition, interview, or prescreen

School Info

Snapshot

3.51

Avg GPA (W)

61%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,342

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,302

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,856

After aid

Costofattendance2627 · hilo.hawaii.edu College Scorecard

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 20-credit certificate combining Performing Arts with Hawaiian language and Hawaiʻi-based traditions and knowledge

Students select a performance emphasis in dance, drama, or music

Training

Eight credits of Hawaiian language develop at least first-year speaking and comprehension

A foundation course and an application course are completed in the same dance, drama, or music emphasis

Six elective credits deepen study through Hawaiian and Pacific music, dance, hula, and mele options

Degree Flexibility

The certificate can be pursued alongside a student's regular academic major

Courses require a grade of C or better, with a 2.0 minimum GPA across certificate coursework

Updated Jul 25, 8:39 PM