An online class might be right for you if you want or need a flexible school schedule, know how to study independently, have self-discipline and motivation, and are ready to actively engage with the online class content, instructors, and classmates.
Not sure if you’re ready for online learning? Complete the UH Online Readiness Self-Assessment to find out how prepared you are to take an online class.
Have questions about successfully learning in the online environment? Contact our counselor for online learner success.
Degrees & Concentrations
- Associate of Arts (AA) in Hawaiian Studies
- Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts (General)
- Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts w/Concentration:
- AA in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Business Administration
- AA in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Human Development and Family Studies
- AA in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Social Work
- AA in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Elementary Education*
- AA in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Secondary Education*
- Associate of Science (AS) in Accounting*
- Associate of Science (AS) in Information Technology*
- Associate of Science (AS) in Paralegal*
*Coming soon
Academic Certificates
Academic Subject Certificates
Certificate of Achievement
- Certificate of Achievement – Accounting*
- Certificate of Achievement – Information Technology*
- Certificate of Achievement – Information Security and Assurance*
- Certificate of Achievement – Paralegal*
Certificate of Competence

Kapi‘olani Community College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

We were ranked #1 for online associates & community college education in Hawai‘i (UniversityHQ) and #4 best online community college in the nation (College Consensus).
Helpful Resources
Tutoring & Peer Mentoring
- Tutor.com: UHCC free online, on-demand tutoring in a variety of subjects
- Online Learning Academy: UH free online tutoring in math, science, and writing by highly qualified college tutors
- STEM: Free online science, computer science, engineering, and math mentoring by Kapi’olani CC STEM major students. The STEM Center is located on the second floor of Koki’o building.
- The Study Hub: Free online and in-person math and writing support. The Study Hub is located on the second floor of the Library.