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Students in the Kaunaloa Dual Credit program can earn up to 60 college credits and graduate with their Associate's Degree while still in high school!

UPDATE: Learn How to Earn College Credit at KSH – Kaunaloa Info Session

Sept. 30, 2025

UPDATE: In case you missed Monday's info session for Kaunaloa, it has been recorded and is available for viewing, along with other steps you can take to register for dual enrollment classes in Spring 2026

✅ Next Steps to Join Kaunaloa:

1. Fill out the Interest Form w/ your KS email!
�� https://bit.ly/kaunaloasp26
Let us know you’re interested, and we’ll add you to the Canvas course. 

2. Join the Kaunaloa Canvas Course
This is where you’ll complete all required onboarding steps.

3. Complete Modules 1–3 in Canvas
�� Learn about the program, expectations, and course options.

4. Submit Required Forms in Canvas

  • New haumāna: Student Parent agreement with all recommendations & Spring 2026 Course Request
  • Returning haumāna: Student Parent agreement with counselor recommendation & Spring 2026 Course Request. 

�� Important Deadlines

  • Priority Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2025
  • Final Deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2025

Spots are limited, so please apply early! If you have questions, email Dr. Vigilla at ivigilla@ksbe.edu.

Let’s make college credit part of your high school journey!


At Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ma Hawaiʻi, post-secondary enrollment is only the first step. It is our charge that student not only start, but successfully complete their post-secondary goals. We know we can make that journey easier, and more affordable by giving them a head start.

The Kaunaloa Dual Credit Program gives students the opportunity to earn real college credit, explore careers, and prepare for their future! Students can even earn their Associate's Degree from Arizona State University before they graduate from high school!

Hear from our current and former haumāna and kula kiʻekiʻe alakaʻi about our Kaunaloa Dual Credit Program, where students can earn up to 60 college credits while still enrolled in high school.


The Kaunaloa Program allows academically eligible students to enroll in college classes, and earn credit toward high school graduation and a college degree. Kaunaloa means “to persevere” – the inoa was chosen for the program to embrace the aspirations, readiness, and determination of our haumāna, in pursuit of their post-secondary goals.

There are two info session offered next Monday(9/29) for students and families interested in hearing more about the exciting opportunities available through Kaunaloa.

STUDENT Kaunaloa Info Session:

  • When: Monday, September 29 during Kūkoa
  • Where: Keawe Dining Hall
  • Who: All interested students in grades 9–12
  • Attendance will be taken
  • Please inform your Kūkoa kumu that you’ll be attending this session — please report directly to Keawe at the start of Kūkoa.

ʻOHANA Kaunaloa Info Session:

Before the sessions, you can also take a closer look at the Kaunaloa Dual Credit Program webpage for additional student testimonials and information about the many ways students can earn dual and college credits. 


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