{"id":26108,"date":"2026-10-15T15:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T01:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/?p=26108"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T01:13:49","slug":"direct2uh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/vi\/direct2uh\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct2UH expands to all 10 UH campuses, reaches more Hawai\u02bbi seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Hawai\u02bbi and Hawai\u02bbi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2UH in its second year, giving Hawai\u02bbi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 UH campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UH M\u0101noa has joined UH Hilo, UH West O\u02bbahu and the seven UH Community Colleges (Hawai\u02bbi CC, Honolulu CC, Kapi\u02bbolani CC, Kaua\u02bbi CC, Leeward CC, UH Maui College and Windward CC) in Direct2UH for the Class of 2027. Thirteen public charter schools are also eligible this year, further expanding the initiative\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct2UH removes traditional application barriers by providing eligible seniors direct admission to one or more UH campuses based on their grade point average, with no application fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDirect2UH sends a very clear message to Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s students: There is a place for you at the University of Hawai\u02bbi,\u201d UH President Wendy Hensel said. \u201cWith all 10 campuses now participating, students have access to the full range of opportunities UH 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 Hawai\u02bbi.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hensel and HIDOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi officially kicked off the second year of Direct2UH on October 15 at Roosevelt High School, where approximately 245 seniors gathered in the school auditorium. Students received Direct2UH acceptance letters signed by Hensel and Hayashi welcoming them to the UH \u02bbohana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDirect2UH strengthens the partnership between our public schools and the University of Hawai\u02bbi, making the transition from high school to college more accessible for our students,\u201d Superintendent Hayashi said. \u201cOur students work hard throughout their K\u201312 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\u2019re helping more students build on their strengths, pursue their aspirations and prepare for successful futures in Hawai\u02bbi.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct2UH is part of a broader effort to make higher education more accessible and affordable for Hawai\u02bbi families. With strong support for public higher education from state lawmakers and leaders, UH offers affordable pathways to degrees and careers. About 90% of UH Community College graduates and 65% of graduates from UH\u2019s four-year campuses complete their degrees without student loan debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct2UH 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 Direct2UH.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Direct2UH works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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