Leeward Community College

Leeward Community College occupies a 49-acre campus in Pearl City on the island of Oahu, situated between downtown Honolulu and the North Shore. The campus, established in 1968, features modern structures designed to maximize natural ventilation and take advantage of Hawaii's climate, with buildings arranged around a central mall area that offers views of Pearl Harbor. As part of the University of Hawaii system, Leeward CC operates as an open-admission institution, providing associate degrees and certificates with particular emphasis on liberal arts, culinary arts, digital media, and automotive technology programs. The college serves as a primary educational resource for residents of Leeward and Central Oahu, while also offering distance learning options for students throughout the Hawaiian islands.