Orientation for New International Students

UH Hilo has two parts to Orientation: a half-day orientation specifically for new international students, followed by an orientation for all new students. The orientation session for new international students is required for all new international students. It will be held on August 16 in the morning. As discussed previously, you should arrive in Hilo on August 15.

There is no fee to attend the orientation session for new international students. The orientation session for new international students will cover topics that are specific to international students. We will help you get your TB test, help you get your UH student ID card, show you around campus, provide shuttles to go to shopping and open a bank account, and much more.