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.
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.
