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Get Started on a Bachelor's Degree

You can begin your college education at Hawai’i Community College and easily transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree. We offer programs designed to make this process simple.

For example, if you earn an associate of arts in liberal arts, you can be automatically accepted as a junior at UH Mānoa, UH Hilo or UH West O'ahu with your general education requirements complete — no need to reapply and no application fee. Several UH bachelor's degrees are online, providing a convenient educational pathway. 

Why Start Your Bachelor’s Degree at Hawai'i CC?

LOWER TUITION RATE

Save thousands of dollars when you start your bachelor’s degree with us compared to four-year campuses.

A CHANCE TO EXPLORE

Take a variety of classes, find your passion and build a degree pathway that fits your goals.

SMALLER CLASS SIZES

Smaller class sizes led by high-quality faculty allow for more personalized instruction.

WELCOMING CAMPUS

Faculty and staff are committed to your success. Free tutoring, career advising and more. 

MODERN TECHNOLOGY

Get hands-on training right away. No need to wait until you’re a junior or senior to access to the most modern equipment.

AUTOMATIC ADMISSION

Eligible students can transfer to a UH 4-year institution without having to re-apply or pay an application fee.

If you're thinking about a bachelor's degree pathway, it's good to plan ahead. Connect with a counselor who can help guide you.

Connect with a Counselor

Programs with Transfer Agreements

Many Hawai'i CC academic programs have agreements with four-year colleges and universities that make transferring to bachelor's degree programs easy. They include:

  • Liberal Arts

  • Hawaiian Studies

  • Natural Science

  • Administration of Justice

  • Fire Science

  • Nursing

  • Electronics

  • Creative Media

  • Early Childhood Education

For more information, including transfering to another community college within the UH system, visit the Transfer Planning page.

Noah Patterson

 

“ I think if I’d gone straight to a four-year university, I don’t think I would have made it. The transition would have been too hard. I really needed the smaller school.”

Noah Patterson Hanohano Dolim

HAWAI'I COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS AND HAWAI'I LIFE STYLES ALUMNUS, UH HILO AND UH MĀNOA ALUMNUS, PHD CANDIDATE AT UC, IRVINE