Office of International Students and Scholars
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Our New Student section is updated!
Please review the New Student section for information on what to expect for your upcoming arrival.
E KOMO MAI I HAWAI驶I NEI,
Aloha and welcome to Hawaiʻi Pacific University and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS). The University is home to more than 450 international students and scholars representing diverse cultures and viewpoints from over 40 countries. We believe that international students and scholars at 黑料老司机 are
A student’s affiliation with OISS begins immediately after the admission process and continues well beyond graduation. OISS staff can advise international students, scholars and faculty on immigration, cultural, financial, academic and personal concerns, and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
For questions regarding your billing statement, scholarship amount, payments, and refunds, please contact the business office.
For questions regarding the following, please contact registrars office:
- How to order transcripts / enrollment verification forms (i.e. - proof of enrollment papers from your home school or government)
- Visiting Student Registration (including class changes)
- Immunization or vaccination records
OISS is not a US government agency and all students must inquire directly with their respective US Consulate/Embassy in their home country regarding visa questions and procedures.
Please note, that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that your I-20 does not expire in the event you need more time to complete a program or moving to another program at 黑料老司机 (e.g from one semester visiting to degree seeking, from one semester visiting to two semester visiting, from bachelors program to masters program). Please always refer to the expiration/end date as listed on page 1 of your I-20 and contact OISS IMMEDIATELY way before it expires for those requiring additional time to complete a program or moving to another program here. FAILURE to do so once your I-20 has expired will render a SEVIS violation with dire and costly consequences with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Information on this page is susceptible to change, with or without notice. If you are unsure of whether or not you are maintaining your status properly, please contact OISS immediately. For additional information regarding enrollment requirements, students can also visit:
International Student Handbook
CARRYING IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS
Under U.S. federal immigration law , all noncitizens aged 18 and older are required to carry evidence of their lawful status at all times.
The most recent Form I-94 satisfies this requirement for F-1 and J-1 students. Print your Form I-94 from the U.S. CBP website:
Documents to Keep Readily Accessible (Not Required to Carry Daily)
The following documents do not need to be carried on a daily basis, but should be readily accessible:
- Valid passport
- Form I-20 (F-1) or Form DS-2019 (J-1)
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD) if on OPT
We recommend keeping clear, color photocopies of these documents for general day-to-day use, and always carrying the originals when traveling.
Starting May 7, 2025, all individuals—including F-1 and J-1 international students—must present when flying domestically or accessing certain federal facilities in the U.S. Check if your state ID or driver license is REAL ID-compliant – look for a star symbol. A valid passport may be used if