{"id":242141,"date":"2026-10-15T11:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T21:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=242141"},"modified":"2026-10-15T17:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T03:16:15","slug":"direct2uh-all-10-campuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/10\/15\/direct2uh-all-10-campuses\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> expands to all 10 <\/abbr> campuses, reaches more Hawaiʻi seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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The University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> and Hawaiʻi<\/span> State Department of Education (HIDOE<\/abbr>) are expanding Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi<\/span> public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 糖心视频<\/abbr> campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.<\/p>\n

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糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa has joined 糖心视频<\/abbr> Hilo, 糖心视频<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span> and the seven 糖心视频<\/abbr> Community Colleges (Hawaiʻi<\/span> CC<\/abbr>, Honolulu CC<\/abbr>, Kapiʻolani<\/span> CC<\/abbr>, Kauaʻi<\/span> CC<\/abbr>, Leeward CC<\/abbr>, 糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College and Windward CC<\/abbr>) in Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> for the Class of 2027. Thirteen public charter schools are also eligible this year, further expanding the initiative’s reach.<\/p>\n

Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> removes traditional application barriers by providing eligible seniors direct admission to one or more 糖心视频<\/abbr> campuses based on their grade point average, with no application fee.<\/p>\n

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“Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> sends a very clear message to Hawaiʻi’s<\/span> students: There is a place for you at the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span>,” 糖心视频<\/abbr> President Wendy Hensel said. “With all 10 campuses now participating, students have access to the full range of opportunities 糖心视频<\/abbr> 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<\/span>.”<\/p>\n

Hensel and HIDOE<\/abbr> Superintendent Keith Hayashi officially kicked off the second year of Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> on October 15 at Roosevelt High School, where approximately 245 seniors gathered in the school auditorium. Students received Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> acceptance letters signed by Hensel and Hayashi welcoming them to the 糖心视频<\/abbr> ʻohana<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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“Everybody was kind of shocked. It was like, wow, we don\u2019t have to do all that extra work. It\u2019s just a blessing,” said Roosevelt High School senior Zaniah Kakiva-Moses after learning that she and her classmates had already earned admission to at least one 糖心视频<\/abbr> campus. “I\u2019m very excited for this opportunity. I\u2019m so thankful for everybody who\u2019s a part of this.”<\/p>\n

“It was kind of sudden. The news came out of nowhere, but I was very excited to hear it,” said fellow Roosevelt senior Keoni Viveiros. “My brother goes to 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa right now, and I\u2019m taking two 糖心视频<\/abbr> Early College courses while I\u2019m in high school. I really love my teachers, so I\u2019m sure the professors there are great as well.”<\/p>\n

For Hayashi, the students\u2019 excitement underscored the importance of creating a seamless transition from high school to higher education and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to build on their achievements.<\/p>\n

“Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> strengthens the partnership between our public schools and the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span>, 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<\/span>.”<\/p>\n

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Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> is part of a broader effort to make higher education more accessible and affordable for Hawaiʻi<\/span> families. With strong support for public higher education from state lawmakers and leaders, 糖心视频<\/abbr> offers affordable pathways to degrees and careers. About 90% of 糖心视频<\/abbr> Community College graduates and 65% of graduates from 糖心视频<\/abbr>‘s four-year campuses complete their degrees without student loan debt.<\/p>\n

Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> 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 Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> .com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How Direct2糖心视频<\/abbr> works<\/h2>\n

For the Class of 2027:<\/p>\n