Incoming Students Exchange Process

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Note: Information available on these pages and related links will be updated periodically. Please re-visit occasionally to ensure that you are up-to-date with your exchange process.

Incoming exchange students

The Spring 2010 beginning registration date for new, incoming NSE'ers is Saturday, December 5, 2009.

Unless you are a student on exchange continuing from the Fall to Spring semester, do "not" refer to registration dates posted on "MyUH Portal" as these pertain to current UH Hilo students only.

Prior to Arrival

Please do your "homework" about the campus and community you are coming to, and remember that an exchange is not just a "visit"--Hilo will be your temporary home!

  1. Follow the directions on the Admissions and Registration Information page to be admitted to UHH and sign up for classes. *[Canadian Students see note below.]
  2. Read the NSE Housing Information page for details on how to arrange for living arrangements.
  3. Read the Mandatory Health Requirements webpage. A "hold" may be placed in your UH Hilo student record if you do not comply with the immunization requirements.
  4. Read the Introductory Information page for information about living in Hilo such as employment, living expenses, banking, transportation, and culture.
  5. Check the Important Dates page occasionally for upcoming events and important deadlines.
  6. International students should communicate with their home school's International Offices regarding maintaining immigration status.
  7. Notify the home and host campus NSE offices of any contact info changes.
  8. Take the online quiz (link is on "The Exchange Process" page) and qualify for a prize!

*Note: In addition to step "1" above, Canadian F-1 students must complete an online UHH International Application, and e-mail attachment of the Supplementary Info form, along with a copy of their college transcript and passport copy to <pgrossma@hawaii.edu> OR fax to Admissions (Fax # 808-933-0861). A copy of your Financial Sponsor's Bank Statement, OR a Bank Verification must also be submitted.

Cost of Attendance for the 2009-10 Exchange Year

Plan A On Campus Total: $14,684, including tuition & fees of $4,888 plus estimated room & board, books & supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. The total for a single semester is $7,342.

Plan A Off Campus Total: $18,218, including tuition & fees of $4,888 plus estimated room & board, books & supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. The total for a single semester is $9,109.

Plan B: Deduct $2,444 tuition and fees from "each" semester amount, since tuition will be paid to your home campus.

*Please note that these figures do not include health insurance costs.

Upon Arrival at UH Hilo

  1. Notify the UHH NSE coordinator when you have arrived and attend NSE orientation receptions. [See "Important Dates" link on this site.]
  2. Inform the UHH NSE office, UHH Records Office and your "home" school of your current local address, phone number and e-mail. Advise them of any changes in the future. Enter data in MyUH Portal.
  3. If not done, pay tuition/fees to UHH (Plan A) or "home" school (Plan B.)
  4. If living on-campus, check in at residence hall. Pay any campus housing and/or meal plan fees due, if applicable.
  5. Obtain a UH Hilo student ID card for $10 from the Campus Center.
  6. Activate access to the UHH library/campus computers. You must set up an account at the UHH library.
  7. Consult with the UHH NSE coordinator on any exchange-related issues or needs.
  8. International students should also report to UH Hilo International Student Services Director, Ruth Robison (rrobison@hawaii.edu), Student Services Bldg., Room 205 upon arrival.

Prior to Departure

  1. Ensure that you have no outstanding obligations to UHH (unpaid parking tickets/library fines/other fees, etc).
  2. Obtain your "semester wrap-up packet" from the UHH NSE office. One transcript can be furnished at no charge to your home campus. The fee for this one transcript can be waived if you bring the form to the UHH NSE coordinator to sign. For additional copies, you will be charged a processing fee. If you need a transcript after your departure from Hilo, go to <http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/records/transcripts. php>. For further transcript assistance, contact the Registrar's/Records Office at 808-974-7322.