Windward Community College: At a Glance
The lush serenity at the base of Oʻahu’s Koʻolau mountains in Kāneʻohe provides a backdrop for Windward Community College’s supportive education in visual and performing arts, veterinary technology, natural and environmental sciences, Hawaiian studies and exploratory programs in marine and aerospace fields.
Areas of Excellence
Education
Windward Community College provides a nurturing environment in which to pursue liberal arts, science and vocational studies. Many students transfer to 4-year institutions, with honors.
Setting
Nature meets tech at this lush, green campus, where modern facilities like the new Library Learning Commons, Palikū Theatre and Hōkūlani Imaginarium make use of the latest equipment in education technology.
Hands On
In field expeditions and in the labs, students receive “high-tech, high touch” skills training in geology, biotechnology, veterinary technology, Hawaiian studies, pre-nursing and pre-engineering.
Creative Culture
Unique among Windward’s Outreach programs, the Hawaiʻi Music Institute features local entertainers and industry professionals sharing their knowledge about music and the business of music.
Fast Facts about Windward Community College
Degrees & Certificates Offered
Undergraduate Students
Full-time Students
Part-time Students
Pell Grant Recipients*
Windward Community College News
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- Policy protects free expression at UH
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- Image of the Week: Weekend Weather
- Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nohea
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- Images of the Week: Monk seals
- Hawaiian Word of the Week: Manakuke
- AI for Action and Impact: PCATT helps future-proof Hawaiʻi’s workforce
- How artist Punky Aloha went from Windward CC to the world stage
- Image of the Week: Chainsaw ice
- Hawaiian Word of the Week: Koholā
- Antarctic expeditioner/student joins UH Board of Regents
- New leadership to help advance UH’s mission
- Wanted: A visionary leader to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future
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45-720 Keaʻahala Road
Kāneʻohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7400
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