Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Counselors assist Prospective, Continuing, and Transfer Students with the following:
- Admissions process
- Program information
- Transfer information and credits
- Academic plan
- Course selection for registration
- Placement test results
- Change of major
- Graduation check
- Course substitutions
- Financial Aid Academic Progress form
- Veteran's Academic Review form
Meet With Your Program Counselor
Are you struggling through school and want to discuss your options or areas of improvement? See a counselor to talk about strategies and skills for academic persistence.
E-Advising and Phone Advising are available with your Program Counselor (see below for individual counselors' contact information).
Prefer a face-to-face visit with a counselor? You may schedule an appointment with your Counselor OR sign in and see a Counselor on duty during our Walk-in Hours (*):
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (check in by 2:30 PM)
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (check in by 11:30 AM)
(*) Walk-in Hours are increased during peak periods during registration. Please contact us at (808) 847-9834 or honcc@hawaii.edu for the current schedule.
Best time to come: From the 2nd - 11th week of school. Don't wait!
Program Counselors
Erica Balbag-Gerard
ebalbag@hawaii.edu
(808) 845-9401
- Carpentry Technology (CARP)
- Construction Academy
- Cosmetology (COSM)
- Fashion Technology (FT)
Frank Fenlon
fenlon@hawaii.edu
(808) 845-9177
- Aeronautics Maintenance Technology (AERO)
- Commercial Aviation (AVIT)
- Early Childhood (ECE)
- Human Services (HSER)
- Small Vessell Fabrication and Repair (VESL)
Shanon Miho
smiho@hawaii.edu
(808) 847-9837
- Auto Body Repair and Painting (ABRP)
- Automotive Technology (AMT)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology (DISL)
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (RAC)
- Welding Technology (WELD)
Marilynn Ito-Won
marilynn.ito-won@hawaii.edu
(808) 845-9218
Marilynn's website
Jean Maslowski
maslowsk@hawaii.edu
(808) 845-9278
- Early Admit
- Liberal Arts (LBART)
- Music & Entertainment Learning Experience (MELE)
- Running Start
Maggie Templeton
mtemplet@hawaii.edu
(808) 845-9137
- Bridge to Hope
- Jump Start
- Liberal Arts (LBART)
Scot Parry
sparry@hawaii.edu
(808) 845-9172
- Applied Trades (APTR)
- Communication Arts (CA)
Rona Wong
ronawong@hawaii.edu
(808) 845-9228
Lara Sugimoto
Coordinator/Counselor
honcouns@hawaii.edu
Any counseling questions? Please email us here.
Additional Links
Contact Information
- Building 6, 1st Floor
- Phone: (808) 847-9834
