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80th Anniversary

2026 marks the celebration of Kapi‘olani Community College’s 80th Anniversary.

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Kūlia i ka nuʻu

“Strive for the Highest.” – Queen Kapi‘olani

E komo mai!

We are Kapiʻolani Community College. Our school is known as an innovative center of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Kapiʻolani CC is a living laboratory in which to learn and create in this evolving, living world. Come take a look at all we have to offer. You will always feel that you belong here. Aloha!

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Take a Virtual Tour

Kapi‘olani Community College is located on the beautiful slopes of Diamond Head crater, built to thrive in unison with its graceful, natural surroundings. Join us for a virtual tour of Kapi‘olani Community College.

Program Exploration

Come Explore Our Programs

Let us show you what we have to offer. With over 35 programs, online degrees, and academic certificates, we can offer the perfect plan to fit your goals.

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New at Kapi‘olani CC?

Are you a first-time student or new to Kapi‘olani Community College? Confused about the academic road ahead? No worries. We have your back.

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Welcome back to college

Aloha & Welcome Back

If you’re here to rejoin your program already in progress or choosing Kapi‘olani CC for the next chapter in your education. let us lead the way.

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Online Education

Online Learners

Online learning offers students the chance to explore innovative technologies while receiving support from faculty, counselors, and peers, helping them achieve their educational goals.

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Experience Kapi‘olani Community College

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

Chancellor Misaki Takabayashi has been selected as an Aspen Presidents Fellow, joining a national cohort of community college leaders focused on strengthening student success and workforce pathways.

Through this year-long fellowship, she will collaborate with leaders across the country to develop strategies that help more students graduate into meaningful jobs and careers.

For more, see link in bio or https://go.hawaii.edu/WXi

Congratulations, Chancellor Takabayashi! 👏🏽 #KapiolaniCC #uhohana
Nursing students, Winvher Lei Garo and Mark Fujishige, attend the 74th Annual National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) Convention in Houston, Texas making history as the very first ones to attend and represent Kapi‘olani CC! 

The NSNA convention gathers schools from all over the nation. This convention compiled of many informational focus sessions, to an exhibit hall, a VR simulation lab, along with inspiring speakers from all kinds of backgrounds.
Mahalo for your generosity and support, UH ‘ohana! 🌈🌺

Your voices, shares, and gifts made the UH Giving Day a success. Kapi‘olani CC raised $10,589 from 58 donors.

Mahalo for being a part of the movement to uplift student success, research, sustainability and workforce development across Hawai‘i. #4uhgivingday 🌈
There’s still plenty of time to be part of something meaningful. 

Every donation today fuels student success, supports innovation, and uplifts our entire campus community!

Make a gift today!

See link in bio or visit https://give.uhfoundation.org/schools/UniversityofHawaiiFoundation/uh-giving-day-2026/pages/KapCC
Today’s UH Giving Day! 🌈

Our Kapi‘olani CC ‘ohana is coming together to support students, initiatives, and programs across the campus.

Your gift helps fuel tomorrow’s opportunities for our campus and students. 

Join us and make your impact. ✨Visit link in bio or https://give.uhfoundation.org/schools/UniversityofHawaiiFoundation/uh-giving-day-2026/pages/KapCC
Tomorrow’s the day! UH Giving Day is almost here! 🌈Invite your friends, family, and fellow alumni to join us. 

Every voice, every share, every gift makes an impact. 🙌🏽

🔗 See link in bio or visit our campus giving day priorities at https://give.uhfoundation.org/schools/UniversityofHawaiiFoundation/uh-giving-day-2026/pages/KapCC

📣UH Giving Day, April 8🌈
If you’re on campus, join us in the ‘Ōhi’a Cafeteria from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Visit our table and grab a cookie or croissant before your next class. 🍪🥐