Transcript Evaluations

Thinking About Transferring to Hawai‘i Community College?

Get a head start by checking which of your courses may transfer using the University of Hawai‘i Course Transfer Database.

Pre-Registration Steps for Transfer Students

🔄 Transferring from Another UH System Campus

1. Meet with a Counselor
   Discuss your transfer credits and academic goals.
2. Submit Required Forms
   After completing your Change of Home Institution Form (for active UH System students) or Online Application (for non-active students), submit the Authorization to Access UH System Credits Form.
3. Wait for Processing
   Transfer evaluations typically take 1–2 weeks. Processing times may be longer during peak periods (e.g., right before the semester starts).
4. Review Your Evaluation
   You will receive an email once your credits are evaluated. Log in to STAR to view how your credits apply to your program.
5. Request Further Review if Needed
   If you believe a course should fulfill a specific requirement, contact your counselor. Be prepared to submit the course syllabus and description for further articulation review.

🌐 Transferring from an External (Non-UH) Institution

1. Meet with a Counselor 
   Discuss your previous coursework and how it fits into your academic goals at Hawai‘i CC.
2. Submit Your Online Application
   Apply to Hawai‘i Community College through the online application system.
3. Send Your Official Transcripts
   • Note: Hawai‘i CC does not accept transcripts submitted or delivered by students.
     Paper Transcripts:
     Hawai‘i Community College
     Attn: Admissions & Records Office
     1175 Manono Street
     Hilo, HI 96720
   • Electronic Transcripts:
     Send to: hawccar@hawaii.edu
     Accepted platforms:
     • National Student Clearinghouse ETX EScript
     • Transcript Services
     • Parchment Services
4. Wait for Processing
   Transcript evaluations typically take 1–2 weeks, with possible delays near semester start dates.
5. Review Your Evaluation
   Once your evaluation is complete, you'll receive an email. Log in to STAR to review how your credits apply to your program.
6. Request Further Review if Needed
   If a course may fulfill a specific requirement, contact your counselor. You’ll need to provide the course syllabus and course description.

📘 More Information About Transfer Credits

Transfer Credit Policy

HAW 7.208 Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy

EP 5.209 University of Hawai‘i System Student Transfer and Inter-Campus Articulation

Hawai‘i CC accepts credits from institutions that are regionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:

ACCJC – Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

HLC – Higher Learning Commission

MSCHE – Middle States Commission on Higher Education

NECHE – New England Commission of Higher Education

NWCCU – Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

SACSCOC – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

WSCUC – WASC Senior College and University Commission