Hawaiʻi Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Hilo, HI. Operating on a semester system.

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Hilo, HI
2K+ students
@hawaii.hawaii.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026 Semester

The semester, explained for Hawaiʻi Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Semester
Campus terms
10
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
  2. Spring 2027 Semester
  3. Summer Session I 2027
  4. Summer Session III 2027
  5. Summer Session II 2027

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Campus language

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10 terms

A

ASUHC
Associated Students of Hawaiʻi Community College, the student government body.

B

Bamboo Hale
The student-run fine dining laboratory for the Culinary Arts program.

H

Hale Ikena
Apartment-style housing units shared with UH Hilo students.
Hale Kanilehua
Traditional-style residence hall shared with UH Hilo students.
Hale Kauanoe
Traditional-style residence hall shared with UH Hilo students.
Hale Kehau
Suite-style residence hall shared with UH Hilo students.

T

The Caf
The main dining hall located on the adjacent UH Hilo campus, used by HawCC residents.
The Cafeteria
The Manono campus food service area located in Building 382.
The Hilo Side
Term used by Pālamanui-based students to refer to the main Manono campus operations.

U

Upper Campus
The adjacent University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo campus, often visited by HawCC students for shared services.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Building 379
The main administration building on the Manono campus housing Admissions and Records.
Building 388
The Nursing and Allied Health building on the Manono campus.
da_ohana_corner_caf
Da Ohana Corner Café
hawai_i_cc_cafeteria
Hawaiʻi CC Cafeteria
Hele-On
The Hawaiʻi County bus system which provides transit between campuses and residential areas.
Laulima
The online learning management system used for course materials and digital assignments.
Manono
The primary campus of Hawaiʻi Community College located in Hilo.
Pālamanui
The Hawaiʻi Community College campus located in North Kona (West Hawaiʻi).
STAR
The UH system-wide online platform used for registration, tracking degree progress, and graduation.
TLC
The Learning Center, the primary hub for tutoring, testing, and academic support services.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Semester runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Hilo for Hawaiʻi Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Hilo.

Timezone

Hawaii Time (HT)

Median Rent

$1,427

Cost of Living Index

120

Student Population

5,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Hele-On Bus

Nearest Airports

Hilo International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical rainforest

Avg Annual Temp

74°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Manono Campus Lots

surface_lot • First-come, first-served

Includes designated 15-minute stalls for culinary takeout.

UH Hilo General Parking Areas

surface_lot • Variable

Permit-free under temporary program during standard hours; overnight requires authorization.

Campus News

Latest updates from Hawaiʻi Community College

Homecoming: Lei Kapono returns to lead Hawaiʻi CC

Interim Chancellor Lei Kapono began her tenure on November 2, returning to the campus where she previously served for eight years to lead the college through its next phase.

Nov 2, 2026

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Golden! UH Community Colleges win big at regional marketing awards

The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges system received multiple gold awards for marketing and video campaigns showcasing student success.

Oct 29, 2026

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Campuses CLOSED due to Hurricane Nolo impact (Sept 24-27, 2026). Operations resumed following storm recovery.

Campuses CLOSED due to Hurricane Nolo impact (Sept 24-27, 2026). Operations resumed following storm recovery.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Hawaiʻi Community College

Veterans Day - Campus Closed

November 11, 2026

All Campuses

Hawaiʻi Community College will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Pālamanui (Kona) Food Distribution

November 18, 2026

Pālamanui – Kaliko Lānai

Fall 2026 food distribution for students at Hawaiʻi CC Pālamanui. First come, first served while supplies last.

Manono Campus Hui ʻOhana Food Distribution

November 19, 2026

Manono Campus – Building 3393

Food distribution starting at 11:30 AM for Hawaiʻi CC students and 12:00 PM for the public. Volunteers are needed.

Thanksgiving Day - Campus Closed

November 26, 2026

All Campuses

Hawaiʻi Community College will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Non-Instructional Day

November 27, 2026

All Campuses

Non-instructional day following Thanksgiving; check specific facility hours for service availability.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Hawaiʻi Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Hale ʻAlahonua

Room types: single bedroom in two person unit

Hale ʻIkena

Room types: two bedroom apartment shared 4 person unit

Hale Kanilehua

Room types: double bedroom in traditional room

Hale Kauanoe

Room types: double bedroom in traditional room

Hale Kēhau

Room types: double bedroom in four person suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@hawaii.hawaii.edu

Official Website

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