A general step-by-step guide to transfer:
Follow these basic steps to ensure that you transfer from Kauai CC to another college or university easily and smoothly. These steps serve as general guidelines and students are strongly encouraged to talk with an advisor to develop a transfer plan that fits their individual academic goals.
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Start early. Meet with the KauCC Transfer Center specialists or your advisor to explore your career and major goals. Think about what you want to study, and what kind of job or career path you are interested in. Consider your passions, skills, and what makes you happy.
Kaua‘i CC Transfer Center Specialist
Rhonda Liu
Phone: 808-245-8330
Email tckauai@hawaii.edu
Schedule Appointment: Please click here
Kaua‘i CC Academic Counseling & Advising
Phone: 808-245-8212
Email counsekau@hawaii.edu
Website: https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/counselors-contact-information
Schedule Appointment: Please click here
Kaua‘i CC Career Center
Melissa Henry
Phone: 808-245-0132
Email: kauaics@hawaii.edu or mshenry@hawaii.edu
Website: https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/careers
Schedule Appointment: Please click here
UH West Oʻahu Distance Education Academic Support Specialist
Anuhea Piliere
Phone: 808-245-8374
Email: a.piliere@hawaii.edu
Choose a campus that offers your program or major that best fits your interests and goals. Know if the program you want can be done online while staying on Kauaʻi, or if it’s face-to-face and requires moving off the island.
- For a complete list of majors within the UH System, go to: https://www.hawaii.edu/degrees-and-programs/
- For a complete list of UH distance education programs (online & hybrid), go to: https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/distance-education-programs
- For a complete list of UH fully online programs, go to: https://www.uhonline.hawaii.edu/programs
Know the Admission requirements and application deadlines for the UH campus that you have chosen. Knowing the application deadlines and admissions criteria for your specific major is also important. It is a good idea to contact the campus you plan to transfer to and talk with an advisor to ensure that your credits apply to your major and not just transfer or count.
Apply to UH Institution
Apply to the campus at which you plan to earn your degree by the specified deadline. This campus will be considered your home campus. Make sure all the required sections of the application are accurately filled out and completed before submitting. Choose your application option:
- UH Mānoa Kaʻieʻie Program - See a Kaʻieʻie Transfer Advisor on campus Or go to STAR Balance, under “Specialized Academic Services” click on “Transfer to Mānoa (Jill)”
- Automatic Admission - check hawaii.edu email account and follow instructions in your email invitation to accept offer through STAR Academic Essentials
- Standard Transfer - Complete UH Online Application, pay application fee, and submit any non-UH transcripts to the Collegeʻs Admissions Office
Ask for help. Contact your campus advisors and counselors for guidance and support. They can answer any questions you might have about transfer and taking your next steps.