Aloha Class of 2026 & 2027!
The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama (KSK) Dual Credit Program provides students an opportunity to pursue an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in General Studies through a partnership with Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU). The KSK Dual Credit Program is excited to offer a cohort opportunity to a select group of high school students. These students will receive preferential registration into select DC courses leading to an AA degree. Students admitted into the KSK Dual Credit Program HPU AA Cohort will take a rigorous course of study and, after successfully completing all programmatic requirements, will earn an AA Degree in General Studies from HPU as well as a KSK high school diploma.
KSK Dual Credit HPU AA Cohort Application Information:
Application Link: https://bit.ly/3YZSp7y
Application Window:
Opens: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Deadline: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Application Essay Prompt: In 250-300 words, please answer the following: 1) Explain why you want to pursue an HPU Associate of Arts (AA) Degree through the KSK Dual Credit Program. 2) Explain why you would be a good fit for the program. 3) Explain how earning an AA Degree at KSK will help you to achieve your long-term goals.
Applicant Notifications: Applicants who are invited to join the KSK Dual Credit Program AA Cohort will receive an email communication outlining next steps. All applicants will be notified of their invitation status by 12/15/23.
KSK Dual Credit HPU AA Cohort Benefits:
Acceptance into the KSK Dual Credit Program AA Cohort will allow students preferential registration into select DC courses to ensure they meet the course requirements for an AA Degree in General Studies from HPU and as well as a KSK high school diploma.