Director: Michael Maglaya Staff Directory

Queen Lili`uokalani Center for Student Services Rm. 206 Phone: 956-6186 FAX: 956-6837 Website: www.hawaii.edu/cop Email: maglaya@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa's (UHM) College Opportunities Program (COP) is a statewide program offering summer and first-year residential college experience for the under-represented minority, disadvantaged or non-traditional students.

COP's mission is to recruit, screen, select, and prepare pre-freshmen for college success and UHM via summer instruction. Participants are provided academic, financial, and personal counseling, as well as workshops and other support services. The program recruits Hawaii residents who are American citizens, U.S. nationals, or persons holding permanent visas who may not meet the requirements for regular UHM admission, are academically underprepared, economically disadvantaged, ethnically underrepresented on campus, non-traditional, or in need of a stuctured college entry. Applicants must have the potential, commitment and desire to pursue a four-year degree at UHM.

For over 35 years, the College Opportunities Program has operated under the belief that given a chance, individuals who are motivated and provided with new learning opportunities and support services can succeed in their first year here at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and eventually earn a baccalaureate degree. This year, 55 students from across the state of Hawaii were selected for the 37th class - COP 2006.

For more information visit the College Opportunities Program website:
http://www.hawaii.edu/cop