Spring 2027 registration has started today, and we would like to remind you of the F-1 international student registration requirements.
- Minimum of 12 credits for the semester.
- At least 9 of those credits must be in-person or hybrid courses.
- Hybrid courses must include at least one required in-person class meeting during the semester.
- Courses that are designated as hybrid but only require students to come to campus for testing do not meet the in-person requirement for F-1 status.
- At least 9 credits must be taken at Kapiʻolani Community College, unless a student has been granted an applicable exemption by an academic counselor. If an academic counselor approves an exception, please have the counselor email the Honda International Center to confirm the approval.
Please keep in mind that classes taken at Windward Community College do not count toward the credit requirement because the college does not have SEVIS recertification.
Please contact HIC via email at hic@hawaii.edu or by phone at 808-734-9312 if you have any questions.