Hawaii CC is the only community college in the United States with a Hawaiian Lifestyles degree program with an option to transfer to a 4-year degree program in Hawaiian Studies. All degree programs give students chances for an internship to apply their learning to work experience, service learning, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation. Hawaii CC currently enrolls over 2000 students. It is a small college that offers personalized care for all of its students.

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Intensive English Program (IEP) at Hawai`i Community College is to provide academic English instruction and comprehensive student support services to international students seeking academic, professional or personal goals in a rich, cross-cultural environment. The IEP offers 20 hours a week of academic English instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills. Students are prepared with the skills that they need to study in American universities. The IEP offers a wide variety of student support services to introduce students to the social, cultural, educational, and recreational aspects of Hawai`i.