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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

Spring 2025

Liberal Arts: April 10 – June 20, 2025
College Prep: April 14 – June 20, 2025

Submit application by

Feb 1, 2025

Summer 2025

Liberal Arts Session I: July 7 – August 12, 2025
Liberal Arts Session II: August 14 – September 19, 2025
College Prep: July 3 – September 12, 2025

Submit application by

May 1, 2025

Fall 2025

All Programs: October 2 – December 12, 2025

Submit application by

Aug 1, 2025

Winter 2026

All Programs: January 8 – March 20, 2026

Submit application by

Nov 1, 2025

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
Copy of Passport
$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.
While it is recommended, it’s not required for admissions to the College Preparatory Program (Academic English Program). Upon arrival, international students will undergo an English evaluation process and be placed in a class that matches their English proficiency level. For admission into the Liberal Arts program (Associate Degree Program), submission of test scores is required. See details on English proficiency.
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.