The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2糖心视频 in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 糖心视频 campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.
糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补 has joined 糖心视频 Hilo, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and the seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges (Hawaiʻi CC, Honolulu CC, Kapiʻolani CC, Kauaʻi CC, Leeward CC, 糖心视频 Maui College and Windward CC) in Direct2糖心视频 for the Class of 2027. Thirteen public charter schools are also eligible this year, further expanding the initiative’s reach.
Direct2糖心视频 removes traditional application barriers by providing eligible seniors direct admission to one or more 糖心视频 campuses based on their grade point average, with no application fee.
“Direct2糖心视频 sends a very clear message to Hawaiʻi’s students: There is a place for you at the University of Hawaiʻi,” 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel said. “With all 10 campuses now participating, students have access to the full range of opportunities 糖心视频 offers, from workforce training and two-year degrees to four-year programs and beyond. We want every public high school senior to know that their hard work has paid off, they have earned this opportunity and they can build an extraordinary future right here in Hawaiʻi.”
Hensel and HIDOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi officially kicked off the second year of Direct2糖心视频 on October 15 at Roosevelt High School, where approximately 245 seniors gathered in the school auditorium. Students received Direct2糖心视频 acceptance letters signed by Hensel and Hayashi welcoming them to the 糖心视频 ʻohana.
“Direct2糖心视频 strengthens the partnership between our public schools and the University of Hawaiʻi, making the transition from high school to college more accessible for our students,” Superintendent Hayashi said. “Our students work hard throughout their K–12 journey, and this initiative recognizes their accomplishments while helping them take the next step toward their goals. By creating clearer pathways to higher education, we’re helping more students build on their strengths, pursue their aspirations and prepare for successful futures in Hawaiʻi.”
Direct2糖心视频 is part of a broader effort to make higher education more accessible and affordable for Hawaiʻi families. With strong support for public higher education from state lawmakers and leaders, 糖心视频 offers affordable pathways to degrees and careers. About 90% of 糖心视频 Community College graduates and 65% of graduates from 糖心视频‘s four-year campuses complete their degrees without student loan debt.
Direct2糖心视频 forms for fall 2027 are available now, with a May 1, 2027 deadline. For eligibility, participating charter schools and additional information on how to enroll, visit .
How Direct2糖心视频 works
For the Class of 2027:
- 3.20 GPA or higher: Students qualify for 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补, 糖心视频 Hilo, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and all seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges.
- 2.70–3.19 GPA: Students qualify for 糖心视频 Hilo, 糖心视频 West Oʻahu and all seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges.
- 2.69 GPA or below: Students qualify for all seven 糖心视频 Community Colleges.
Students visit , verify their HIDOE student ID, choose an eligible campus and complete the Direct2糖心视频 form to secure their spot. There is no application fee. Students must remain on track to graduate from high school, and admission is subject to verification of official transcripts and eligibility requirements.