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.

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.

TRiO Upward Bound

The TRiO Upward Bound program identifies, motivates and prepares eligible students to complete high school, enroll in, and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.

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.