Ka Hiki Mai Program

Ka Hiki Mai Program Overview

You’re ready to take the next step in your educational journey—and we’re here to help you do it. At Chaminade, we’re proud to partner with Kapiolani Community College (KCC) to help you prepare to transition to a bachelor’s degree program and continue your journey toward a rewarding, successful career.

The Ka Hiki Mai Scholars Program will help you transition to a Bachelor’s Degree program with the support and experience you need to achieve your goals. You’ll be considered part of our Chaminade ‘ohana and able to take advantage of our wide range of academic offerings, cutting-edge research opportunities and strong career development and advising programs.

We know you’ll find a perfect fit at Chaminade and we can’t wait to help you take the next step.

For more information on how to apply, contact program partnership coordinator Avi Gonzalez or KCC counselor Amy Cook.

Events

Mentors will help with researching universities and colleges, college and scholarship applications, resumes and personal statements.

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Not Nursing, Now What?
Wednesday, March 24 | 2 PM HST
Zoom: https://chaminade.zoom.us/j/98975708361

Attend a panel of hospital personnel discussing all of the various roles in a hospital besides simply a doctor or a nurse. Discuss what degrees will help with which roles and ask questions.

Sustainability in Environmental Design
Wednesday, April 28 | 2 PM HST
Zoom: https://chaminade.zoom.us/j/98975708361

Learn how sustainability and Interior and Environmental Design go hand in hand.

Monday, March 1, 2021 | 5:30-7:30 PM HST
Kapi’olani Community College students – Register Here >>
(Space is limited)

Partnering with the Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology program at Chaminade University, we are hosting three virtual group workshop sessions for Kapi’olani Community College students. At the end of the session students will: Have a chance to connect with other students who are experiencing similar stressors Be provided with some information about the psychology of stress Leave the group with some practical tips and strategies on how to deal with stress

Wednesday, March 3 | 5:30-7:30 PM HST
Kapi’olani Community College students – Register Here >>
(Space is limited)

Thursday March 4 | 5:30-7:30 PM HST
Kapi’olani Community College students – Register Here >>
(Space is limited)

My Transfer Story, Alumni Edition
Thursday, March 11 | 10:30 AM HST
Zoom: https://chaminade.zoom.us/j/98975708361

Leslie-Christine Flint is a U.S. Navy veteran, mother of five and current spouse to a submariner. Beginning at Kapi’olani Community College she earned her A.A. in Liberal Arts and her B.S. in Forensic Science with a minor in Biology from Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Financial Literacy: Ask a Financial Planner
Thursday, April 8 | 2:00 PM HST
Zoom: https://chaminade.zoom.us/j/98975708361

Ever wonder if you actually need a financial planner? Or what does a financial planner even do? And how do I even find one? Here’s your chance to ask all those questions and more with Shellane Ogashi, CFP® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, CIMA® – Certified Investment Management Analyst®, CDFA® – Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®

Let Us Tell You More

Contact Us

AVI GONZALEZ
Chaminade University Partnership Coordinator
(808) 735-4762
avi.gonzalez@chaminade.edu

AMY COOK
Kapiolani Community College Counselor
(808) 734-9581
amycook@hawaii.edu

Videos from Past Events

Students Like You Series – Dorie Sanborn

Students Like You Series – Ronni Gallegos

Students Like You Series – Rachel Kane

Financial Literacy Series – Shellane Ogashi

Career Opportunities & Preparedness in English & the Sciences

Putting the “Public” in Public Health

Oceanside Chat

Take Chaminade-KCC hybrid courses.

While you’re still working toward your associate’s degree at KCC, you’ll have the unique opportunity to take Chaminade-KCC hybrid courses taught by a team of Chaminade University and KCC faculty and alongside students from both institutions.

Guidance by a Chaminade Student mentor.

As soon as you start in the program, you’ll be connected with a Chaminade student mentor to help you acclimate to campus life and be a resource as you navigate the daunting transfer process.

Chaminade student mentoring tutoring another student

Participation in an exciting, hands-on summer research institute.

You’ll have a chance to participate in an exciting, hands-on summer research institute under the guidance of a faculty mentor, who will help you build your skills and apply what you’ve learned.

Chaminade student explaining her research project at Chaminade's research exhibition event

Opportunities to develop as a leader.

You’ll also have a host of opportunities to develop as a leader on campus and in the community.

Student speaking at the Mahalo Scholarship Luncheon

Experience life at Chaminade, including fun events at our beautiful Kaimuki campus.

And you’ll experience life at Chaminade, including fun events at our beautiful Kaimuki campus that will give you a chance to enjoy—and be a part of—our strong University ‘ohana.