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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

Kapi‘olani CC students, faculty, and staff

Nominations for the 2025-2026 Board of Regents Excellence in Teaching Award are open.

We are pleased to honor the faculty who have taught with aloha, who have supported and challenged us, and who have made a lasting difference in our academic journeys. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student learning have truly uplifted our campus.

Recognize their excellence and submit your nomination by April 28
Welcoming the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents and President Wendy Hensel to Kapiʻolani Community College 

It was an honor to host today’s BOR meeting. Mahalo for your time, your presence, and your continued support of our haumāna, campus, and community. 💙 #KapiolaniCC #UHawaii #ThereIsAPlaceForYou
Alani Children’s Center is now enrolling for the Fall 2026 semester for children ages 2 and a half years -5 years old. The program’s hours are M-R 8:00-3:30, F 8:00-2:30.

To enroll visit https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/support-and-campus-life/alani-childrens-center/

The Alani Children’s Center provides quality early childhood care and education and serves as one of the laboratories for the Honolulu CC Early Childhood Education program. Kapiʻolani CC students have priority for enrollment.
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 🌈