Registered Independent Organizations

Kapi‘olani Community College (Kapi‘olani CC) provides opportunities to get involved in the campus community. There are several active RIOs (Registered Independent Organizations – student clubs and organizations) including those with academic, cultural, or social focuses. The Office of Student Life (OSL) encourages all students to get involved in co-curricular activities as there are many benefits associated with these experiences. You can enhance your education, add experience to your resumé, learn to be a leader, strengthen your leadership, and develop personally and professionally. If there is not an existing RIO for your interests, then start a new RIO! All you need is four Kapi‘olani CC students and a staff/faculty advisor. Come by the OSL office at ‘Iliahi 126 for more information, or call 734-9576. Get involved!

Thank you! For any questions, please email osl@hawaii.edu.

How to Start a Club

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step One: Find 4 starting members (including yourself) to be the officers of the club, and an advisor (faculty/staff).
  2. Step Two: Create a Club Constitution/Charter, laying out the rules and how your club functions, and prepare a list of all current members/officers. Use the example constitutions to guide you and see what it should look like.
  3. Step Three: One officer needs to then fill out the RIO Registration/Renewal Form. The list of current members and club constitution will be uploaded here.
  4. Step Four: Each officer and the advisor need to go through and complete the RIO Orientation and corresponding RIO Orientation Quiz (Need to score 80% or higher).
  5. Step Five: One officer needs to fill out the RIO Agreement Form.
  6. Step Six: Have your advisor fill out the Advisor Agreement Form
  7. Step Seven: Wait for the OSL to process the forms to receive the confirmation email for the clubs registration.
Download the RIO Club Handbook

Current Registered Independent Organizations

  • ​History Club At Kapi‘olani CC​
    klnguyen@hawaii.edu
    The History Registered Independent Organization at Kapiʻolani Community College fosters student engagement with history through discussions, projects, and events, promoting cultural awareness, critical thinking, and appreciation of Hawaii’s diverse historical heritage.
  • Kapi‘olani CC​ Student Nurse Association (SNA)​
    kayleemc@hawaii.edu
    The purpose of SNA is to promote quality nursing education, enhance public health, and support students’ growth as individuals and future nursing professionals through comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Kapi‘olani CC​ Ultimate Frisbee Club​
    Jennyeb@hawaii.edu
    Kapi‘olani CC Ultimate Frisbee Club exists to provide students with opportunities to engage in physical activity, teamwork through the sport of frisbee. The club promotes health and wellness, fosters leadership and sportsmanship, and creates a supportive community where students of all skill levels can learn, play, and connect with one another both on and off the field.
  • Sustainability Club (TreeHooo)​
    treehoookcc@gmail.com
    To engage students in sustainability throughout the campus while having fun and building community and promote campus-wide involvement and understanding of sustainable interdisciplinary science. To help our community to become more sustainable while connecting with each other.
  • Kapi‘olani CC​ Rad Tech Club​
    suwak@hawaii.edu
    To advance the profession of radiography; to maintain high standards of education; to enhance the quality of patient care; and to further the welfare of student radiologic technologists in the State of Hawai‘i.
  • Health and Medical Association (HĀMA) Club at Kapi’olani CC​
    lbovaird@hawaii.edu
    The purpose of the Health & Medical Association at Kapiʻolani Community College is to promote interest, awareness, and engagement in health and medical sciences through educational events, service learning, guest speakers, networking opportunities, and community outreach. The organization was founded to support students pursuing careers in health-related fields and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Rooted Christian Club (Rooted)
    jsovea@hawaii.edu
    Purpose of this club is to glorify God by cultivating a Christ-centered community where believers can grow in faith, encourage one another, and share the Gospel with others. We seek to be rooted in Scripture, grounded in discipleship, and guided by the fruit of the Spirit as we live out our faith in daily life.
  • Kapi‘olani CC​​ Engineering Club
    jtyler@hawaii.edu
    Our organization facilitates comprehensive academic advancement for Kapi‘olani Community College engineering students by coordinating multidisciplinary professional networking opportunities, industrial mentorship programs, and collaborative technical projects.
  • VolunteerAlly@Kapiʻolani CC (VolunteerAlly@KCC)
    guy.kellogg@hawaii.edu
    The purpose of VolunteerAlly@Kapiʻolani CC is to encourage students to engage in service and leadership through group volunteer activities, support professional development through guest speaker events, and celebrate and track students’ volunteer contributions.
  • Pasefika Club (PIC)
    mikiac@hawaii.edu
    Our purpose is to unite the Pacific Islander community and welcome non-Islander students on the Kapi’olani campus through social gatherings, field trips, guest speakers, and activities throughout the academic year.

Please contact osl@hawaii.edu if you would like to create/restart an organization this year and we will assist you. Mahalo!

Past Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs)

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