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College Skills Center

Mission Statement: "The College Skills Center provides access to the skills necessary for students to become responsible, self-directed learners."

The Testing Center

The Honolulu Community College Testing Room is located in the College Skills Center (Bldg. 7, Rm. 316)

  • The Testing Room is for Distance Education and Make-Up exams only.
  • No exams will be given out in the last hour before closing.
  • Picture ID is required.
  • Closed on all State, Federal, and school holidays

Contact Hanwell Kaakimaka, honccdet@hcc.hawaii.edu, (808) 845-9130

Days Hours
Monday & Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hours effective August 24, 2009 - December 18, 2009.

Spring 2010 testing hours will be announced in January.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

The Student ACCESS office will be closed from December 21, 2009 to January 4, 2010. Should you have questions, please contact us by e-mail at access@hcc.hawaii.edu.

If you would like to schedule an appointment during this time, please e-mail access@hcc.hawaii.edu with your name, contact number, and days of available to meet.  We will then contact you to determine a time and place to meet.

Testing and note-taking accommodations for students with documented disabilities. See honolulu.hawaii.edu/disability for more information.

Contact Wayne Sunahara, waynes@hcc.hawaii.edu, 845-9272 or Elizabeth (Libby) Jakubowski, libby@hcc.hawaii.edu, 844-2392

Drop-In Tutoring

The College Skills Center is offering drop-in tutoring for English/writing and math for all HCC students. Tutoring is available in Building 7 Room 313 during the following times:

Topics Days Hours
English/Writing Monday - Thursday
Friday
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Math Mondays - Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Hours effective through December 17, 2009.

Spring 2010 drop-in tutor hours will be announced in January.

Tutoring will be provided by CSC Educational Specialists and qualified student tutors.

If there are any questions, please contact Charles Miller at chmiller@hcc.hawaii.edu or 844-2396.