MISSION STATEMENT
C.O.P provides Hawaiʻi residents admission to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa through our summer and first-year experience. Our program empowers, uplifts, and meets each participant's unique needs while supporting their academic, social, and personal growth.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We are dedicated to fostering a pathway towards higher education for individuals who want to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. We take pride in nurturing positive role models who can inspire and uplift communities that are underrepresented at UHM. At C.O.P., we recognize that structured support is key to success. Our program is tailored to meet the unique needs of each participant, offering a nurturing environment where growth and achievement flourish. Through our statewide entry-level freshman program, we provide an immersive and enriching summer and first-year residential college experience for Hawaiʻi residents. Those who complete the rigorous requirements of our summer program gain admission to UH Mānoa in the upcoming fall semester and seamlessly transition into our First-Year Academic Program.
