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Hawai'i Community College

HAWAI‘I – Located in Hilo and administering Kona’s UH Center at West Hawai‘i, this Big Island community college offers more than 30 associate degree, certificate and non-credit programs ranging from health services and hotel operations to business and trades.

Campus Profile

Located in Hilo and administering Kona’s UH Center at West Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Community College on the Big Island offers more than 30 associate degree, certificate and non-credit programs ranging from health services and hotel operations to business and trades.

Areas of Excellence
Location The main Hawai‘i Community College campus is in Hilo, adjacent to UH Hilo, and Hawai‘i CommunityCollege also administers the UH Center at West Hawai‘i, in Kona.

Responsiveness Career and technical training programs prepare students to meet community employment needs.

Value Students who begin working towards a 4-year degree at Hawai‘i Community College, can save 25-60% on tuition costs.

Suppor Hawai‘i Community College provides an accessible, less competitive environment in which students can pursue their higher education.

Contact Information
Hawai‘i Community College
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4091

email hawccinf@hawaii.edu

tel. (808) 974-7611

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Honolulu Community College

HONOLULU – Located near downtown Honolulu with additional facilities for aeronautic, marine, automotive and heavy equipment programs, this innovative community college offers a strong liberal arts curriculum in addition to a wide range of vocational and technological programs

Campus Profile

Located near downtown Honolulu with additional facilities for aeronautic, marine, automotive and heavy equipment programs, Honolulu Community College offers a strong liberal arts curriculum in addition to a wide range of vocational programs.

Areas of Excellence
Education Honolulu Community College offers a strong liberal arts curriculum in addition to specialized technical programs including commercial aviation, marine education and automotive arts.

Location Honolulu Community College offers classes at the main campus, close to downtown Honolulu, as well as at specialized facilities on other parts of the island.

Service Honolulu Community College serves the Pacific Region as the primary technical training center in areas such as transportation, information technology, education, communications and construction.

Contact Information
Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96817

email admissions@hcc.hawaii.edu

tel. (808) 845-9211

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Kapi’olani Community College

KAPI‘OLANI – On the slopes of Diamond Head, just minutes from Waikiki, UH’s largest community college started the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, promotes an international focus and provides programs in business, hospitality, health, legal education and arts and sciences.

Campus Profile

On the slopes of Diamond Head, just minutes from Waikiki, Kapi‘olan Community College is home to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and programs in business, hospitality, health, legal education and arts and sciences.

Areas of Excellence
Education Besides the very popular liberal arts program, Kapi’olani Community College is also known for strong technical, occupational and professional programs.

National Recognition Programs including culinary studies, health sciences, emergency medical services and legal assistance have received national recognition.

Location On the slopes of the world-famous Diamond Head Crater, Kapi’olani Community College is minutes away from the beach, Waikiki and downtown Honolulu.

Outreach Kapi’olani Community College offers a large variety of non-credit programs, many of which are combined in innovative ways with departmental credit courses.

Contact Information
Kapi’olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 734-9000
(808) 734-9555
kapinfo@hawaii.edu

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Kaua’i Community College

KAUA‘I – A primary resource center and gathering place for the island's residents and visitors, this community college in Lihu‘e offers business, hospitality, health, early childhood education and liberal arts courses and administers the UH Center on Kaua‘i.

Campus Profile

A primary resource center and gathering place in Lihu‘e for the island’s residents and visitors, Kaua‘i Community College offers business, technology, hospitality, health, early childhood education and liberal arts courses and administers the UH Center on Kaua‘i

Areas of Excellence

Education Kaua‘i Community College provides a transfer-level liberal arts education, but also offers a variety of vocational and professional training programs. Four-year and graduate degrees are offered through the University Center.

Community Kaua‘i Community College serves local needs through many innovative community partnerships.

Location On the lush "Garden Isle" of Kaua‘i, the Kaua‘i Community College campus is a social and cultural center, as well as a popular visitor destination.

Contact Information
Kaua‘i Community College
3-1901 Kaumuali‘i Highway
Lihue, HI 96766

808-245-8311
arkauai@hawaii.edu
Admissions inquiries only.

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Leeward Community College

LEEWARD – This community college overlooking Pearl Harbor provides comprehensive opportunities from professional studies to liberal arts. Community outreach includes cultural activities on the main campus and an education center serving Wai‘anae.

Campus Profile

Overlooking historic Pearl Harbor, Leeward Community College offers comprehensive opportunities from career training to liberal arts. Outstanding programs include business, education, digital media, computer networking, culinary arts, engineering, and the sciences. Free tutoring and job placement assistance are focused on helping students reach their educational goals.

Areas of Excellence

Education Leeward Community College specializes in liberal arts education, with strong career and technical programs that provide opportunities for employment or transfer.

Location Leeward Community College is located on the Pearl City peninsula between the Pearl City and Waipahu communities. The upper campus provides a magnificent view of Pearl Harbor.

Programs Digital Media and Television Production programs emphasize hands-on experience and are considered by some to be the best in the State.

Creative Culture Leeward's professional and community performing arts programs draw nearly 98,000 people to the campus every year.

Contact Information
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782-3393

leeward@hawaii.edu

tel. (808) 455-0011

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Maui Community College

MAUI – A tri-island community college, Maui provides comprehensive opportunities, special programs and a new bachelor’s degree on Maui. It operates the UH Center on Maui, education centers in Hana and on Lana‘i and Moloka‘i and a pioneering television network that reaches rural areas.

Campus Profile

Maui Community College serves three islands, providing comprehensive opportunities and special programs on Maui, with additional education centers on Lana‘i and Moloka‘i. A pioneering television network helps reach rural areas.

Areas of Excellence

Education Maui Community College offers liberal arts, occupational-technical, and transfer and certificate programs. Four-year and graduate degrees are offered through the University Center.

Location The main Maui campus is in Kahului, Maui and education centers are located in Hana, Maui and on the islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.

Programs The Culinary Arts program and the Maui Language Institute are just two of the outstanding offerings at Maui Community College that directly benefit the community.

Contact Information
Maui Community College
310 Ka‘ahumanu
Kahului, HI 96732

online Contact form.

tel. (808) 984-3500

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Windward Community College

WINDWARD – At the base of O‘ahu’s Ko‘olau mountains in Kane‘ohe, this a supportive community college specializes in creative arts, environmental sciences and Hawaiian studies. It is home to the Hawai‘i Music Institute and administers the Employment Training Center.

Campus Profile

The lush serenity at the base of O‘ahu’s Ko‘olau mountains in Kane‘ohe provides a backdrop for supportive education in creative arts, environmental sciences and Hawaiian studies and exploratory programs in marine and aerospace fields.

Areas of Excellence

Education Windward Community College provides a nurturing environment in which to pursue liberal arts, science and vocational studies. Many students transfer to 4-year institutions, with honors.

Setting State-of-the-art buildings like Paliku Theatre and the Hokulani Imaginarium are complemented by a breathtaking natural backdrop that makes Windward an inspirational place to learn.

Hands on The Fujio Matsuda Center offers a wide range of non-credit courses and workshops to individuals who wish to learn about computers in a friendly, "high tech, high touch" environment.

Creative Culture Unique among Windward's Outreach programs, the Hawai‘i Music Institute features local entertainers and industry professionals sharing their knowledge about music and the business of music.

Contact Information
Windward Community College
45-720 Kea‘ahala Rd.
Kane‘ohe, HI 96744

email wccweb@hawaiiedu

tel. (808) 235-7400

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In addition, the University of Hawai‘i System includes three 4-year university campuses; University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, University of Hawai‘i Hilo, and University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu.

Please visit the University of Hawai‘i System site for more information.

 

 

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