Registering for UHM Courses
Prepare for Course Registration - Please prepare for online enrollment by browsing UHM courses online. Please refer to the UHM Class Availability for a list of available courses.
How to Register for your Courses - All UHM students register for classes online through their UHM student portal. You will find detailed instructions in the UHM Registration Guide.
When to Register Online - Exchange students can register online after passing a Tuberculosis (TB) test at the UHM Student Health Center. Until that time, you will have a 'hold' on your MyUH portal. Check the Registration Timetable to see when newly admitted students may register online. Students who have not begun to register online before the first day of classes will be required to pay a late registration fee. Any late fees due must be paid by the payment receipt deadline.
Course Numbering System - Undergraduate courses are numbered 100 - 499. Graduate courses are numbered 500-800. Find more details at Course Numbering System.
Course load - The minimum courseload for undergraduate students is 12 credits; the maximum is 19 credits. The minimum courseload for graduate students is 8 credits; the maximum is 16 credits. Most courses are 3 credits each.
Course Descriptions and Prerequisites - Please refer to the UHM Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisite requirements. If you want to register for a UHM course that has prerequisites, a course override will be needed in order for you to register for the course. You can request an override from the course instructor or the academic advisor in the department offering the course.
Department Sponsorship - Every inbound exchange student will be sponsored by an academic department. You will be able to seek academic advising from this department. However, students may register for classes outside of their sponsoring department. Most students prefer to take courses in a variety of different departments during their semester or year at UHM.
Advising Help - Your sponsoring department academic advisor—and MIX—will assist you with registration if necessary. Please remember that there is no guarantee that you will be able to enroll in the specific courses you have requested. It may be necessary for you to attend the first class meeting and talk with the instructor about getting permisison to enroll in the class. Note: Business classes are an exception - in order to get permission to enroll in a business class, MIX students should contact Ms. Rikki Mitsunaga in the Office of Student Academic Services (Shidler B-101) and NOT the instructor. A student should only attend a Business class if s/he is registered for the class.
Restrictions - Inbound exchange students are restricted from taking courses in Medicine, Law, Nursing, and Dental Hygiene. Graduate exchange students who want to take graduate level UHM courses in Second Language Studies (SLS) should have a TOEFL score of 100+. Students who want to take Business courses should already have a good foundation in business at their home university, and a solid command of the English language.
English Language Institute (ELI) - If your TOEFL scores is less than 100 (600), you must take the ELI Placement Test upon arrival at UHM. Please register for the placement test before your course registration date (if you do not register for the ELI Placement Test, a 'registration hold' will be placed on your account, preventing you from registering for classes). Based on the result of the placement test, you may be required to register for one, two, or three ELI classes (3 or 4 credits each). After taking the placement test, you can view their results online, and will meet personally with an ELI advisor to discuss which course(s) are right for you. You will then register for ELI courses online via the MyUH portal (find course CRNs at Class Availability).
Registration Waitlists - If a class you want to take is full, you may have the option to add yourself to an electronic waitlist. If you are on the waitlist and a space in the class becomes available for you, you will be notified via email and given a deadline to register for the class. If you miss the deadline, your seat will be given to the next person on the waitlist. More information about registration waitlists.
Tuition & fees - Inbound students who have been nominated from a university that has a formal reciprocal Student Exchange Agreement with UHM are exempt from paying UHM tuition and fees. Hoakipa Scholarship students are responsible for paying non-resident UHM tuition, less a 15% discount, plus fees. Independent students from non-partner universities are responsible for paying regular non-resident tuition and fees to UHM. UHM tuition and fees should be paid by the published deadline. All exchange students are also responsible for paying their own travel, personal, and living expenses.
Attending UHM Summer Session -
Before your Exchange: Inbound exchange students who want to participate in UHM Summer Session prior to their fall semester exchange will need their visa document issued by ISS early. If you want to attend UHM Summer Session prior to your fall semester exchange, please email uhmix@hawaii.edu to let us know of your plans and to get further instructions. Exchange students do not get a tuition waiver for UHM Summer Sessions - all participants must pay the Summer Sessions tuition and fees.
After your Exchange: Please see an ISS Advisor before your visa expires to request an extension. You may be required to show proof of registration in Summer Session courses before your visa extension will be granted. Exchange students do not get a tuition waiver for UHM Summer Sessions - all participants must pay the Summer Sessions tuition and fees.
UH ID Card - After you have registered for at least one course at UHM, you are eligible to receive your UHM Identification Card. Get your ID Card at 212 Campus Center. All students must have their ID Card validated in order to get a bus pass or check out books from the library. Students who owe tuition or fees must pay their balance in full before their ID Card can be validated.
