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Academics

UH Community Colleges Rank No. 11 nationally, you still have time to apply!

People

Hawaiʻi CC professor awarded Fulbright for marine science research

Community

How Pāmaomao helps to weave Indigenous wisdom into higher education

Administrative

Nominations sought for Hawaiʻi CC interim chancellor

People

From Vietnam War to peaceful Pālamanui, Hawaiʻi CC professor’s journey in Storyland

Representatives of JCCIH present a $20,000 donation to Hawaiʻi Community College.

Academics

Taste of Hilo fundraiser generates record $20,000 gift for Hawaiʻi CC students

Hawaiʻi CC Launches ‘First Year Here at Kō’ Program for North Hawaiʻi Students

Academics

Hawaiʻi CC creates new college pathway for North Hawai‘i students with “First Year Here at Kō” program in Honoka‘a

Hawai'i CC students installing the leach field.

Academics

Hawai‘i CC, UH Maui College Train Workforce to Tackle Hawaiʻi’s Cesspool Crisis

Administrative

Hawaiʻi CC Chancellor Susan Kazama announces retirement following 40 years at UH

Kauhale Spotlight

One College, Multiple Locations.

For more than 80 years, Hawai‘i Community College has provided high-quality educational opportunities for the Hawai‘i Island community.

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Hilo

Our Hilo campus offers a wide range of academic programs including four-year transfer pathways as well as non-credit options.

Kona

Located in North Kona, Pālamanui offers college programs to the West Hawai‘i community in sustainably designed facilities.

Honokaʻa

Located in Honokaʻa, Kō Education Center serves Hāmākua and North Hawaiʻi by providing access to quality educational opportunities.

University Center

Discover online and hybrid bachelor's and graduate degree programs available from other University of Hawai'i campuses.

Programs of Study

Unique academic programs can help you build the career you've always wanted.

Accounting
Administration of Justice
Agriculture
Auto Body Repair and Painting
Automotive Mechanics Technology
Business Technology
Carpentry
Creative Media
Culinary Arts
Diesel Mechanics
Digital Media Arts
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology
Electronics Technology
Engineering Technology
Fire Science
Hawaiian Studies
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Liberal Arts
Machine, Welding and Industrial Mechanics Technologies
Marketing
Natural Science
Nursing
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management

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We make college possible with financial aid, lower tuition rates, and an open door admissions policy. Visit the Admissions or Financial Aid pages to see how we can support you.

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