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Summer registration begins Friday, April 10.

Fall schedule will be available in Browse Classes on Monday, April 6, and registration begins Monday, April 27.

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Event Calendar

Student Fumi Hirakata performs at the 2025 Hōʻike.

Academics

At Hawaiʻi CC, Kanaka ‘ole legacy lives through hula and higher education

Community

A safety net for students: Community support sustains basic needs at Hawaiʻi CC

Hawaii CC's new E 'Imi Pono fundraising event features a curated dining experience prepared by Hawaiʻi CC culinary students and faculty in collaboration with featured chef Ryan Brannigan of Hilo Benioff Medical Center.

Community

Hawai‘i Community College launches inaugural E ‘Imi Pono fundraiser focused on student success and community impact

Justin Barrios, owner of the Hilo-based land care and tree services company Backyard Monkey, recently established the TEAM Program Fund at Hawaiʻi Community College

Academics

Backyard Monkey Owner Launches New Fund to Support Hawaiʻi CC’s Forestry Management Program Students

Hawai‘i Community College has received the full seven-year reaffirmation of accreditation, recognizing the institution's ongoing commitment to academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement. The reaffirmation reflects the collective efforts of faculty, staff, administrators, and students throughout the accreditation review process.

Administrative

Hawai‘i Community College receives seven-year reaffirmation of accreditation

Hakalau-Kamaʻeʻe falls within the moku (district) of Hilo

Research

Hawai‘i CC expands traditional Hawaiian place name mapping

Douglass Adams has been named the new EDvance director for Hawai'i CC.

Administrative

Douglass Adams Named New Director of EDvance at Hawai‘i Community College

Academics

Hawaiʻi CC alumnus gives back through automotive teaching at Pālamanui

Hawai‘i CC is home to the only Auto Body Repair and Painting program in the UHCC system.

Academics

Hawai‘i CC Auto Body Program Carries on a Legacy of Craftsmanship and Innovation For Nearly 60 Years

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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