Kapiolani Community College is a public, co-educational commuter college in Honolulu, Hawaii. Formerly known as Kapiolani Technical School, the College is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaii system anchored by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.

Kapiolani Community College is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was established in 1946 as Kapiolani Technical College and was administered by the Territory of Hawaii 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 Hawaii at Mānoa. The school adopted its current name as part of the realignment of programs.

The College is primarily a vocational school that is the part of the University of Hawaii System. Kapiolani Community College is a gathering place where Hawaii’s cultural diversity is celebrated, championed and reflected in the students, faculty, staff, administration and curriculum. It is a nurturing workplace of choice for strong and caring faculty, staff, and administrators committed to a shared vision and set of values.

The College strives to be the first choice for education and training for Hawaii’s people. And for this task it provides open access, and promotes students’ progress, learning and success with low tuition and high quality instructional program, student development and support services, and selective areas of excellence and emphasis. The school also prepares students to meet rigorous baccalaureate requirements and personal enrichment goals by offering a high quality liberal arts program.

Students are prepared to meet rigorous employment and career standards as College offers online distance education learning. The College also prepares students for lives of ethical, responsible community involvement by offering opportunities for increased civic engagement; leads locally, nationally and internationally in the development of integrated international education through global collaborations; uses human, physical, technological and financial resources effectively and efficiently to achieve ambitious educational goals.

Students are eligible to apply this College if they are 18 years of age or older, or have earned a high school diploma or equivalency. If individuals apply or submit their required documents after the close of the application period, their application will be considered on a space available basis.