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Registration opens November 10 and closes on December 11.

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Official Transcript Ordering Temporary Unavailability

Please note that official transcript ordering will be temporarily unavailable during the Banner Student Information System outage from December 12, 2025, to January 5, 2026. This outage will affect the following services:

  • National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) online portal
  • Kekaulike Center (mail-in or drop-off request forms)

We understand that you may need transcripts showing final grades or degree information. To prepare, we recommend saving your STAR unofficial transcript before December 11, 2025.

If you need an official transcript without Fall 2025 grades or degree conferral, please submit your request before the outage:

  • NSC online portal: Order by December 8, 2025
  • Kekaulike Center: Mail-in or drop-off request forms must be received in our office by December 8, 2025

Requests received after December 8, 2025, will be processed in January once the system is back online.
For the latest updates or questions about accessing or ordering transcripts, please email kapinfo@hawaii.edu.

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Explore the vibrant Kapi‘olani CC Experience. Stay connected with the latest happenings on our campus. Discover engaging posts sourced from UH News and our dynamic Instagram account

📣 STUDENTS! ‼️ Here’s what you need to know about your classes for next semester There’s an upcoming new and improved student dashboard. ⏰ Register early — don’t wait until the last minute. REGISTRATION OPENS THIS WEEK! ⚠️ Starting 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, My UH and STAR GPS will go OFFLINE 🆕 New dashboard LAUNCHES January 3, 2026. 💰Tuition and fee balances will not be visible until January 3, 2026. More info at link in bio or at https://go.hawaii.edu/mHC
Meet Tim Lee — a proud alumnus of our @kcchost program who started as a bellman and now leads one of the world’s top eco-friendly resorts. 🌿🏨 From Waikīkī to Big Sur, Tim’s journey shows how humble beginnings and a strong hospitality education leads to global impact. 🌟READ his STORY and be INSPIRED: LINK IN BIO or at https://go.hawaii.edu/mHN #kapiolanicommunitycollege #alumnisuccess #kapiolanialum #hospitality #sustainability #dreambig
Lonoikamakahiki! 🌱✨ Today our campus gathered to celebrate Makahiki and the abundance that the season brings. More photos to follow.
‼️ We are providing students a temporary grace period for registration holds to help those affected by the federal government shutdown. 🗓️ This means students can register for Spring 2026 classes even if they have an unpaid balance from the Fall 2025 semester. ✅ ⏳ It is not balance forgiveness, but a grace period for students to secure their courses so they can continue in their academic journeys. Visit the link in our bio or UH News for more!
Mahalo nui to Representative Garrett and Representative Grandinetti for spending time with us at Kapi’olani CC today. 🌺 We deeply appreciate your interest in our campus, our programs, and most importantly our haumāna. We look forward to continued collaboration in support of higher education, workforce development, and opportunities that uplift our community.
Addressing basic needs for our community—Pohukaina Food Pantry is open to all students, faculty, and staff Produce and pantry items Today, Oct 23, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Located at the Kīkaha o Lae‘ahi Center, ‘Iliahi Building, Room 231. Back door, Makapu‘u Avenue-side. Parking in Lot B. Please follow signs. Kōkua! Bring reusable bags and packages.