Early Admissions Programs

Windward CC provides educational opportunities for high school students through our special Early Admissions Programs. These programs allow high school students to earn college credits and get a head start in their college studies while attending high school.

Hālau Hekili

Hālau Hekili offers something unique for middle school students in Ko‘olaupoko entering 9th grade who are looking for a different kind of high school experience. It’s a 4-year program that blends high school with college, allowing you to earn a Hawaiian Knowledge Innovation (HIKI) certificate along with your high school diploma.

TRiO Educational Talent Search

Educational Talent Search (ETS) serves young people in grades six through twelve in career and college planning. The goal of ETS is to increase the number of youth who complete high school to enroll in and complete college. ETS students participate in grade-specific activities held at their school, in the community, and at college campuses.

PaCES (Pacific Center for Environmental Studies)

The PaCES program encourages and supports environmental science education, research and stewardship at Windward Community College through undergraduate environmental science enrichment through classroom instruction and research, workforce training, K-12 environmental science enrichment, teacher training, and community environmental science awareness.