Prospective Students
What to prepare?
- Carry your important documents (passport, I-20, etc.), and US currency in a small bag or pouch that is with you at all times.
- Keep a copy of BYU-Hawaii’s contact information on you while traveling just in case of emergency. International Student Services can be reached directly at (808) 293-3516, or via fax at (808) 293-3525.
- If possible, carry coins in US currency (or smaller bills) when you travel to make any necessary phone calls.
- Before leaving, confirm your arrival and pick-up arrangements at the airport.
- Hawaii’s weather generally stays between 70-87 degrees F. Bring clothing that is suitable for tropical weather, with a light jacket for the winter seasons which bring rainier days and cooler evenings.
What to do when you arrive?
- Check into your dormitory or housing facility.
- Visit the Health Center to get your clearance for the TB test.
- Register your arrival on campus with your legal documents (I-20, passport, etc) at the International Student Services office in McKay 181.
- Go to the Student Activities office in the Aloha Center for your student ID. (ID card is required for meals in the cafeteria.)
- If you arrive on a weekend or holiday and the offices are closed, please see the dorm-mom or Resident Assistant for more information.
