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Explore Leeward

Your journey begins here.

Whether you are starting your four-year degree, want training for a new job, or plan to change careers, Leeward offers you a quality education in a supportive environment. Explore the possibilities, get a glimpse of our vibrant Student Life, and let our students tell you why Leeward is a special place.

If you are on campus, visit our new Student Services Welcome Center in AD 201 or contact us if you need assistance.

Need help with applying? Check out our App Sessions.

Create a Custom Viewbook

Need info about Leeward CC? In just 60 seconds, you can create your own customized viewbook based on your interest areas. It’s easy – just select from options in academics, student life and resources, and tell us a little about yourself. You’ll get a unique web page with your choices that you can share with others. Give it a try!

Create your custom viewbook. It only takes 60 seconds – try it!

Why Choose Leeward

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Accessibility

It is easy to get in, we’re in your community, and we have flexible schedules. No SATs or ACTs are needed. No application fee for Hawai‘i Residents.

Quality Education

We have small class sizes, and award-winning faculty with industry experience, degrees, and credentials from colleges across the globe.

Affordability

Leeward costs a fraction of what you would pay at other colleges plus we have free parking, free tutoring and over half of our courses have zero textbook fees.

Keep your Student record updated

Meet with my academic advisor

  • Make sure you’re going to meet all of your degree requirements.

Keep your student record updated.

Easy to Transfer

Your credits from core requirements at Leeward CC will transfer when you are ready to move on to a local or mainland four-year university.

Programs and Support Services

Choose from a variety of programs and services designed to help you reach your educational and career goals.

360° Virtual Tour

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we are still not able to host in-person tours. We anticipate better days ahead, but until then we will be creating a library of virtual tours to showcase key areas on campus. These 360° tours are interactive and you can use your mouse or mobile device to “look around” while you watch the video. Give it a try!

Student Life

It is not always about academics at Leeward. You can have a little bit (or a lot) of fun! Students from our Pearl City or Wai‘anae Moku campus can participate in one or more of the following areas:

Application Sessions

Think you are ready for college? Applying to Leeward is easy! Our Outreach and Recruitment Office offers several FREE sessions to help you get started.

Keep your Student record updated

Meet with my academic advisor

  • Make sure you’re going to meet all of your degree requirements.

Keep your student record updated.

Talk Story Thursday

If you are undecided about a career path, or what the local job market looks like, take a minute to talk story with us and explore your options at Leeward CC.

Schedules and registration information coming soon.

Choose local. Choose Leeward.

“Choose local” means you stay close to home and get a high-quality education. Our Outreach and Enrollment Office  will guide you through the application process and next steps. We have weekday, night and weekend sessions available to fit your schedule.

Schedules and registration information coming soon.

Keep your Student record updated

Meet with my academic advisor

  • Make sure you’re going to meet all of your degree requirements.

Keep your student record updated.

Funding your college journey

UH Community Colleges have the lowest tuition rates in the state but many of our students still need financial assistance. Join us for information sessions about the various ways we can help fund your college education.

Schedules and registration information coming soon.

Got accepted. Now what?

Now that you have received your acceptance letter, join us for a Welcome Wednesday session where you will learn what steps you need to take before you enroll in your classes.

Schedules and registration information coming soon.

Student Spotlights

LEINANI YAHIKU
A mother, a survivor, and a student who helps those who need it most. Watch our video about this outstanding Wai‘anae Moku student.

CHASTON TOBOSA
He wasn’t ready his first time around but Chaston can now go to college while working thanks to our Online AA program.

SAVANNAH MARFIL
As a non-traditional student who served in the Coast Guard, Savannah settled in at Leeward through our Native Hawaiian Center at Pu‘uloa.

Contact the Recruitment Office

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Recruitment Office
(808) 455-0533 

Are you joining our Leeward ‘ohana after high school?
Send us an email.

Are you an adult learner? Returning or transferring to Leeward?
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