Kapiʻolani Community College

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Nationally, Kapiʻolani Community College has been recognized for its programs in health sciences and education for emergency medical services.

The official page of Kapiʻolani Community College, your pathway to lifelong learning in liberal arts, 4-year degree transfer, & careers in STEM, health sciences, business, culinary and hospitality. Kapiʻolani Community College is Hawaiʻi's largest community college with technical, occupational and professional programs in business education, food service and hospitality education, and nursing. Loc

ally, KCC is well known for its culinary program. Other students attend Kapiʻolani Community College as a starting point before moving on to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to complete a bachelor's degree. Of all the community colleges in the University of Hawaiʻi System, KCC has the largest liberal arts student body with over 4,500 students enrolled annually. The campus also attracts students from Asia such as Japan, Hong Kong and Korea because of its proximity to the Mānoa campus as well as Waikiki. It is also a leading community college campus in Hawaii for business education programs such as information technology, accounting and marketing. Originally located at Pensacola Street and Kapiʻolani Boulevard (from which the school gets its name), adjacent to President William McKinley High School in the Makiki community, Kapiʻolani Community College was established in 1946 as Kapiʻolani Technical College. The school was administered by the Territory of Hawaiʻi as one of its chief vocational schools, specializing in food service. In 1965, its curricula was modified and became an open-door public college administered by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. As part of the realignment of programs, the school adopted its current name. Kapiʻolani Community College experienced rapid growth in the 1970s and in need of new, larger facilities. In 1974, the Board of Regents acquired a 52 acre (210,000 m²) parcel of land on the slopes of Diamond Head in Waikīkī, formerly owned by the United States Army. Kapiʻolani Community College opened its second campus at Fort Ruger, the only college in the University of Hawaiʻi system to have two campuses of its own. The Board of Regents then agreed to move with a complete transfer of programs to the Fort Ruger campus and close the Makiki campus. Kapiʻolani Community College finally completed the transfer in the late 1980s.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our team! We are all so proud of you!

We were excited to host the UH Men’s Volleyball NCAA championship trophy today! It’s a first time for this trophy to be on campus! 🏆 We know it won’t be the last! GO BOWS! 🌈 🏐

Photos from University of Hawai‘i News's post

05/28/2026

Photos from Kapiʻolani Community College's post

04/28/2026

Kapi‘olani CC students, faculty, and staff,

🌺 Ho‘olaule‘a Lā Mei is here! 🌺 Come celebrate with us! 🌺

Join us on Friday, May 1 from 9am–1pm at ʻŌhiʻa Cafeteria & Makahiapo (Great Lawn) to celebrate Lei Day with music, workshops, free lunch (while supplies last), and the Lei Aloha Contest.

Bring your friends, make lei, and celebrate the spirit of aloha with us. 💛🌿

04/27/2026

Fall 2026 registration is now open at Kapi‘olani CC

Take the next step towards your goals, whether you’re starting fresh, continuing your journey, or exploring something new.

Courses fill quickly, so secure your spot and set yourself up for a strong semester ahead.

Register today!

04/24/2026

Today we welcomed representatives from 10 campuses of the University of Hawai‘i System for the Pūko’a Summit for a meaningful day of collaboration, shared purpose, and building connections across the UH System.

04/23/2026

Today we welcomed Dr. Laure Burke on her appointment as Dean of Business, Legal, Technology, Culinary, and Hospitality at Kapi’olani CC.

Her leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to innovation will continue to strengthen pathways for our haumāna and the communities we serve.

04/22/2026

Mahalo to the University of Hawai'i Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation for visiting Kapi‘olani CC today.

It was an honor to welcome interim Vice President of Research and Innovation Chad Walton, Assistant Vice President for Research Administration and Compliance Victoria Rivera, and Director of Office of Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation Kamuela Enos and share meaningful conversations around research, innovation, and the future of our students and communities.

04/18/2026

Kapi‘olani CC students, faculty, and staff

Nominations for the 2025-2026 Board of Regents Excellence in Teaching Award are open.

We are pleased to honor the faculty who have taught with aloha, who have supported and challenged us, and who have made a lasting difference in our academic journeys. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student learning have truly uplifted our campus.

Recognize their excellence and a submit your nomination by April 28

04/17/2026

Welcoming the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents and President Wendy Hensel to Kapiʻolani Community College

It was an honor to host today’s BOR meeting. Mahalo for your time, your presence, and your continued support of our haumāna, campus, and community. 💙

04/15/2026

Alani Children’s Center is now enrolling for the Fall 2026 semester for children ages 2 and a half years -5 years old. The program’s hours are M-R 8:00-3:30, F 8:00-2:30.

To enroll visit https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/support-and-campus-life/alani-childrens-center/

The Alani Children’s Center provides quality early childhood care and education and serves as one of the laboratories for the Honolulu CC Early Childhood Education program. Kapiʻolani CC students have priority for enrollment.

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Honolulu

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+18087349000

Website

https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/

Address

4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI
96816

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