CLEP Credits at University of Hawaii Windward Community College

University of Hawaiʻi Windward Community College is a public community college in Kāneʻohe on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi system and serves local and island communities with open-access higher education. The college offers a campus-based learning environment in Windward Oʻahu.

Windward Community College provides associate degree and certificate pathways, along with general education and transfer-oriented coursework. Like many community colleges, it emphasizes access, affordability, and preparation for either immediate employment or continued study at a four-year institution. Students can pursue a range of academic and career-focused options through the college.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Windward Community College should be treated as a public two-year institution within the University of Hawaiʻi system. Credit-by-exam and transfer decisions are typically governed by institutional policy and University of Hawaiʻi requirements, so students should confirm how specific CLEP scores or outside credits apply to their intended program. Policies can vary by course, department, and degree objective.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on Windward CC'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. University of Hawaii Windward Community College transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.