September 10, 2026
Update on the Future of Hawaii Tokai International College
Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) would like to provide an update to our March 5, 2026 announcement regarding the College’s planned closure.
After careful consideration of changes in circumstances since the original announcement and our responsibility to our students, the HTIC Board of Trustees approved a revised timeline on August 10, 2026. Under the revised plan, HTIC will conclude its educational programs at the end of the Summer 2028 term, one year earlier than previously planned.
The revised timeline is as follows:
Final intake for the College Preparatory (CP) Program: April 2027
Final intake for the Liberal Arts (LA) Program: April 2027
Conclusion of educational programs: September 2028
HTIC will continue to provide academic instruction, advising, and student services throughout the remaining period. We do not expect the revised timeline to affect the academic plans of our currently enrolled students.
Students entering the CP Program in April 2027 will also receive individualized academic and transfer support to help them continue their education after HTIC, as needed.
HTIC remains committed to supporting our students and protecting their educational interests throughout this transition.
Please note: The timeline in the March 5, 2026 announcement below has been revised. Please refer to the September 2026 update above for the current timeline.
March 5, 2026
Announcement on the Future of Hawaii Tokai International College
The Board of Trustees of Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) has approved a plan for the orderly and phased conclusion of the College’s academic operations, following a comprehensive review of enrollment trends, financial sustainability, and long-term institutional viability.
HTIC will continue to operate during a multi-year teach-out period to ensure that all currently enrolled students, as well as those admitted through the final intake, are able to complete their academic programs or transfer to appropriate institutions if necessary.
On February 26, 2026, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) acknowledged HTIC’s request for voluntary withdrawal from ACCJC membership effective September 28, 2029, as part of this planned transition. The Commission also recognized HTIC’s commitment to maintaining accreditation and compliance throughout the teach-out period.
The current timeline is as follows:
Final intake for the College Preparatory Program: April 2027
Final intake for the Liberal Arts Program: April 2028 (with the exception of CP students advancing into the Liberal Arts Program)
Final graduation ceremony: June 22, 2029
Conclusion of academic operations: September 2029
HTIC will continue to provide academic instruction, advising, and student services throughout this period. Additional updates will be shared on this website as further information becomes available.
The ACCJC Action Letter is available below for reference:
For updated accreditation information, click here.