Kō Education Center - First Year Here

First Year Here at Kō

Beginning Fall 2026, Hawaiʻi Community College's new First Year Here at Kō program allows students to complete their first year of college close to home through face-to-face classes in Honokaʻa.

Program highlights include:

• Monday–Thursday morning schedule
• Small class sizes
• Dedicated faculty and student support
• General education courses that transfer to degree pathways
• Opportunities to explore careers and majors
• Reduced travel time and costs for North Hawaiʻi students