Transfer Student

STEP 4: TRANSFER CREDITS

Please go to your STAR account to see how your previously earned UH credits transfer to HonCC. If you have taken any courses outside the UH System, please send copies of your official transcripts to the Records Office for processing.

STEP 5: MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

An academic counselor can access your previous course information through STAR to provide an unofficial evaluation of courses. The academic counselor can then recommend courses for you to take for the upcoming semester. For assistance, set-up an appointment via STAR Balance or call (808) 845-9162 to schedule an appointment. Learn more about Academic Counseling

STEP 6: REGISTER FOR COURSES

Students can register online for courses by logging on to STAR. If you forgot your password and secret questions, contact our UH Help Desk at 808-956-8883 for assistance. If you forgot your password and secret questions, visit our Computer Lab in Building 2, 4th Floor for assistance.

• View Registration Guide
• View Class Availability

SEPT 7: PAY YOUR TUITION AND FEES

After you have registered for classes, go to MyUH Services to review and pay your tuition and fee charges. If you are receiving financial aid, your awards will be posted to your student account 10 days prior to the start of the semester. If you owe money for tuition and/or fees, you can pay in full or set up a payment plan. View our calendar for tuition deadlines.

STEP 8: PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

Visit the HonCC Bookstore to purchase any books and supplies you may need for your classes.  

How to Register When Transferring From Outside the UH System

STEP 1: ACCEPTANCE LETTER

Your acceptance to HonCC will be provided to you via the email you indicated on your admissions application. Please read the email carefully as it will provide you with a list of next steps in order to register for classes. 

If additional information is needed to process your application, you will receive a letter in the mail describing the information needed to complete your application. Please submit the information requested as soon as possible.  

STEP 2: GET A UH USERNAME

Get a UH Username to Upon acceptance, you can create a UH username. Visit Get a UH username and fill out the Check Status Form. You will then be asked to create a UH username, secret questions, and a password. This account allows you to register for classes, check your financial aid status, check grades, make online payments, sign-up for payment plans, and much more! Your UH username@hawaii.edu will also be the official means by which we will communicate important messages to you. Please check your account regularly.

STEP 3: INTENT TO ENROLL FORM

To allow us to better assist you in completing your HonCC enrollment steps, please complete our intent to enroll form to let us know that you are planning to take classes with us for the upcoming term.

STEP 4: APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (IF NEEDED)

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to add HonCC’s school code (001612) to your FAFSA, so that we can put together a financial aid package for you. Our priority filing date is March 1st for Fall and October 1st for Spring. 

Also, check out our listing of scholarships in our Paying for College section for more information.  

STEP 5: HEALTH CLEARANCE

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health requires students to meet all health requirements before attending any postsecondary institution in the State of Hawaiʻi. Students must submit their health documents to attend on-campus classes, apply for on-campus jobs, or participate in on-campus activities, appointments, or meetings. Students must provide documentation of the following:

• Tuberculosis clearance
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunization
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis immunization
• Varicella immunization

Visit Health Clearance Requirements for details on requirements, a copy of our health clearance form, and information about document submission.

All health clearance documents should be submitted to Med+Proctor, the University of Hawaii’s partner in processing and reviewing health clearance documents. For information about how to submit your health documents to Med+Proctor, please watch this video.

STEP 6: TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION & PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT

To ensure that courses are not repeated, transfer students must have official transcripts sent directly from all institutions previously attended, outside of the UH System, to HonCC’s Records Office. Transcripts that are hand-delivered/mailed by the student or faxed are considered unofficial and will be used for placement purposes only. Courses previously taken within the UH System will be transferred to the student’s HonCC record upon review by their Academic Counselor.

Placement into math and/or English courses will be done via your unofficial college transcript. Please schedule an appointment with your Academic Counselor via STAR, email at honcouns@hawaii.edu, or phone (808-845-9162) and bring a copy of your transcript with you.

STEP 7: MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR & REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Please view our Registration Guide to check when class registration begins. For assistance with class registration, please contact your Academic Counselor.

STEP 9: PAY YOUR TUITION AND FEES

After you have registered for classes, go to MyUH Services to review and pay your tuition and fee charges. If you are receiving financial aid, your awards will be posted to your student account 10 days prior to the start of the semester. If you owe money for tuition and/or fees, you can pay in full or set up a payment plan. View our calendar for tuition deadlines.

STEP 10: PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

Visit the HonCC Bookstore to purchase any books and supplies you may need for your classes.