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Your First Steps
We are excited about you becoming a part of our campus and would like to make your transition a smooth one so we recommend that you complete and submit the following, unless you have already done so:
- If you are a US Citizen or permanent resident interested in Financial Aid, you should Submit a FAFSA and familiarize yourself with UH Hilo's financial aid process. (Citizens of Palau, FSM or Marshall Islands can also submit the FASFA).
- Submit a Student Housing application (if applicable) and know the process for placement and payment.
- Submit the UH Hilo Intent to Enroll. If you intend to enroll, include your $60 advance tuition deposit. Make your check or money order payable to UH Hilo. If you are receiving a tution waiver or financial aid, the advance tuition deposit is not required.
- Establish a MyUH Portal account.
- Submit the necessary documents for Health Clearance.
- Sign-up and participate in Student Orientation held in August or January.
Consider making a campus visit. We can arrange meetings with an Admission's Officer, professor, or students. If you are not able to visit the campus, you can "speak" with students or professors via e-mail. Contact the Admissions Office at (808) 974-7414 or (800) 897-4456 to schedule a visit or to obtain e-mail addresses. You can also e-mail us at uhhadm@hawaii.edu.
Financial Aid*
Telephone: (808) 974-7323
Email: uhhfao@hawaii.edu
UH Hilo Website: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/financialaid
FAFSA Website: www.fafsa.ed.gov
UH Hilo Financial Aid Code: 001611
*Priority filing date: March 1, of each year
International students are not eligible for financial aid (see international students for details).
If you are a US Citizen or permanent resident it is highly recommended that you apply for both financial aid and scholarships so you can be considered for grants, loans and work-study programs (Citizens of Palau, FSM or Marshall Islands can also submit the FASFA). Merit-based scholarships should be applied for by March 1st of each year.
The UH Hilo’s scholarship application can be found at www.uhh.hawaii.edu. Once we receive your FAFSA results, a Financial Aid Award Letter will be sent to you. This letter will detail the types and amounts of financial aid for which you are eligible. Review the award and return a signed copy of the letter to the Financial Aid Office within 3 weeks of the date of the letter.
At the start of each semester, most of your financial aid funds will be electronically credited to your student account. If there are any changes or concerns make an appointment with a financial aid counselor to discuss them. You must re-apply for financial aid every year by March 1st.
* Not applicable for students in F-1 immigration status.
International Students
The United States Government and the State of Hawaii do not make financial aid available to F-1 international students. There are limited University of Hawaii at Hilo institutional aid funds available to international students. Please email the Financial Aid Office for more information or visit the Scholarship Information page (pdf).
Student Housing
Telephone: (808) 974-7522
Email: uhhhouse@hawaii.edu
To apply: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/housing
Applications are being accepted from January 1st.
On-Campus Housing: Freshmen who apply for housing by April 1st are placed in the top priority category. Student Housing will process your application if you have been accepted into a classified program of study. If your housing application is received prior to being accepted into a degree program, the official application date will be the date that you are accepted. There is a $10 application fee that allows you to have a housing option until payment is required in early June.
Your first official notice will be the Hall Assignment/ Billing Statement. This will have information regarding your hall assignment and total cost. Full payment must be received by early June. If you have been receiving sufficient financial aid, you will be allowed to defer 80% of the total payment. The balance will be posted to your UH account and automatically deducted from your financial aid award. If your financial aid is still pending, suns us your billing statement with a note explaining your status so that we can follow-up with you. Your room assignment will be canceled if we do not receive your billing statement response.
Off-Campus Housing: Off-Campus housing options are also available and some can be accessed through the UH Hilo Housing web site (Off-Campus Housing). You can also check realtors' web sites or the local newspaper (the Hawaii Tribune Herald), for off-campus housing.
My UH Portal
Contact the Help Desk:
Email: help@hawaii.edu
Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/help
Phone:
Oahu (808) 956-8883
Neighbor Islands: (800) 558-2669
My UH Portal is University of Hawaii’s Integrated Student Information system. It will provide you with the following services:
- Personal e-mail
- On-line registration
- View your grades and transcripts
- View your progress toward graduation
- Update your personal information (change of address, phone number etc.)
- View your weekly schedule and UH’s calendar of events
After you have submitted your intent to enroll card you will be able to set up your account by going to https://myuh.hawaii.edu/cp/home/displaylogin. Be sure to make note of your security questions/ answers, user name and password and keep it available to you at anytime.
Sodexho Food Services
Telephone: (808) 974-7303
Email: Sodexho@uhh.hawaii.edu
Website: www.uhhcampusdining.com
Meal plans are a helpful option for both on-campus and off-campus students. Flex Points count as a dollar for dollar exchange.
| Plan | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| A | 5 Meals (per week) plus $475 Flex Points | $1,746.25 |
| B | 7 Meals (per week) plus $425 Flex Points | $1,826.25 |
| C | 9 Meals (all you can eat) per week plus $300 Flex Points | $1,885.00 |
Meal plans reflect 2009-2010 academic year check the campus dining website for updates.
Points can be purchased at the office at anytime if you run out.
Health Clearance
Telephone: (808) 974-7636
E-mail: lesnett@hawaii.edu
Website: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/health
- A registration hold will be placed on your record until the form is submitted
- Submit the results of your tuberculin skin test.
- Submit immunization documentation for mumps, measles and rubella (this record can usually be obtained from your family doctor).
- Make sure you have health insurance coverage, student health policies are also available- contact the Health Services Office for more information.
Confidential Health History Form
New Student Orientation
Telephone: (808) 933-0732
E-mail: students@hawaii.edu
Website: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~orient
You must sign up via the web site to participate. Get involved, meet new students and connect with your campus!
Airport shuttles will be provided on the Sunday before the start of orientation for students needing transportation to campus residence halls or off-campus affiliated student housing.
New student orientation is scheduled for the week preceding the 1st day of classes.
What else should I do to prepare?
- Confirm living arrangements (if traveling from afar) prior to making airline reservations.
- Keep checking the UH Hilo web site www.uhh.hawaii.edu for announcements
- If living off campus, make arrangements with the property manager regarding your day of arrival.
- Acquaint yourself with other campus resources available to students on the next page.
- Have your final high school or college transcript sent to the Admissions Office.
- If applicable, send in AP scores from College Board.