New Student Orientation

Aloha and Welcome to Honolulu Community College (Honolulu CC)!

Congratulations on registering for classes! We are eager to meet you in-person.

Save the Date!

Who: For All New Spring 2026 Accepted Students (Note: Fall 2026 Accepted Students more details about NSO will be coming soon!)

What: New Student Orientation (NSO)

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Registration Session: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Only for students who have NOT registered)

Where: Report to the Cafeteria for Check-In and Resource Fair. New Student Orientation will start at 9:15 am in the Loui Room Building 2, 2nd floor

Parking: Parking passes will be sent via email prior to the event

Why: Get connected with campus resources, faculty/staff, and fellow classmates and prepare for your first day of school

Agenda for New Student Orientation (NSO)

• 8:00 am – 9:00 am – Check-In at the Cafeteria and Campus Resource Fair
• 9:15 am – 10:15 am – NSO Presentation in the Loui Room Building 2, 2nd Floor
• 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Campus Tour
• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Lunch in the Cafeteria
• 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Registration Session (Only for students who have NOT registered)

Reminders: Pick up your books (Building 2, first floor) and parking pass (Building 6, 1st floor) before you leave.

What to Bring

• Water Bottle
• Snacks
• Notebook & pen
• Walking shoes for the campus tour

Deadline to RSVP: January 2, 2026

There are limited seats so sign up early!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Academic Counseling front desk 808-845-9162 or email honcouns@hawaii.edu.

Mahalo,

Academic Counseling and Native Hawaiian Center

To prepare for the New Student Orientation and the first day of school, please watch the following videos:

Aloha & Welcome to the HonCC ‘Ohana,

Congratulations on registering for classes! We are eager to meet you in person. We will see you at our Welcome Tables on the first day of classes.  Watch these short videos below to better prepare you for your first day: