Hoʻokō Rising Scholars Program

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Hoʻokō Rising Scholars Program

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The Hoʻokō Rising Scholars Program is a federally funded program committed to the success of first-time, first-year students from under-represented or under-resourced communities at Hawaiʻi Pacific ŷAƬ. The Hawaiian word Hoʻokō finds its origin in the root word kō meaning to fulfill, as in a promise. Our goal is to create equity by providing additional resources and support to elevate these students’ academic skills and performance and build their expertise and network to move into their ideal careers.  

Hoʻokō students receive personal assistance with navigating their first two years of college, including building their college network of friends; strengthening skills to navigate their classes, projects, and exams; exploring future careers that best suits their interests; and refining their academic and career plans to graduate and move into their future jobs. Our staff consists of our own dedicated tutors, coordinators, and academic and career coaches, who work together to ensure that every student gets personal, 1-on-1 guidance, support, and resources to overcome the challenges in the classroom, at home, and in their search for their career and place in the community. 

Eligilibility, Expectations and Benefits

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Workshops and Seminars

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Meet Our Staff

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Move-In Day

August 22, 2024

New Student Orientation

August 23-24, 2024

First Day of Classes

August 26, 2024

Labor Day – ŷAƬ Holiday

September 2, 2024

Last day to drop with 100% Refund & last day to register

September 3, 2024

HRSP Big Welcome

September 6, 2024

HRSP Ala Moana Beach Day

September 7, 2024

Don’t Be Basic: Sharpen Those Study Skills Webinar

September 19, 2024

Last day to drop out without W Grade

September 23, 2024

Pre-Nursing Q&A

TBD

Scholarship Hustle: Let’s Get This Bread Workshop

October 4, 2024

Career Fair

October 9, 2024

Puppy or Kitten De-stress Day

October 10, 2024

Be a Google Docs GOAT: Saving, Sharing, & Submitting Assignments Webinar

October 15, 2024

Midterm Grades Due

October 23, 2024

Marine Bio, Marine Affairs, & Oceanography Q&A

TBD

Academic Adventures: Study Abroad, Majors, and More Workshop

November 1, 2024

Last day to drop with W Grade

November 4, 2024

Veteran’s Day – ŷAƬ Holiday

November 11, 2024

Spilling the Tea: A Conversation on Dating & Sexual Health (iykyk) Webinar

November 14, 2024

Business Q&A

TBD

Thanksgiving Break – ŷAƬ Holiday

November 28-29, 2024

ʻOhana Feast

November 28, 2024

Finals Week

December 9-15, 2024

Term Ends

December 15, 2024

Final Grades Due for Fall 2024

December 18, 2024