UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

Welcome to the College Opportunities Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa!

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.

The 2024 COP Application deadline has passed and the application is now closed.

SUMMER & FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM

Summer Program

  • Earn three college credits
  • Live in the UHM Dorms
  • Prep for college writing
  • Registration & educational planning
  • Experience college-level workload
  • Create a sense of community & belonging
    (All Expenses Covered)

First-Year Program

  • Navigate UHM successfully
  • Academic & Major Advising
  • Financial Aid Counseling
  • Enrollment in COP’s UNIV 110 course
  • Home base on UHM campus

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF BEING IN COP

  • Get a head start with early access & exposure to campus life and resources
  • Build a small community among COP peers while developing lifelong friends
  • Receive personalized support and guidance throughout your academic journey
  • Have a home base to hang out, use our computers, print for free, eat, and meet with friends