Step 1: Check Application Deadlines

In order to avoid any postal delays students may request to pick up an I-20 in person. It is also highly recommended that students who do not have an F-1 visa apply for one as early as possible. (Prospective students may want to consider making an appointment for an F-1 visa interview with the U.S. Embassy before being accepted.)

Step 2: Submit the University of Hawaiʻi System Application Form

• System Application Form

Step 3: Submit the Supplemental information form

• Supplementary Application Form for International Applicants

Step 4: $25 Nonresident Application Fee and $75 The Intensive Program in ESOL Reservation Fee

• Nonresident Application Fee and The Intensive Program in ESOL Reservation Fee
  Fees are non-refundable and may not be transferred to an alternate term or applicant
  

Step 5: English Proficiency Tests and Admission

There are three levels of admission to Kapiʻolani Community College:

• The Intensive English Program (IEP) is an English only set of courses for students who
  need to improve their English language skills before registering for credit classes.
• ESOL 94 is advanced English for Speakers of Other Languages course that students
  take in addition to two to three-credit classes.
• ESL 100 is a three-credit college-level English as a Second Language course that
  satisfies the Foundation Writing (FW) degree requirement in the University of Hawaiʻi
  system.

When should I take an English proficiency test?
Kapiʻolani Community College recommends that you submit a current score report with your application in order to receive an accurate initial placement into classes. Test score reports older than two years will not be considered for admission purposes.

What about other proficiency tests?
If you have taken an admissions test that is not listed above, don’t worry! Please contact the Honda International Center. We will work with you to determine your eligibility for admission and placement.

Can I try for a higher placement when I come to campus?
Only students admitted to ESOL 94 or higher may optionally take the College’s on-campus placement tests to see if they qualify for ESL 100 or ENG 100.

Step 6: Financial Capability

Submit an Official Bank Statement or an Affidavit of Financial Support guaranteeing that no financial assistance will be needed and no employment will be required. Tuition and Living expenses such as housing and food are approximately $23,209.

Step 7: Transfer Students from Another School

Only for students who are transferring to Kapiʻolani Community College from another U.S. school within 5 months from your previous school end date.

Student Copy of I-20
Submit a front and back copy of your current I-20 form.

Verification of Enrollment

Submit Verification of Enrollment Form to the office that certifies enrollment (Normally the records or Registrar’s Office) at the college/university you are currently attending.

• Verification of Enrollment (International)

Step 8: Copy of Passport (photo and name page)

Step 9: Mail Application Materials to:

Kapiʻolani Community College
Honda International Center
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816

You should receive your I-20 within 3 weeks. If you did not hear from us within 3 weeks, please contact us immediately.

Honda International Center provides services, activities, and support for international students.