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Who is eligible to register?

You may register without completing any additional forms if you are a UH Hilo student who attended UH Hilo in Spring 2008.

You are eligible to apply, then register, if you are:

  • A new UH Hilo student accepted for the Fall 2008 semester,
  • A current or former student of a regionally accredited U.S. college or university who is in good academic standing,
  • A U.S. high school graduate (or individual with GED equivalency)
  • An advanced high school sophomore or junior. See High School Students; application form.

How do I apply for summer session?

You can fill out the summer session application online at http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/forms/summer.php

There are no application fees for the summer session.

When will I be notified if I am accepted?

You should be nofiied via e-mail within one to two weeks form the date of your online application submission.

Any questions about your application or residency status should be directed to the Admissions Office at
974-7414 (or toll-free at 1-800-897-4456), or email them at uhhadm@hawaii.edu .

When do I pay for my classes?

Payment is due upon registration. Verify the amount you owe through MyUH Portal. Your amount due will appear in your account summary.

How much is tuition and registration fees?

Tuition and fees for the Summer Session 2008 are:

UNDERGRADUATE Resident & Non-Resident Tuition.............$214 per credit hour

GRADUATE Resident & Non-Resident Tuition.............$286 per credit hour

Student Activity Fee ...............$2

How do I pay for my classes?

ONLINE - MyUH Portal using a MasterCard or VISA.

MAIL - Complete the Mail-in Remittance form and send it with your check (payable to the University of Hawaii at Hilo) or your credit card information to:

Attn: Cashier, UH Hilo Business Office, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720-4091.

Mailed payments MUST be received within a week of the date you register. Improperly completed checks or partial payments will be returned to you unprocessed and will not be considered payment. Your failure to correct it by the appropriate payment deadline will result in cancellation of your registration due to non-payment.

IN PERSON - Business Office Cashier Window, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

When can I register for classes?

Registration begins April 7 at 8am for all classmen. You must have a UH user ID to register for classes.

How do I get a UH user ID?

Go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu/cp/home/check/pre 

Click on Get a UH User ID. Follow the directions on the screen. It’ll take about five (5) minutes for your username and password to be activated.

How do I register for classes?

Go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu/cp/home/check/pre and log in. Once logged on, go to the left side of the screen and click select "Add / Drop Courses" (it will be under Registration).

The next screen that will pop up is "Select Term". Select "Summer 2008" and click submit.

The new screen that is displayed is called "Add/ Drop My Courses". On this screen, scroll down to the "Add Class Worksheet". Under "Institution", select University of Hawaii at Hilo. Under "CRN", input the courses CRN. Once done, be sure to click "Submit Changes". The page will refresh with the classes that you have enrolled in.

After you review your schedule you must go to the "Complete This Registration Session" link to save your registration.

Print a copy for your records; this printout is your confirmation that you are registered for these courses.

Is financial aid available?

Please contact the UHH Financial Aid office at 808-974-7323 or uhhfao@hawaii.edu. Please visit their website http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ for more information.

Is there on campus housing for summer?

Yes.  During the summer dates June 16 through July 25, CCECS offers the Island Summer Package (ISP) offered to students. See ISP page for details.

If you need housing before these dates or not interested in ISP, then please direct any questions to uhhhouse@hawaii.edu.

If you do not want to live on campus, then there are other places around campus that you can look at. Please go to this website for all the availabile off campus housing, http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/housing/offcampus.php

What is ISP and how can I enroll?

See ISP page for details.

How many credits can I take during the summer?

During the entire Summer Session (May 19 through June 25), you are allowed to register for a maximum of 12 credit hours. If you wish to take additional credit hours, you must get prior approval from the dean of your college. Unclassified students need dean of CCECS approval. Contact CCECS at (808) 974-7664 for more information.

How can I transfer summer credits to my college?

Contact your admissions and/or records office to see if the summer classes you take will be able to transfer to you college.

What classes are being offered this summer?

Please visit http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/depts/summer/.

Page Last Updated on 3/25/2008