National Student Exchange

Eligibility

To participate in the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Exchange program, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Be an enrolled UH Hilo student
  • Have been a full-time student in the term prior to exchange
  • Have completed at least one semester at UH Hilo
  • Be in good academic, behavioral and financial standing
  • Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA prior to leaving on exchange (unless otherwise required by the host campus)

You may participate in the program for one or two semesters at the same campus. If you do one semester, you may also extend your exchange to a second semester with permission of both campuses.

Priority applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year is now closed.
Post Priority applications begin March 10

*A meeting with the NSE Coordinator is required before submitting an application

Koryn standing in front of a sign at the Arctic Circle, in Alaska