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Admission Info for US Students

You are considered a US student if you are:

A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder), no matter where you currently live
A non-U.S. citizen currently living in the U.S. (Hawai‘i or the mainland) who does not require a visa to study

Does this sound like you?

Yes! → Great, keep going!
No... → You might be an International Student

Application Deadline

Winter 2026

All Programs: January 8 – March 20, 2026

Submit application by

Nov 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Liberal Arts: April 9 – June 18, 2026
College Prep: April 13 – June 18, 2026

Submit application by

Feb 1, 2026

Summer 2026

Liberal Arts Session I: July 6 – August 11, 2026
Liberal Arts Session II: August 13 – September 18, 2026
College Prep: July 2 – September 11, 2026

Submit application by

May 1, 2026

Fall 2026

All Programs: October 1 – December 11, 2026

Submit application by

Aug 1, 2026

After you apply

An application for admission may be made at any time, but no later than the published application dates indicated above for admission to a specific term. Every effort will be made to review and evaluate applications on a timely basis.

All applications (international or domestic) will be processed within 2 weeks.

Once accepted, you’ll have one month to confirm or defer your enrollment. Admission can be deferred for up to one calendar year without reapplying.

Admission Requirements

Not a US citizen or permanent resident?

Check admission requirements for International students.

1. HTIC Application

HTIC application includes:

Admissions Essay
- 300 - 500 words required for direct admission to the Liberal Arts Program
- Optional for College Preparatory applicants
$50 non-refundable Application Fee

2. Transcripts

At the time of application, upload a copy of your high school transcript.
Upon acceptance, submit the official final transcript through your institution.
- U.S. transcripts must be sent directly from the school to HTIC at:
  Hawaii Tokai International College Office of Admissions
  91-971 Farrington Highway
  Kapolei, HI 96707 U.S.A.
Note:
- International transcripts can be submitted with your other documents.
- Make sure the GPA is on a 4.0 scale.
- If transcripts are unavailable: Provide a certificate showing completion of high school education with minimum GPA: 2.5 (for both freshmen and transfers)

3. Housing Application (Optional)

If you choose to live on-campus, submit a separate housing application
- $20 non-refundable Application Fee
- Learn more about housing and dining here.

Why HTIC

Connecting Hawai‘i and mainland students to affordable education, supportive community, and pathways to East Asia.

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Tuition

HTIC offers one of the most affordable college experiences, compared to 4-year universities in Hawaii and mainland US.

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Scholarship

Thinking about scholarships? Great news! If you meet the requirements below, you’ll be automatically considered.

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Study Abroad

Interested in studying abroad? We currently offer exciting study opportunities in Japan and South Korea.

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Admissions FAQ

See all FAQ instead or contact us.

Admission requirements differ based on your application status: see the International Admissions page or the U.S. Admissions page.
Yes. The fee is $50 for US applicants and $100 for international applicants.
For the Liberal Arts Program (Associate Degree Program), a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. There is no minimum GPA requirement for the College Preparatory Program (Academic English Program).
Every effort will be made to review and evaluate applications on a timely basis. All applications (international or domestic) will be processed within two weeks.
Once accepted, you’ll have one month to confirm or defer your enrollment. Admission can be deferred for up to one calendar year without reapplying.