International Admissions

How to enroll at KCC as an 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 email 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. Visit the official TOEFL website, or write 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).  [Click here for TOEFL exemptions.]
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).

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. You can also find more information about the visa application process by visiting the U.S. government's official website.

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 Counseling & Advising 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.

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