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Bloodmobile at campus
Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Next to Kopiko Bldg A in Parking Lot A

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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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

🎉 2026 Hawaiʻi Physics Olympics Highlights!

From Le Jardin to Kalani, ʻIolani, Mililani, Farrington, Kaiser — high school teams brought the energy 💥 and tackled awesome physics challenges 💡. Hands-on events, creative problem-solving, and friendly competition made it a day to remember! 🚀🔬
⚡️ Sneak peek from Physics Olympics a Kapi‘olani CC 

From high-energy challenges to epic teamwork, high school students brought their brainpower. Kapi‘olani CC students organized and conducted the Cart Joust event. 

More highlights posting soon!
Mālama Kapi‘olani 

Students and the community working together to beautify our gardens and learn more about planting of native trees and plants.
🌺 Aloha Friday!

Today we welcomed 300 @kaimukimiddlevoyagers to Kapi‘olani CC for a positive and inspiring experience with our college. We had a chance to showcase the many different career and educational opportunities available. 

We hope many of these students will consider attending Kapi‘olani CC in their future studies! Kūlia i ka nu‘u, strive for the highest.
Mahalo to everyone who joined us at Kapi’olani CC’s Career and Transfer Fair earlier this week!

From meaningful conversations with industry partners to exploring transfer pathways within the UH System, our students showed up ready to take the next step in their futures. 

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This week we welcome Barry Collins as Kapiʻolani Community College’s new Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services.

Barry will oversee the college’s human resources, facilities management, and fiscal operations, supporting the essential work that keeps our campus thriving.

We are excited to have Barry join the Kapiʻolani CC ʻohana and look forward to the experience, collaboration and leadership he brings to our campus community.