Hawai‘i Community College complies with federal and state rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action and educational opportunity for the disabled. Students wishing more information or to register a complaint on the basis of these rules, please contact Barbara Arthurs, Dean of Student Services, Hawai‘i Community College, 200 West Kāwili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091, (808) 974-7658. HawCC students with disabilities needing assistance are encouraged to contact the Hā‘awi Kōkua Program in Building 388 on the Manono Campus, (808) 933-0702 [TTY]. In West Hawai‘i call (808) 322-4856 [TTY]

Application Information

You must have a completed UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SYSTEM APPLICATION FORM on file with the Admissions Office in order to register. If you were not enrolled in Spring 2008 you must submit an application by August 1, 2008.

There are course prerequisites and placement levels of reading, writing and math that are required to meet the demands of classroom learning. Placement test scores expire after two years. See a counselor if you have taken college classes elsewhere or if you already have a college degree to determine if you have equivalencies or need to take the placement tests. Having COMPASS scores facilitates online registration into classes with prerequisites.

Testing is by appointment. Bring a photo ID. You also need either official proof of your Social Security number or a copy of your HawCC acceptance letter. For appointments or information on Hilo testing times and location, call the Hale Kea Advancement and Testing Center at 933-3219. Students with disabilities should call Karen Kane at 933-0702 [TTY] to arrange special testing accommodations.

If your placement scores do not place you into the entry level reading, writing, and/or math courses at HawCC, you are advised to contact HawCC’s Office of Continuing Education and Training (OCET). For schedules and other information about HawCC and DOE non-credit preparation courses in reading, writing, and math, call 974-7531 or 974-7800, or visit OCET on the Manono Campus, Bldg 379A.

Monday-Friday:

First testing begins at: 8:30am

Second testing begins at: 1:00pm

Transcripts of transfer credits are officially evaluated after the student is enrolled in HawCC classes and after the semester has begun. Transfer credit evaluation results will be posted to your Hawai‘i Community College Academic History and can be retrieved at your MyUH account. Since transfer credits are not posted by the time you need to register, take a copy of your transcripts to your advisor. See the Transcripts section in the College catalog.

All New, Returning, and Transfer students are to meet with a faculty advisor or counselor prior to registering for advice on course selections and program requirements. During the regular registration period in Hilo, faculty and counselors will be available.

You must submit all necessary documents to the Records Office before registering. It is highly recommended that you meet with an advisor/counselor prior to registration. The V.A. only pays for classes appropriate to your declared major. Contact David Loeding at 974-7662 BEFORE the semester begins.

State of Hawai‘i Department of Health regulations require students to submit proof of health clearance for TB to A&R/WHSS. Before you can register for classes, you are required to present TB clearance issued in the U.S. in which the date is not earlier than August 25, 2007.

In Hilo TB testing is available for $3.00 at the UH Student Health Service (974-7636), Campus Center, Room 212, Mondays, 8:30am - 12noon. You must return for a reading in 3 days (on Thursday) between 8:30am and 12noon. No appointment necessary. Free TB testing is available at the Department of Health - Waiakea Health Center (974-6025), 191 Kuawa St. on Mondays, 1:00pm - 2:00. Or, inquire at your private doctor’s office.

All new and returning students born after 1956 must be immunized against measles (Rubeola), mumps, and rubella prior to registration. Proof can be verified in one of three ways: 1) documentation of measles vaccinations, one of which must be an MMR, 2) lab results showing immunity to the three diseases, or 3) a physician’s note indicating you have had the diseases. If you need to be immunized, MMR immunizations are available at the Student Health Service Office (974-7636) on Mondays between 8:00am and 12:00noon. MMR immunizations may be given free while supplies last. Call to inquire about availability, or check with your family doctor.

NOTE: Vaccination records must be signed or stamped by the practioner or clinic where the vaccinations were administered.

Students with disabilities who are registered in HawCC classes must self-identify with the Hā‘awi Kōkua Program to receive disability accommodations. In Hilo contact Karen Kane 933-0702 [V/TTY].

HawCC Online Orientation

To know how to make use of campus resources and know what is expected of them, students are encouraged to view HawCC’s online PowerPoint presentation. Choose the "Orientation For New Students" link at the bottom of Hawai‘i Community College’s homepage at http://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu

Students need a UH username/password to register for classes, check financial aid status, review grades, and access student records. This same username/password provides access to your free hawaii.edu e-mail account where important HawCC information will be sent.

To obtain a username and password (or to reset a forgotten password) go to http://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu and click on the "MyUH Portal" link. Choose "Get a UH username" from the left. You will be taken to a "Check Status" page to complete and submit. This page will accept one of 2 ID numbers:

• your 9-digit Social Security number

• your UH number (e.g. 12345678)

For new student applicants, your UH number is printed on your letter of acceptance. By providing one of the above ID numbers and your Date of Birth, you should receive your UH Username and password in a few minutes. Then use these to log into the MyUH pages at http://www.hawaii.hawaii.edu and click on the "MyUH Portal" link.

For assistance, call HawCC’s Information Center at 974-7611 or stop by in Bldg. 378 on the Manono Campus. Or call the ITS Help Desk toll free at 1-800-558-2669.

All students who plan to graduate this semester must meet with their advisor or a counselor to ensure course requirements are met before submitting a graduation application to the Records Office. The last day to apply for Fall semester graduation is Oct. 24, 2008. Go to STAR via your MyUH account to check graduation readiness.

Repeating a Course

Students can repeat HawCC courses once at HawCC without restrictions. For any subsequent repeats, students must register during late registration on a space-available basis with Instructor approval.

Credit is allowed only once for a repeated course except for certain courses, identified in the catalog, which are repeatable for additional credit. The GPA is computed using the highest of the grades received. All entries remain a part of the student’s permanent academic record. Transfer credits cannot be replaced by HawCC credits.

During the first week of instruction, you may enroll in semester-length classes online. If special consent is needed for an override, ask the instructor to provide the override(s) through his/her MyUH account.

After the first week of instruction, you must register in-person with an Add/Drop form signed and dated by the instructor. If an override is needed, ask the instructor to provide the override(s) through his/her MyUH account or to issue a signed green card.

You can drop semester length classes online through Aug. 29, 2008 provided you have at least one class remaining at your home institution. These classes will not appear on your academic record. If you are receiving Financial Aid, check to see if dropping a class will require you to repay any portion of your award.

Deadlines for partial-semester classes (those not an entire semester’s length) are calculated differently. Check with the HawCC Business office.

To completely withdraw from all HawCC classes, see below.

The deadline to withdraw online with a "W" grade (provided you have at least one class remaining at your home institution) is Nov. 3, 2008. (Deadlines for partial-semester classes are calculated differently. Check with the HawCC Business office.) A grade of "W" will appear on your academic record. If you fail to withdraw officially during this period, you risk receiving an "F" for such classes.

Appropriate forms are available at the HawCC A&R/WHSS Office. If you are receiving Financial Aid, check to see if withdrawing from a class will require you to repay any portion of your award.

To withdraw completely from HawCC, obtain a Complete Withdrawal form from the HawCC A&R/WHSS Office and follow procedures. Students may completely withdraw from HawCC through the last day of instruction. If you are receiving Financial Aid, check to see if completely withdrawing will affect your eligibility status. If you were officially enrolled on the first day of instruction, you need not submit a new application to Early Register for the next semester.

You are responsible for attending both of the first two sessions of the class (or the first session for classes meeting once a week). If you do not attend class during this time, your instructor has the right to drop you to allow other students to register. There are financial aid implications if you are dropped from a class by an instructor. For tuition refunds, refer to the refund dates listed. If you have been dropped from a class by the instructor, you will be notified by the HawCC Records Office.

The No Show Policy does not guarantee you will be dropped. Check with the instructor to confirm. Students who are enrolled in classes are obligated to pay any unpaid tuition balances, regardless of their attendance record.

All tuition and fees are to be paid at the time of registration. Registration will temporarily reserve your classes. With payment of tuition and fees, classes are made official. Failure to pay by the published deadlines may result in cancellation of your registration. VISA, MasterCard, JCB credit card, debit cards, or electronic checks (e-Checks) are accepted for tuition payments made online. Only checks, money orders, and cash will be accepted in-person at the Business Office at Bldg. 397 in Hilo on the Manono Campus (974-7775) or, at the UH Center at West Hawai‘i (322-4854). Make checks or money orders payable to: Hawai‘i Community College, identified with your name and UH number.

NOTE: If you registered but later decide to not complete coursework at HawCC, you are responsible to drop your classes. Your classes will not be dropped for you unless the instructor exercises the No Show Policy. Students who are enrolled in classes are obligated to pay any unpaid tuition balances, regardless of their attendance record.  Tuition and refund policies apply.