Our academic counselors and advisors are here to help you succeed! Get in touch with the Academic Counseling Office to schedule an appointment.
Academic Counselors
Our counselors are here to assist you with defining your educational goals, discussing your options or areas of improvement, and sharing strategies and skills for academic success. Although all our academic counselors can advise students in any major, each academic program has an academic counselor who specializes in that area. We highly recommend seeing your program counselor at least once per semester for correct program information/advising. Academic advising is available in-person as well as via email, phone, or Zoom.
Academic Counselors assist Future, New, Current, and Transfer Students with the following:
- Academic Plan
- Academic Probation and Warning
- Change of Major
- Course Selection for Registration
- Course Substitutions
- Graduation Check
- Placement (review of unofficial transcripts, placement referral information, placement test results)
- Program Information
- Readmission following Academic Suspension/Dismissal
- Registration Errors & Holds
- Review Degree requirements
- Transfer Advising
- Transfer Information and Credits
- Veteran’s Benefit Certification
Academic Actions Overview
Academic Status | What does this mean? | Am I able to register? | Is a hold placed on my record? | How long must I take a break from classes at Honolulu CC? |
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Warning | Student does not earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher during a semester | Yes (please consult with your academic counselor first) | No | Not Applicable |
Probation | Student is currently on Academic Warning and does not earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher | Yes | Yes (NOTE: To remove the hold, meet with an academic counselor or complete a success activity – view below) | Not Applicable |
Suspension | Student is currently on Academic Probation and does not earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher | No | Yes | 1 semester (fall or spring) |
Probation After Suspension | Student is on Academic Suspension, sat out for 1 semester, and returned to HonCC | Yes | Yes (NOTE: To remove the hold, meet with an academic counselor or complete a success activity – view below) | Not Applicable |
Dismissal | Student is on Probation after Suspension and does not earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher | No | Yes | 1 semester (fall or spring) |
Probation After Dismissal | Student is on Academic Dismissal, sat out for 1 term, and returned to HonCC | Yes | Yes (NOTE: To remove the hold, meet with an academic counselor or complete a success activity – view below) | Not Applicable |
Steps to remove hold when on academic probation:
- Option 1: Schedule an appointment with your academic counselor
- Option 2: Submit an assignment online (UH Login Required)
- Option 3: Attend one (1) IKEA workshop and fill out the online assignment (UH Login Required)
Please see the current Academic Actions policy information in the online General Catalog for Honolulu Community College.
Please call the counseling office at (808) 845-9162 or email at honcouns@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.
Effective Fall 2022, students receiving VA benefits could lose their eligibility if they remain on academic probation for more than 2 consecutive semesters.
Resources for Students
STAR Balance Appointments
You can now book an appointment with an Academic Counselor through STAR Balance. Advising service is currently offered in-person as well as via email, phone, or Zoom.
For assistance with booking an advising appointment on STAR Balance, please contact our office via email or phone, (808) 845-9162. How to Schedule an Appointment via STAR Balance