Hoʻokō Rising Scholars Program
The Hoʻokō Rising Scholars Program is a federally funded program committed to the success of first-time, first-year students from under-represented or under-resourced communities at Hawaiʻi Pacific University. The Hawaiian word Hoʻokō finds its origin in the root word kō meaning to fulfill, as in a promise. Our goal is to create equity by providing additional resources and support to elevate these students’ academic skills and performance and build their expertise and network to move into their ideal careers.
Hoʻokō students receive personal assistance with navigating their first two years of college, including building their college network of friends; strengthening skills to navigate their classes, projects, and exams; exploring future careers that best suits their interests; and refining their academic and career plans to graduate and move into their future jobs. Our staff consists of our own dedicated tutors, coordinators, and academic and career coaches, who work together to ensure that every student gets personal, 1-on-1 guidance, support, and resources to overcome the challenges in the classroom, at home, and in their search for their career and place in the community.
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Move-In Day |
August 22, 2024 |
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New Student Orientation |
August 23-24, 2024 |
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First Day of Classes |
August 26, 2024 |
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Labor Day – University Holiday |
September 2, 2024 |
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Last day to drop with 100% Refund & last day to register |
September 3, 2024 |
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HRSP Big Welcome |
September 6, 2024 |
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HRSP Ala Moana Beach Day |
September 7, 2024 |
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Don’t Be Basic: Sharpen Those Study Skills Webinar |
September 19, 2024 |
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Last day to drop out without W Grade |
September 23, 2024 |
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Pre-Nursing Q&A |
TBD |
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Scholarship Hustle: Let’s Get This Bread Workshop |
October 4, 2024 |
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Career Fair |
October 9, 2024 |
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Puppy or Kitten De-stress Day |
October 10, 2024 |
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Be a Google Docs GOAT: Saving, Sharing, & Submitting Assignments Webinar |
October 15, 2024 |
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Midterm Grades Due |
October 23, 2024 |
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Marine Bio, Marine Affairs, & Oceanography Q&A |
TBD |
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Academic Adventures: Study Abroad, Majors, and More Workshop |
November 1, 2024 |
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Last day to drop with W Grade |
November 4, 2024 |
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Veteran’s Day – University Holiday |
November 11, 2024 |
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Spilling the Tea: A Conversation on Dating & Sexual Health (iykyk) Webinar |
November 14, 2024 |
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Business Q&A |
TBD |
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Thanksgiving Break – University Holiday |
November 28-29, 2024 |
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ʻOhana Feast |
November 28, 2024 |
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Finals Week |
December 9-15, 2024 |
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Term Ends |
December 15, 2024 |
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Final Grades Due for Fall 2024 |
December 18, 2024 |