The Gallaudet Regional Center provides supplemental support for deaf students. KCC offers programs in English for Speakers of Other Languages. An Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa chapter are available for students with exceptional scholastic achievement. The KCC Lama Library offers a wide range of reference publications and services, audiovisual equipment, a reserve section, special collections and study rooms. Supplemental campus learning resource centers include computer, math and science labs.
Counselors provide academic advising for all majors, career exploration, and personal counseling.
Counselors meet with students individually, in group sessions, and sponsor workshops and classes. Student dormitories and apartments may be available to Kapi'olani Community College students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. KCC is located in a desirable residential area offering many convenient rental opportunities. The Maida Kamber Center houses a database of hundreds of employment opportunities for students, assists with resume preparation, interview training, and other job seeking and preparation activities. Kapi'olani Community College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.