Be steadfast in the seeking of knowledge. - the motto of Queen Liliʻuʻokalani
🌟 Lamakū is the new Laulima! 🌟
Lamakū is now the official learning management system (LMS) for the University of Hawai‘i. You’ll use it in online, hybrid, and most in-person courses to support your learning journey. 📚✨
Need help getting started? 🎥 Orientation videos are available on the UHCC Lamakū Student Resources webpage and on Welcome to Lamakū. The Discover Lamakū Student Guide includes step-by-step articles on submitting assignments, taking exams, and more — plus info on the Brightspace Pulse and Portfolio apps.
👉 Explore and get comfortable with Lamakū today!
❓ Missing a Course in Lamakū? ❓
If you don’t see your class under My Courses after signing in, check your Sites Drawer by clicking the Select a course… icon (looks like 9 tiles) in the top right corner next to your name. 🗂️✨
Still not there? Reach out to your instructor for help.
Zoom: Your Virtual Classroom 💻
Zoom is a web conferencing tool that lets you connect with your instructor and classmates from anywhere! 🌎✨ You can see, hear, and chat with each other — whether you join from a computer or mobile device 📱💻.
Some classes may meet live on Zoom, while others may use recorded lectures you can watch later. 🎥📚
👉 Need help? Check out these resources:
Zoom Quickstart Guide for Students (Google Slide presentation)
If at any time you need support or assistance, seek help immediately. See below for a list of links and/or phone numbers of Hawaiʻi CC and UH system support services available in person, by phone, or online to help you.
Basic Needs
Basic needs include food, housing, childcare, mental health, financial resources, and transportation. Student basic needs security is critical for ensuring strong academic performance, persistence and graduation, and overall student well-being. If you or someone you know is experiencing basic needs insecurity, please see the UH System Basic Needs website.
Google Help
Computer Tutorials
Additional Technical Assistance
The UH System Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk based on Oahu is Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays:
Phone: 808-956-8883, Toll-Free: (neighbor islands) 1-800-558-2669
Fax: 808-956-2108
Email: help@hawaii.edu
Academic Support Services – (If you need help with your coursework)
Your Instructor: Your instructor is available to help you. Contact him/her to schedule a meeting.
Mookini Library: (Hilo) UH-Hilo Campus, 808-932-7284, Lari-Ann Au, Librarian: 808-932-7510
The Learning Center (TLC): (Hilo) UH-Hilo Campus, 808-934-2530. Provides laptop loans, peer mentoring & tutoring services, and spaces to study and use computers.
Hale Kea Testing and Advancement Center: (Hilo) Manono Campus Building 387, 808-934-2540. Hale Kea provides a computer lab, a study area, and test proctoring.
Hawaiʻi CC-Pālamanui Library and Learning Center: (Kona) Pālamanui, 808-969-8830
Provides placement and online class test proctoring, library-related services, and spaces to study and use computers.
Kō Education Center: (Honoka'a), 808-775-8890. Kō offers a computer lab, a study area, and test proctoring services.
Free Online Tutoring ; Tutor.com
UH-Hilo Bookstore, (Hilo) UH Hilo Campus, 808-932-7394
Student Support Services – (academic advising; financial aid or personal counseling)
Advising and Counseling: East Hawai‘i 808-934-2720, Pālamanui 808-969-8816
Services for students with disabilities: Ha‘awi Kokua Program - 808-934-2725
Mental Wellness and Personal Development Services assist students in enhancing their resilience while building on their existing strengths and honoring their individuality. Confidential counseling/therapy services are free for enrolled students from all Hawaii CC campuses.
Financial Aid: East Hawaiʻi 808-934-2712, Pālamanui 808-969-8816