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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions are organized by subject.
Admissions
Bookstore
Distance Education
General Campus Information
- Can you send me a College Catalog?
- Are there campus visits for High School students?
- What is the Student-Faculty ratio?
- What is the average class size?
- Where can I find information about the other campus in the University of Hawaii system?
- Do you have an athletics program?
- Can I get a program brochure for more information on the Career and Technical Education programs?
- What policies and procedures are important to me as a student?
Jobs/Employment
MyUH Portal
- I am having trouble accessing MyUH Portal. Where can I go for help?
- Where can I go to found out if MyUH Portal is down for maintenance?
Parking
Summer School
Student Records
Tuition/Fees/Refunds
Web Site Technical Help
Who is eligible for admission?
Any U.S. high school graduate or any person 18 years of age or over is eligible for admission to the College. ACT, SAT, and CEEB scores are not required for acceptance into Honolulu Community College. Visit the Admissions page for more information.
When does the bookstore buy back books?
The bookstore buys books twice yearly, at the end of Fall (December) and Spring (May) semesters. Visit the Bookstore Buyback FAQ for more information.
Does the bookstore have a web site?
Yes, the bookstore web site is: http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/hcc/
Do you offer online, TV or video courses?
Yes, Honolulu Community College offers Distance Education courses available as Cable, Online or Cable+Online. Visit the Distance Education web site for more information.
Can you send me a College Catalog?
The College Catalog can be viewed online in PDF format or they can be purchased online at the HCC Bookstore Web Site. Contact our Bookstore at (808) 845-9105 for more information.
Are there campus visits for High School students?
Yes. If you are interested in scheduling a campus tour, you can e-mail Grace Funai, Admissions Counselor, or call her at 845-9190. Please give us at least 2 weeks advance notice.
What is the Student-Faculty ratio?
For the Fall 2007 semester, faculty/student ratio was 19 to 1. All numbers are the official numbers published by the HCC Institutional Research Office.
What is the average class size?
The average class size for Fall 2007 was 18. Numbers are published by the HCC Institutional Research Office.
Where can I find information about the other campus in the University of Hawaii system?
For more information regarding other colleges and universities within the University of Hawaii system view the University of Hawaii System Web Site.
Do you have an athletics program?
Honolulu Community College does not have an athletics program. For information regarding athletics teams at the University of Hawaii at Manoa visit the University of Hawaii Athletic Department Web Site. For information regarding athletics teams at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, visit the University of Hawaii at Hilo Athletics Web Site.
Can I get a program brochure for more information on the Career and Technical Education programs?
Program brochures in PDF format are available on each of the Career and Technical Education program pages. Visit the Career and Technical Education site to see a list of programs offered.
What policies and procedures are important to me as a student?
- Student Conduct Code
- Student Academic Grievance Procedure
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Sexual Assault Policy
Where can I find on/off campus jobs for students?
For on-campus referrals, please visit the UH Student Employment and
Cooperative Education Web Site.
For off-campus referrals, please visit the Honolulu Community College Web
Site Job Placement web site.
You will need your MyUH Portal username and password in order to successfully log onto both web sites. For further assistance please contact the Career and Employment Center.
Where can I find job listings for faculty?
You can view all Faculty/Staff job openings in the University of Hawaii System at http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/.
I am having trouble accessing MyUH Portal. Where can I go for help?
Please see the MyUH Frequently Asked Questions web site for questions regarding MyUH Portal.
Where can I go to found out if MyUH Portal is down for maintenance?
Visit the MyUH Information page for announcements regarding portal downtime.
What do we have to do to apply for parking?
If you are eligible for the parking lottery, you will be able to answer the parking lottery survey located in the Personal Information menu under Academic Services in the MyUH Portal.
For more information on parking, parking permit eligibility or check parking lottery results, go to the Parking Information page.
How can I request a transcript?
You can request a transcript by mail or in person. Read more about requesting a transcript on the Records Office page.
How can I check my grades on the web?
You can check your grades by accessing the Academic Services section menu on MyUH Portal.
Do you have summer school?
Yes, Honolulu Community College offers courses during the summer. Visit the Class Availability page to see which courses are going to be offered during the summer. Typically the summer schedule is available in early March.
How much is tuition?
Visit the Tuition, Fees and Refunds page for more information.
How come the words are overlapping and difficult to read?
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