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Welcome!  At the University Center, Kauaʻi Community College, we are dedicated to providing you with the assistance you need to achieve your educational goals.  We are here to help you navigate your distance education and transfer journey while providing you with the tools you need to succeed.  To get started, follow the steps to enroll below.  Contact the University Center, Kauaʻi at (808) 245-8330 or uckauai@hawaii.edu for more information.

Support Services We Provide:

  • Choose a major/career goal
  • Explore UH online and face-to-face programs
  • Explain transfer options and process
  • Pre-Advising 
  • Apply to the UH Institution
  • Register for classes
  • Local support and connect you with resources
  • Technology support (laptop/IPAD rental and technical assistance)

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We are here to help you!  
Book an appointment with a Student Services Specialist through STAR Balance in person, by phone, or by video conferencing (via Zoom). In addition, emailing an Ed Specialist at uckauai@hawaii.edu is encouraged. 

A Student Services Specialist is available throughout the year to help you ...

  • Choose a major/career goal
  • Explore UH online and face-to-face programs
  • Know your transfer options, requirements, deadlines, and process
  • Pre-advising/transfer advising 
  • Apply and Next Steps
  • Register for classes
  • Local support and connect you with resources
  • Technology support (laptop/IPAD rental and technical)
Click here to schedule an appointment with an Student Services Specialist

For assistance with booking an appointment on STAR Balance, please contact our office via email at uckauai@hawaii.edu or phone, (808) 245-8330.

How to Use STAR Balance
 
You can find us at Kauaʻi Community College on the second floor of the One Stop Center, in Room 206. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Contact us today. We're here for you! 

Knowing about career options can help you choose the right program. Visit the Hawaii is Hiring career exploration website to learn more.
 
Looking for a degree program that fits your needs? University Center facilitates over 60 UH online and hybrid associateʻs, bachelor’s, post-baccalaureate, and graduate degrees as well as certificates using a variety of technologies.

 

Explore Programs
To enroll in a distance learning program, you need to apply to the campus at which you plan to earn your degree. This campus will be considered your home campus.

 

If you are planning to enroll in a graduate degree program you will need to follow the procedure outlined in the admissions policy for that degree.  For more information visit the University of Hawaiʻi Admissions website before applying.

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Contact your distance education advisors for campus information, counseling, and advising.

 

Schedule An Appointment Today!

STAR GPS Registration is an easy-to-navigate registration system that shows automatically the courses you need to graduate in a timely manner and allows you to personalize a plan to fit your unique college experience. The STAR GPS-Registration Guide provides simple step-by-step instructions on how to register for your classes in this new registration system. The Star Graduation Pathway Guide will help you navigate STAR and visually see your pathway. For more information visit STAR Help.


To register online for courses, go to MyUH Services. You can search for distance learning courses by semester, campus, instructional method and course.

 

There are many federal, state, and private resources available to help fund your education at any UH campus.  For more information, contact your campus financial aid office or visit:

FAFSA
To order books for your distance courses, visit: www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/ or Call 1-800-UH-BOOKS Have course information (CRN and Section Number) and credit card ready. If ordering via website, you must place an order with each campus bookstore.
UH Online offers a free online orientation to prepare students with the necessary skills to be a successful online student.  For more information, go to:

 

UH Orientation to Online Learning

If you are interested in accessing the orientation, please complete the UH Online Orientation Registration Form