New Student Registration

Sign Up For New Student Registration

Step 1: Watch the Mandatory New Student Registration (NSR) Video

Step 2: Log into your UH Gmail account first and then complete the NSR Google Assessment Form to register.

Step 3: Your Academic Counselor will schedule a 1-on-1 appointment for you to register, so please check your UH Gmail Account (1-3 business days).

Hawaiian Studies (HWST) Students: Kahale Saito will schedule a one-on-one appointment (1-3 business days), so please check your UH Gmail Account. If you have questions call (808) 844-2345 or email hulilik@hawaii.edu.

Step 4: Attend your NSR appointment and register for classes. Your NSR hold will be removed during the appointment.

Step 5: Browse through the campus resource video library.

• How to Register at UH with STAR
• Honolulu CC urges first-year students, “Donʻt Give Up!”
• How to Get Your VA Money at HonCC
• Where’s My Financial Aid?
• What is FAFSA?
• TRIO-SSS Informational Video
• Sustainability Certificate Video
• You Belong Here Native Hawaiian Video
• Welcome to Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center
• Hoʻolauna to Niuhelewai

Step 6: Next Steps After Your Register

Here are some next steps after you register:

1. Finalize your aid:
   1. VA Students – Fill out the Enrollment Certification Request Form to certify your classes after you register or contact Scot Parry sparry@hawaii.edu for more information.
   2. Financial Aid – Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions (808) 845-9116 or email honccfao@hawaii.edu
2. Refer to Lamakū for your online classes
3. First day of instruction is on August 24, 2026
4. Participation Verification (Attend First Week of Instruction): Students must attend or participate in their class to avoid being dropped from the class.
5. Get your books
6. Purchase your parking permit (for hybrid and in-person classes)
7. For more information, check out our digital handouts
8. Have a successful semester!

Step 7: Save the Date for the New Student Orientation (NSO) on August 19, 2026 from 8:00am-12:30pm. Registration assistance will be provided from 12:30pm-3:00pm if needed. Seats are limited so please sign up for New Student Orientation. More details to follow.