Mission
At Leeward Community College, we mālama all students and affirm our special commitment to Native Hawaiians. We transform the lives of our students through high-quality, accessible, and affordable education.
Academics
Leeward Community College offers 79 associate degrees and certificates and is classified as an Associate’s/Public 2-year college. Leeward CC ensures student success with an average class size of 21 students and an instructor to student ratio of 20:1. Leeward CC also offers multiple professional development courses and licensing programs from Motorcycle Safety to Computer Courses.
About Student Life
The Student Life Office was inaugurated in 2009 and facilitates co-curricular learning experiences. Campus involvement enables students to gain life skills, increase their civic responsibility, and enrich their personal and professional development.
Student Life’s mission is to create pathways for the next generation of leaders through a co-creative learning environment that inspires students to reach their goals, deepen their passions, and cultivate their leadership skills.
The Student Life staff also manages the Campus Center Student Lounge, approves bulletin board postings, and provides discounted movie tickets.
Student Life Info and Resources
Bulletin Board Posting
Discount Movie Tickets
Facilities
General Info
Student ID Card
Enhance Your College Experience
ASUH-Leeward CC
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Registered Independent Student Organization (RISO)
IM LeeSports
IM LeeGaming
Budget & Finance Committee
Hānai iā Leeward
Board of Student Communications (BOSC)
Ka Mana‘o
Areas of Interest
Within our areas of study you will find several disciplines that might appeal to you. Browse our listing of disciplines to see how they are connected to an area or program.
Contact Us
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Phone: (808) 455-0208
Email: leewardstudentlife-L@lists.hawaii.edu
Office: AD 229
Bulletin Board Posting
Student Life manages several bulletin boards across campus (including an online board) that allow those within the campus, and the community,reach out to Leeward CC students, faculty, and staff. Posting on these boards is allowed under the following regulations that are intended to ensure maximum opportunities for information dissemination and to minimize damage to campus facilities, littering, and posting of unauthorized material.
New Online Bulletin Board
- allows all of our students and fac/staff community to view the resources and events on and off campus at any time/any place.
- Request to post your information on the padlet by clicking on the + button on the bottom right. Student Life will approve or disapprove within 48 hours based on our guidelines.
- Email us to inform us of your posting and if you want a response in regards to your post request.
- The Padlet guidelines:
- Postings will be removed after 60 days unless specified by the Student Life Office.
Non-Acceptable Postings
The Student Life Office will not approve the following:
- Postings which convey inflammatory language or obscene graphics.
- Income opportunity advertisements.
- Housing advertisements which discriminate against a renter based upon ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
- Consumption or sales of drugs or alcohol.
The Student Life staff reserves the right to remove approved flyers at their discretion.
Campus Bulletin Board Posting Guidelines
There are separate guidelines for Leeward CC campus groups (registered student organizations and campus divisions and units) and off-campus affiliates and groups.
If any of the below guidelines are violated the student organization, division or unit will be given a onetime warning. The second offense will result in a one month probation period for posting.
There are bulletin boards dedicated solely to Student Life and ASUH for easy accessibility regarding updated ASUH/Student Life information and updated activities for students.
- The ASUH bulletin board outside of the ASUH Office contains information regarding approved minutes and upcoming events.
- Information regarding IM LeeSports will be showcased in the encased bulletin board outside of AD 229.
- Bulletin Board next to AD 229 is for Student Life Updates.
Leeward CC Campus Groups Guidelines:
- All flyers must be emailed to Student Life:
- All flyers will also be considered for inclusion on the Campus Digital Signage System.
- Only one flyer can be posted on each campus bulletin board
- Maximum Flyer Size: 8’’ x 14’’
- Maximum days of posting: 30 days from Student Life approval date
- Flyers must be removed three days after the event
Posting Process:
- Flyer must be emailed to Student Life.
- Student Life staff will verify that your content is relevant to the students and the campus and will send an email approving your flyer. (STAMP IS NOT NEEDED)
- The Student Life Office only approves flyers and do not post them.
Off Campus Affiliates and Groups:
Includes flyers not related to any campus student organization, division or unit. This may include but is not limited to: community information, sale advertisements, event information, and housing advertisements.
General Guidelines and Process:
- All flyers must be TYPED and brought into the Student Life Office, AD 229 for approval
- An approval stamp must be given in the lower right hand corner of all flyers in order to post. (Suggestion: Bring in one flyer and make copies with approval stamp)
- Only one flyer can be posted on each campus bulletin board
- Flyer Size: Sales & Housing: 8.5” x 11” or smaller
- All Others: Maximum Flyer Size: 11’’ x 17’’
- Maximum days of posting: 30 days after the date of approval stamp
- Flyers must be removed three days after the event
Restroom Bulletin Boards will be utilized for the following:
- Confidential and sensitive information only
- Can include but not limited to the following type of posting:
- STD Testing
- Domestic/Sexual Violence Resources
- Homeless Shelter Resources
- Student Support Group Information such as Reaching Out or Gay Straight Alliance
- Suicide Hotline Resources
Approval Process:
- All flyers must be stamped and posted by the Student Life Office
- Flyers will be posted for a maximum of 60 days, unless otherwise specified
- Approval is at the discretion of the Student Life Office
Specific Guidelines by Category:
Job Opportunities: Career Central maintains two job announcement platforms for off-campus employment.
- To post your flyer to our online bulletin board (Padlet) please contact the Career Central Office at (808) 455-0240.
- Employers are welcome to post their current job openings to our online platform (SECE) free of charge.
To post job opportunities please contact:
- Off-campus jobs – Career Central: (808) 455-0240
- On-campus or State of Hawai‘i jobs – Human Resources Office: (808) 455-0326
Job opportunity advertisement can ONLY be displayed on these designated bulletin boards.
Sales Advertisement:
Sales of personal items between campus constituents can be both beneficial and convenient. The Student Life Office assumes no responsibility for the meeting and/or transaction between buyer and seller.
Advertisements from sellers must reveal:
- Item Description
- Price or OBO
- Both contact name and contact information. Buyers should assume caveat emptor (“Buyer Beware”) principles in researching the sale, meeting the seller, and transacting the sale.
Housing Advertisements:
Leeward Community College is a commuter campus, and The Student Life Office provides bulletin boards as a system for publicity between tenants and landlords. Leeward Community College neither screens nor previews any housing opportunities. Renters and landlords should use their own discretion in determining tenant suitability.
Housing ads should state, at minimum:
- Address of the property
- Landlord/rental manager’s name and contact information
- Amount of rent
- Number of rooms, bathrooms, and parking
- Utilities and amenities, if applicable
The Student Life Office will not approve housing advertisements which discriminate against a renter based upon ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, and age.
More housing opportunities:
- Apartment Guide
- Rent To Work Program provides short-term rental subsidy assistance for up to 24 months
- OneOahu provides income, housing, and legal aid services
- Catholic Charities
- Aloha United Way
- UH Månoa Student Housing
Discount Movie Tickets
As a service to Leeward CC students, the Student Life Office provides discount movie tickets to Consolidated and Regal Theaters. Purchase tickets in the office, AD 229.
*Maximum of 6 tickets/semester.
*Must show validated Leeward Student ID Card.
EXACT cash and checks accepted. Please make checks payable to “Leeward Community College.”
Student Purchases (Must show Validated Student ID Card):
- Per ticket: $7.50
- No Expiration Date
- All theatre locations: Ward, Olino By Consolidated Theatres, Mililani, Pearlridge, Kapolei, Kahala
- Exclusion/Use: New Releases; Waiting period of 2 wks after release of movie
- No upgrade or surcharge on discounted tickets.
- All student & Military need proper ID’s
Regal Cinemas
- Per Ticket: $8.00
- No Expiration Date
- All theatre locations: Dole Cannery, Pearl Highlands, Kapolei Commons, Windward
- Exclusion/Use: New Releases; Waiting period of 2 wks after release of movie
- No upgrade or surcharge on discounted tickets.
- All student & Military need proper ID’s
Facilities
Student Lounge
The Student Lounge is a comfortable area open to students for gathering, studying, and relaxing between classes. The Lounge is equipped with comfortable furniture, access to Hānai iā Leeward, Leeward Hui ʻOhana swap area, TV’s, and a microwave.
The Lounge also hosts student events such as open stage, live entertainment, video game tournaments, and other departmental events. Please be considerate when events are in the Lounge.
Student Lounge Hours of Operation:
Second Level Campus Center Building
Enter through the ADA door
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: Closed
Closed during Summer Sessions
Student Lounge Community Standards:
- Students must adhere to Leeward CC’s Student Conduct Code.
- Be courteous towards others and respectful of all property.
- Comply with Staff instructions and/or requests.
- Be considerate during events—activities prohibited include, but are not limited to: TV usage, video games, music playing, loud conversations/socializing, and/or disruptive behavior.
- Clean up trash and personal items.
- Students are responsible for their personal items.
- Use of the Lounge is at your own risk—Staff, Leeward CC, and the University of Hawai‘i are exempt from liability regarding lost, stolen, and damaged items and/or bodily injury.
- Do not tamper with artwork, fixtures, furniture, and/or property.
- Lounge furniture must be utilized for its intended purpose — NO sitting and/or standing on tables, armrests, or chairs.
- Chairs and sofas must be LIFTED, NOT DRAGGED, when moving.
- Table casters (wheels) must be unlocked when moving, then re-locked and secured.
- Return furniture to its original location after each use.
- NO bare feet, slippers, or shoes are allowed on furniture, tables, and/or chairs.
- NO flying objects including, but not limited to: balls, paper airplanes, and/or drones.
- No smoking or E-cigs
- Staff Desk must remain in its location at all times.
Student Lounge Staff reserves the right to close the Student Lounge or ask any student to leave due to inappropriate behavior and/or conduct as disclosed in the Student Conduct Code and the Student Lounge Community Standards.
The lounge staff thanks you for your cooperation – Mahalo!
General Information
Student Fees
Did you know that included in your tuition fee are student activity fee, student government fee, health center fee, and Board of Student Communication fees? So, get involved and utilize your fees by checking out the health center, talking to the Senators, and attending the free events.
Student Government Fee
$0.81 added to the first credit, each additional credit is $0.81 = Max of $8.10
The new Student Government Fee allows for ASUH to advocate for ALL of our student needs, regardless of the mode of instruction. This fee also supports campus events hosted by divisions and clubs and assists with some operational expenses to create student life on campus. This fee also supports your ability to receive one free Student ID Card.
Health Center Fee
- $15 added to the first credit
Located in AD 223
Take advantage of the services at the Student Health Center and if you already have health insurance please bring your information with you.
UH Athletics
Leeward CC students – you can purchase UH Athletics tickets at the UH Mānoa website!
Student discounts are no longer offered to UH community college students as of Fall 2010. For more information regarding this change please contact the UH Manoa Athletics Department.
Student ID Card
For Continuing and AA Online Cohort SUMMER 2024 registered students fill out this form for a validation sticker or a $10 replacement ID card to be mailed to you. For new students please go to the Welcome Center.
- Fall ID Cards production begins on August 1
- Spring ID Cards production begins on January 2
- Summer ID Cards production begins first day of summer session
- Student ID Cards will not be validated or produced until the start of each semester
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a UH System Student ID Card?
- These ID cards have a standardized look and numbering system for all UH System students.
- The bar code on the front is your UH System library card, good anywhere in the system.
- The number is your UH Student Number, or Banner Number, and is used for accessing your student information online and identifies you to University officials.
Why should I get a Student ID Card?
- The Leeward CC Learning Commons and Test Center requires a UH Student ID Card for entry and usage.
- The UH Library system prefers students use this Student ID Card for free privileges.
- Student Life discounts, movie tickets, access to sporting equipment and prizes.
- UH Mānoa and the Leeward CC Bookstore student rates/discounts.
How do I get a Student ID Card at Leeward CC?
- New ID Cards for students who have never owned a Leeward Student ID Card:
- You must be registered and paid for classes.
- You will need to access your UH portal for verification at the time you get your ID Card
- Bring a government issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, state ID w/ expiration, passport, etc.) to the office.
- After you take your ID picture, your card will be printed and validated, this allows you to qualify for discounts etc.
- Leeward CC students who have an ID Card from another UH System campus:
- You must follow the same instructions for NEW IDs
- Students who already have a Leeward ID Card but want a new one:
- You can use your old UH-LEEWARD CC ID as your photo ID.
- You must return your old LEEWARD CC ID Card.
- You must pay the $10 replacement fee (change of name, lost, stolen, faded, broken, etc)
What if I lost my Student ID Card?
- Leeward CC students receive only one ID card no matter how long they are at the College.
- If you have lost your ID, you may obtain a replacement ID after paying a $10.00 fee.
What if I leave the UH System?
- Students withdrawing from Leeward CC are not required to turn in their current ID card.
- Students receive only one ID card at no charge while they are at Leeward CC, you will need to have your Student ID card if you return.
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Hours TBD, see Student Life Office for walk-ins.
Phone: (808) 455-0564
Email: sableeward@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram and Youtube, @sableeward
The purpose of the Student Activities Board (SAB) is to provide fun, educational, and diverse programs and events for the student body. Events can include video game tournaments, poetry slams, live entertainment, cultural events, and many more.
If interested in joining the Student Activities Board please email Lexer Chou.
Student Activities Board Mission Statement
Leeward CC SAB is committed to the students by inspiring and promoting student ideas and engagement through educational and entertaining events.
View the approved SAB Charter.
Registered Independent Student Organizations (RISO)
Registration for the 2024-2025 academic year is currently open
Any group of six (6) or more students currently enrolled at Leeward CC with a common educational, civic, social, cultural or recreational interest can register as a Registered Independent Student Organization (RISO). RISOs are important to creating a robust and active sudent life on campus!
To register your RISO, please follow the registration process and guidelines below:
Existing/Continuing RISO
- If you were registered for 2023-2024, use this form.
By re-registering your RISO, you do not need to attend any other meetings, unless specified via email by the Student Life Coordinator. - If you have a new Advisor then the Advisor will need to attend the CSA training below. Current Advisors: TBD if you need to attend another training or complete an online version. Will be updated via email.
- The Student Life Coordinator will email you your confirmation or your next steps.
Register a New Club
Register your new club. Once your RISO completes all the requirements then the Student Life Coordinator will email you the RISO Registration Confirmation. Registration requirements are:
- Complete the RISO Registration Form with all the required fields completed. As a reminder the new changes include:
- Submitting a constitution and by-laws
- Listing the six students that are part of the initial registration
- Listing the RISO Advisor information
- Advisor must attend the Mandatory CSA (Clery Act) Training. If you would like to be an Advisor and have not been trained please email Lexer Chou to RSVP for the next training.
- Mandatory RISO Orientation Meeting:
Anyone from the RISO can attend the meeting, does NOT have to be an Advisor (recommended, but not mandatory). Please email Lexer Chou for a meeting. You must attend a meeting before you can be registered.
Registration Criteria
There are guidelines and requirements for registering your RISO that are detailed in the RISO Handbook.
Basic criteria includes:
- Complete the RISO Registration form with the following information:
- List of the six (6) Leeward CC currently enrolled student members of the RISO, their e-mail addresses, and their telephone numbers.
- Submit a current Constitution and By-Laws
- List your financial institution.
- RISOs (any representative) must attend an annual RISO Orientation – email Lexer Chou.
- All RISOs must have an Advisor who is a Leeward CC Faculty or Staff
- All RISO Advisors must attend an annual Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training – email Lexer Chou.
RISO Advisors
RISOs must have an advisor. An advisor can be a valuable source of information and continuity for the group, and MUST be a Leeward CC staff or faculty member. Advisors must sign the Advisor Agreement Form.
Advisors may provide information/advice to the group; participate in orienting and training new members and officers; attend group meetings; and participate in discussions, and reserve campus facilities.
Advisors may not select members (but may participate in selection discussion); determine or direct the group’s programs, goals, performances; control group’s finances; vote; hold office; or represent the group to the University or community.
Budget & Finance Training
If clubs want to request funding from the Budget & Finance Committee for future events, please complete the 20 min training beforehand.
- RISO Handbook
- Sample Participant and Event/Travel Waiver Forms
- Event Planning Guide
- Sample Constitution and By-Laws
- Creating Your Own EIN Account
- Advisor Agreement
Attachments:
Board of Student Communications (BOSC)
The Board of Student Communications encourages and supports student work and publications in journalism, literature, the arts and multimedia. It is funded through the BOSC student fee. The student produced magazine, Ka Mana‘o, is looking for journalists, photographers, and more. Email Stanley Lee for more information.
View the BOSC Charter