CLEP Exams at Kapiolani Community College

Kapiolani Community College is a public community college in Honolulu, Hawaii, and part of the University of Hawaiʻi system. Its campus is located on Oʻahu, near Diamond Head and the Waikīkī area. The college serves local and island communities with open-access higher education and workforce training.

The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career-focused programs across a range of fields. It is especially known for programs connected to health sciences, hospitality and tourism, culinary arts, and liberal arts transfer pathways. As a community college, it also supports students who plan to continue their studies at four-year institutions.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Kapiolani Community College should be treated as a transfer-oriented public institution within the University of Hawaiʻi system. Credit-by-exam policies can vary by department, program, and the receiving institution, so students should confirm how any CLEP score or external credit will apply before relying on it. In general, students who want credit to count toward a degree should verify applicability in advance.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on KCC's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. Kapiolani Community College transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.