North Hawaiʻi Education and Research Center (NHERC)

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North Hawai'i Education and Research Center: Education Your Way Locally.

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The North Hawai'i Education and Research Center (NHERC) in Honoka'a is located 40 miles North of Hilo. NHERC is open Monday thru Thursday from 7:45 am to 6:30 pm and Friday from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. NHERC offers the following classes, services and opportunities:

Credit Courses

UH Hilo credit courses are offered face-to-face and online formats. High school students are eligible to take UH Hilo course at NHERC through the Running Start program.

Non-Credit Courses

Non-credit courses are offered for personal development each semester.

Computer Lab

NHERC has a computer lab available for use by students enrolled at any UH campus and for community member use.

Facility Use

A conference room and classrooms are available for UH and community members use.

Test Proctoring

Proctoring is available for UH system students and out of state students.