Student ID Cards

Fall 2024 Student IDs will begin on Thursday, August 20, 2024.

To expedite our ID service, please bring proof of tuition payment and a valid government-issued photo ID or passport. For more info, please see Student ID FAQs.

Make an appointment with Student Life on STAR Balance. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome!

Student ID FAQs

These are for regular credit-course students at Honolulu Community College(HCC). Special populations have different rules. Contact Student Life for more details.

What is a UH System ID?

  • IDs have a standardized look and numbering system for all UH System students.
  • The bar code on the front is your UH System library card, good anywhere in the system.
  • The number is your UH Student Number, or Banner Number, and is used for accessing your student information online and identifies you to University officials.

Why should I get a Student ID?

  • An official student ID is required for purchasing the campus UPass.
  • The UH Library system prefers students use this System ID for free privileges.
  • Participate in college events/activities
  • Student discount at stores, restaurants, and services

How do I get an ID at HCC?

FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE NEVER OWNED ANY UH ID CARD:

  • You must be registered for classes.
  • Receipt of payment is preferred. (You can show us your receipt on MyUHPortal.)
  • For students on financial aid, check to confirm payment was made.
  • You must fill out a Student ID application, available in our office, sign and date the form.
  • Bring the application, proof of payment and a government issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, state ID w/ expiration, passport, etc.) to the office at your appointment time. After you take your ID picture, your card will be printed. A visit should take less than 15 minutes.

FOR PCATT, ICE, ETC AND APPRENTICE STUDENTS:

  • Student IDs can be issued to you for a $5.00 fee.
  • Only students registered through the official student information system will be able to get Student IDs.

What if I lost my Student ID?

FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR ID (OLD OR NEW) AND NEED A REPLACEMENT:

  • UH-HCC students receive only one ID card no matter how long they are at the University of Hawai’i – HCC.*
  • If you have lost your ID, you may obtain a replacement ID for a $5.00 fee that will be charged to your student account.

What are the reasons that I can’t get an ID at HCC?

  • You are not in the ID computer system.
  • The ID computer system is not directly connected to the official student records system. We download information to the ID System. Changes and updates to your information will be in the ID computer system after the next download.
  • Student whose mailing addresses are not correctly filed with the Record’s office will not appear in our system. Please correct any errors with Record’s before coming to our office.
  • HonCC can issue Student IDs to students from any campus as long as they are taking courses at HonCC.

What is ID Validation?

  • Students need to update their ID cards every semester after a payment is made in order to still have access to some campus facilities and also be eligible for Student Activities Events and prizes. Follow the same instructions as a new ID Card.

What if I leave the UH System?

  • Student withdrawing from UH-HonCC are not required to turn in their current ID card.
  • Students receive only one ID card at no charge while they are at HCC, you will need to have your Student ID card if you return

*COVID-19 Update: For sanitary purposes, we are currently printing new ID cards for students validating their student IDs. If your ID card is not updated for the current semester, please bring them in so that we can provide you with an updated one at no cost.

Any additional questions can be referred to the Student Life & Development Office at (808) 845-9498 or hccsld@hawaii.edu

Last Reviewed: 08/2024