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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Kapi'olani Community College accepts any person who is a high school graduate, who is 18 years of age or older, and who can benefit from the instruction offered.

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Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

	FALL 2006	SPRING 2006	SUMMER 2006
Beginning of the Semester	Aug 21, 2006	Jan 09, 2006	May 22, 2006
I am not in the U.S. I do not yet have my F-1 Visa.	Jul 08, 2006	Nov 25, 2005	Apr 07, 2006
*I am in the U.S. and have an F1 Visa.	Aug 16, 2006	Jan 04, 2006	May 17, 2006

*If you are applying to KCC by this deadline, come in and pick up your I-20 personally. This will help to avoid any postal delays.

Websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates: http://usembassy.state.gov
If you don’t have an F-1 visa yet, please apply for one as early as possible! You
may want to make an appointment for F-1 visa interview before being accepted.
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Tuition payment is due upon registration.

Apply to KCC in 9 EASY STEPS:

Step 1: System Application Form

The System Application Form is available for printing. You can print out this PDF form if you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. To download a free Acrobat Reader or for additional assistance, go to the KCC PDF Help Page.

Step 2: Supplemental Information Form

The Supplemental Form for International Applicants is available for printing. You can print out this PDF form if you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. To download a free Acrobat Reader or for additional assistance, go to the KCC PDF Help Page.

Step 3: $25 Nonresident Application Fee

This fee is not refundable and may not be transferred to another term or applicant.

The Nonresident Application Fee Payment Form is available for printing. You can print out this PDF form if you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. To download a free Acrobat Reader or for additional assistance, go to the KCC PDF Help Page.

Step 4: $75 Non-Credit ESOL Reservation Fee

This fee is not refundable and may not be transferred to another term or applicant.

The Non-Credit ESOL Reservation Fee Payment Form is available for printing. You can print out this PDF form if you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. To download a free Acrobat Reader or for additional assistance, go to the KCC PDF Help Page.

Step 5: Minimum entrance scores on Admissions Tests*

Admissions	EIKEN/STEP	TOEFL**	TOEIC	CAMBRIDGE IELTS	CAMBRIDGE General English	MELAB
KCC's Credit ESOL Program	2nd Grade A or Higher	61~ iBT 173~ CBT 500~ PBT	650 or Higher	5.5 or higher	FCE or Higher	75 or Higher
KCC's Non-Credit ESOL Program	At least Pre-2nd Grade	32-60 iBT 97-172 CBT 400-499 PBT	430-649	4.0 – 5.0	PET	50 - 74

* If you have taken a different Admissions Test, please contact the Honda International Center.
** TOEFL comes in three flavors: Internet-based (iBT), Computer-based (CBT), and Paper-based (PBT). KCC's school TOEFL code is 4377.

Test score must be taken within 2 years of the beginning date of the semester.
An in-house placement test must be taken after your arrival at KCC.
Even though you have been accepted to the Credit KCC program based on these tests, there is a possibility that you may be recommended for Non-Credit ESOL Program due to the placement test result.

Step 6: Financial Capability

Submit an Official Bank Statement or an Affidavit of Financial Support guaranteeing that no finical assistant will be needed and no employment will be required. Tuition and Living expenses such as housing and food are approximately $19,000.

Step 7: High School Academic Transcripts

Official Transcripts of your school records showing evidence of successful completion of schooling equivalent to 12 years of U.S. education, passing and maximum grades, must be sent directly from your school to Kapi'olani Community College or in a sealed school envelope. Student copies of transcripts and opened sealed envelopes are not acceptable.

Step 8: Only for Students who are Transferring to KCC from Another U.S. School within 5 months from your previous school end date

Student Copy of I-20
Submit front and back of copy of your current I-20 form.

Verification of Enrollment
Submit Verification of Enrollment Form to the office that certifies enrollment (Normally the records or Registrar's Office) at the college/university you are currently attending.

The Verification of Enrollment Form is available for printing. You can print out this PDF form if you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. To download a free Acrobat Reader or for additional assistance, go to the KCC PDF Help Page.

Step 9: Mail To

Kapiolani Community College
Honda International Center
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816

You should receive your I-20 within 3 weeks.

If you did not hear from us within 3 weeks, please contact us immediately.

Email: HIC@hawaii.edu
Phone: +1.808.734.9312
Fax: +1.808.734.9454

For Non F-1 students, please follow the General admissions Deadlines. Please click to see General Admission Deadlines

Apply to KCC in 4 EASY STEPS:

Step 1: System Application Form

Step 2: $25 Nonresident Application Fee

This fee is not refundable and may not be transferred to another term or applicant.

Step 3: Copy of your immigration documents

Copy of your passport:
Submit a copy of your current Passport biography page.

Copy of your I-94:
Submit front and back copies of your current I-94 card in your passport.

Copy of your visa page in your passport:
Submit a copy of your visa if you have one in your passport.

Copy of your SEVIS I-20:
Submit front copy of your current I-20 form if you are attending any schools in the U.S.

Step 4: Mail To

Kapiolani Community College
Honda International Center
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816

You should receive acceptance letter from Kekaulike Center (KISC) within 2 weeks. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please email kapinfo@hawaii.edu or call (808) 734-9555 for application status check.

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Last Modified: 17-Jan-2006 9:39 HST