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EARLY ADMISSIONS

The Early Admissions Program is a special admission and enrollment program for academically-accomplished or vocationally-gifted high school juniors or seniors. These students may take college level academic or vocational classes at Kaua`i Community College if they have exhausted all appropriate advancement opportunities available through the high school.

As an Early Admissions applicant, you must:

1. Be enrolled in courses at your high school.
2. Be a junior or senior at your high school.
3. Meet all of Kaua`i Community College’s admission requirements other than high school graduation, as well as course prerequisites.
4. Have your high school counselor and your parent complete the "Early Admissions Parent/School Approval Form."

List "SPEA" as your major on the UH System Application Form and submit it with the "Early Admissions Parent/School Approval Form" to our Admissions & Records Office. The form is available at your high school of attendance.

RUNNING START

Running Start is a statewide program that provides an opportunity for academically qualified juniors and seniors to enroll in college classes through the University of Hawai`i system as part of their high school coursework. This unique partnership between the Department of Education and the University of Hawai`i system allows public high school students to attend college classes during the fall, spring, and summer while earning both high school and college credits. Students should contact their high school counselor to see if they qualify and for more information.

Visit the Running Start web site.

PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN

If you are an immigrant, you must submit a photocopy (front and back) of your permanent resident alien registration card along with the University of Hawai`i System Application Form.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

As an international student, you must complete and submit the following documents to the Admissions & Records Office by the application deadline below. Please e-mail the Admissions & Records Office at arkauai@hawaii.edu for the International Student Application Packet.

1. University of Hawai`i System Application Form.
2. University of Hawai`i Supplementary Information Form for Undergraduate International Applicants.
3. Attach evidence of support in U.S. currency. You must show, personally or through a sponsor, that adequate financial support will be provided during your entire period of enrollment. Submit current bank and/or financial statements in U.S. currency.
4. Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. Scores must be from a test taken within the last two years. Write to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540 to apply for the test and to have your scores sent directly to our Admissions & Records Office. Scores submitted by you will not be accepted. Minimum score for admission is 450 (paper based testing), 133 (computer based testing), or 45 (internet based testing).  [TOEFL Exemptions: see below].
5. High school and college transcripts translated into English by either a school official or a U.S. consular official, mailed directly from the school(s) to our Admissions & Records Office. Transcripts submitted by you will not be accepted.
6. Kaua`i Community College Health Clearance Form. Hawai`i State Law requires all students to meet examination and immunization requirements before they attend any post-secondary school in the state. The Tuberculosis (TB) clearance must be issued by a U.S. licensed MD, DO, APRN, or PA and submitted prior to registration. The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) record must be submitted with the University of Hawai`i System Application Form. For more information, please refer to Health Requirements.
7. $25 non-resident application fee (nonrefundable, nontransferable).

TOEFL Exemptions: You are exempt from taking the test if:

• Your native language is English and you are from Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, or the United States.
• You have completed three years of high school education or 30 semester credits of college level work (30 transfer semester credits for the Associate in Arts degree program) from an accredited college or university in the United States, Australia, Britain, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom or New Zealand.
• You are transferring from an accredited college or university in the United States, Australia, Britain, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom or New Zealand, and you have completed the equivalent of freshman level English with a grade of “C” or better.

Application Deadline

As an international student, you must submit the University of Hawai`i System Application Form and all required admission documents to our Admissions & Records Office by the following deadlines:

Once all documents are received, an admissions decision will be made. If accepted, an acceptance letter and a Form I-20 will be mailed to you. You will need the Form I-20 to apply for a student VISA (F-1) through the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your Country.

Program Major Selection & Credit Load

Your selection of a program major is a very important decision and will determine your length of stay in the United States as well as your career goals. As an international student, you will be required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester toward your program.

Before you may register for courses, you must:

Demonstrate proof of enrollment in a health and accident insurance plan before registration. This insurance is mandatory. The intent of this requirement is to protect international students against the high cost of unanticipated health care expenses resulting from accidents or illness. Additional information on student health insurance plans may be obtained from the student resources web site, or by contacting the Student Services Office at (808) 245-8212.

Housing & Transportation

The college does not maintain any dormitories or housing facilities. It is recommended that you make housing arrangements prior to your arrival on Kaua`i. Public transportation serving the island is limited. You will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from campus.

VETERAN OR DEPENDENT

If you are a veteran or an eligible dependent, you may be eligible for VA educational benefits. Forms for educational benefits are processed through our Admissions & Records Office or the Veterans Administration Office. Please contact the Admissions & Records Office at arkauai@hawaii.edu for more information.

SENIOR CITIZEN

You may attend classes as a "Visitor" without having to pay tuition and fees if you are a senior citizen who:

1. Is 60 years or older during the week immediately following the late registration period;
2. Is a bona fide resident of the State of Hawai`i as described by University of Hawai`i’s definition; and
3. Meet course prerequisites, if any.

Grades or credits will not be recorded and your name will not appear on the instructor’s official class roster. Acceptance into classes is after the late registration period. Check the Academic Calendar for scheduled dates. This is to assure that others wanting to register for credit or to officially audit classes will have the opportunity to do so.

Visitor passes are issued for each course and may be obtained at the Admissions & Records Office after late registration.

If you are a new or returning visitor, you will need to complete an application form for residency determination purposes.

If you wish to register during the regular registration and late registration periods, you may do so but you must complete all registration procedures and pay full tuition and fees.

Admissions & Records Office

One Stop Center, Rm. 101

3-1901 Kaumuali`i Highway

Lihu`e, HI  96766-9500

E-mail:  arkauai@hawaii.edu

Phone:  (808) 245-8225

Fax:      (808) 245-8297