Guidance for your journey

We want to help you succeed both academically and personally.

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!

Learn about changes to the FAFSA process

The FAFSA Simplification Act brings substantial changes to federal student aid, including the FAFSA form and related procedures. Though some changes started in 2021-2022, full implementation is set for the 2024-2025 academic year. The aim is to simplify the application process for students and families

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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Brainstorm

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 Education

Online learning is an awesome way to learn from anywhere, at any time, using technology to deliver educational content, connect with instructors and classmates, and learn at your own pace.

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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

“Life imitates art imitates life…”

If you haven’t already stopped by, check out the Koa Gallery and Lama Library this week. Amazing student work by our studio art students. 👀

‘ĀINA – Kapi‘olani CC Student Art Show

April 29th – May 10th
Koa Gallery and Lama Library

An exhibition of selected student artworks on the theme of ‘Āina is currently on display in the Koa Gallery and the Lama library. Stop by and experience the talent and creativity of our studio art students.

Gallery Hours:  M-F  9AM – 4PM
‘ĀINA – Kapi‘olani CC Student Art Show

April 29th – May 10th
Koa Gallery and Lama Library

An exhibition of selected student artworks on the theme of ‘Āina is currently on display in the Koa Gallery and the Lama library. Stop by and experience the talent and creativity of our studio art students.

Gallery Hours:  M-F  9AM – 4PM
Congratulations to the @kcchost class of Spring 2024! 🎓🎉💯

@kcchost students celebrated their graduation from our Hospitality and Tourism Program (HOST) at their events management student-planned Ho‘okipa Night. 😎

#kapiolanicommunitycollege #kapiolanicc #kapcc #kcc #host #hospitality #tourism #highereducation #hawaii #classof2024 #graduation
@hulilikekukui indigenizing higher education one cohort at a time! E’ea Kūkalahale! 

Representation from @windwardcc @honolulucc and @uhkapiolani celebrated the completion of a year-long professional development experience with the E Ho‘i Nā Wai program.

Mahalo to kumu Ululani Kahikina and E Ho‘i Nā Wai for laying the foundation for our professionals to now go into their fields and develop their work towards indigenizing higher education! 

E hoʻomaikaʻi Papa Kia Kolu! 

#nativehawaiianplaceoflearning
Beautiful lei made for the ‘Aha Kalāualani 2nd Annual Lei Contest for May Day. 

Lei will be on display at Lama Library throughout the day.
@climbhi808 LEI event today. 

@kcchost counselor Sheryl introducing our Hospitality and Tourism program at @uhkapiolani