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Transfer Student From Outside the University of Hawai‘i System

Follow these steps to begin your higher education journey at Hawai‘i CC.

Important information for veterans and military connected

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Apply Online

It's easy to apply to Hawai‘i CC using our online application. If you have questions, please email us at welcomeu@hawaii.edu or call (808) 934-2800. We’re here to help.

Application Deadlines: Application Deadline for Fall Semester is August 9. Application Deadline for Spring is December 15.

Apply Now

What’s next?

  • Apply for Financial Aid. You can apply for financial aid even before you have been accepted to Hawai‘i CC.
  • Receive Your Acceptance Email. You will be notified by email of your acceptance into the college.
  • Check Your Residency Status. This will help determine what tuition rate you pay. 
  • Complete the Following Enrollment Steps.

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Get Money for College

Get help paying for tuition and fees. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see what financial aid is available to you.

FAFSA

Connect with our Financial Aid Office for more resources.

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Set Up Your UH Username

After you have been accepted, use your social security number or UH ID number to create your username.

  • Once your username and email are set up, check your UH email regularly! Important information will be sent to this email.

SET UP USERNAME

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Check your information in MYUH Services

MyUH Services contains your student profile. Please check the Student Services Menu, including "View My Holds."

MyUH Services

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Submit Health Clearances

You need to submit health clearances before you can attend classes. Submit your health clearance documents to Med+Proctor as soon as possible.

HEALTH CLEARANCES INFORMATION

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Transfer Credits to Hawai‘i CC

Official transcripts are required to transfer credits from a former institution toward your Hawai‘i CC certificate/degree. Please contact your former institution(s) to request that official transcripts be mailed directly from that institution to:

Hawai‘i Community College
Admissions & Records Office
1175 Manono Street
Hilo, HI  96720

For more information contact the Hawai‘i CC Admissions office.

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

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Meet with a Counselor or Advisor

Counselors and advisors can help you build an education plan to support your success.

Contact the Counseling Office nearest you to schedule an advising appointment:

  • Manono Campus Counseling Center (Hilo) - (808) 934-2720

  • Pālamanui Campus Counseling Center (Kona) - (808) 969-8816

COUNSELING WEBPAGE

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Register for Classes Using Star GPS

When you’ve completed your enrollment steps, register for classes using STAR GPS.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

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Bookstore Information

Need books for your classes? The UH Hilo bookstore is where you should start.

BOOKSTORE WEBSITE

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Pay Your Tuition and Fees

Go to this link, log in with your UH username and password to view your account and make a payment.

 

MAKE A PAYMENT

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Attend classes and succeed!

Find services to help you succeed in college at the Services for Students web page.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS