Hawaiʻi Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone: (415) 506- 0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org
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Hawaiʻi CC will be undergoing an accreditation review in spring 2025 under ACCJC, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Any member of the community college or public may submit a third-party comment by completing the Commisionʻs online third-party comment form. Institutions will be provided an opportunity to review applicable third-party comments.
Complaints Against Member Institutions
Students and members of the public who desire to file a formal complaint related to noncompliance with accreditation standards may contact the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) directly. The commission can be contacted at: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges; Western Association of Schools and Colleges; 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone: (415) 506- 0234. Email: accjc@accjc.org.
Complaints Against the Commission
Individuals who wish to file a formal complaint to the Commission about the ACCJC should become familiar with the requirements for doing so prior to contacting the Commission.
- ACCJC's Policy on Complaints Against the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Complaint Form
Third Party Comments
A third-party comment may be submitted to the Commission at any time as it relates to the compliance of a member institution with Eligibility Requirements, Accreditation Standards, or Commission policies.
Individuals who wish to make comments on the institutions that are undergoing review in the current semester and that are being considered by the Commission at its next meeting, should use the Third Party Comments Form and be sure to include their name, address, phone number, and email address.
The following Hawai'i Community College programs have additional accreditation, certification, or approval through their respective agencies:
Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts (CULN) Program
- Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095. To inquire about filing a complaint, call (904) 824-4468
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (NURS) Program
- Approved by the Hawai'i State Board of Nursing, PVLD/DCCA, Attn: Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801. To inquire about filing a complaint, call (808) 587- 3295.
- Disclosure of Information About Hawai’i Community College Nursing and Allied Health Division Accreditation
The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing at Hawai’i Community College at the Manono and Palamanui/Kona campuses located in 1175 Manono Street Hilo, HI 96720 and 73-4225 Ane Keohokālole Hwy. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000 www.qcenursing.orgThe most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Hawai’i Community College Associate in Science Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing (PRCN) Program
- Approved by the Hawai'i State Board of Nursing, PVLD/DCCA, Attn: Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801. To inquire about filing a complaint, call (808) 587- 3295.
Hawai'i Community College Children's Center
- Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 1313 L St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005. To inquire about filing a complaint, call (202) 232-8777
Substantive Change – Distance Education
- ACCJC DE SP21 (11/12/20) [PDF]
- ACCJC DE Update (10/17/19) [PDF]
- ACCJC AA DE Approval (5/13/09) [PDF]
Substantive Change – Pālamanui (2016)
Listed below are links to important reports and communication with ACCJC.
2012-2016
- ACCJC Letter (7/18/16) [PDF]
- HawCC ;Follow-Up Report 2016 [PDF]
- ACCJC Action Letter (2/5/16) [PDF]
- HawCC Midterm Report 2015 [PDF]
- ACCJC Action Letter (2/6/15) [PDF]
- HawCC Follow-Up Report 2014 [PDF]
- ACCJC Action Letter (2/7/14) [PDF]
- ACCJC External Evaluation Report (12/5/13) [PDF]
- HawCC Follow-Up Report 2013 [PDF]
- HawCC Supplemental Evidence [PDF]
- ACCJC Certificate of Accreditation (3/1/13) [PDF]
- ACCJC Action Letter (2/11/13) [PDF]
- ACCJC External Evaluation Report (10/14-18/12) [PDF]
- 2012 Self Evaluation Report [PDF]
- 2023 Accreditation Annual Report [PDF]
- 2023 Accreditation Annual Fiscal Report [PDF]
- 2022 Accreditation Annual Report [PDF]
- 2022 Accreditation Annual Fiscal Report [PDF]
- 2021 Accreditation Annual Report [PDF]
- 2021 Accreditation Annual Fiscal Report [PDF]
- 2020 Accreditation Annual Report [PDF]
- 2020 Accreditation Annual Fiscal Report [PDF]
- 2019 Accreditation Annual Report [PDF]
- 2019 Accreditation Annual Fiscal Report [PDF]
- 2018 Accreditation Annual Report [PDF]
- 2018 Accreditation Annual Fiscal Report [PDF]
- 2017 Accreditation Annual Report [PDF]
- 2017 Accreditation Annual Fiscal Report [PDF]
Accreditation Liaison Officer
E. Kalani Flores
ekflores@hawaii.edu