The Kīpuka staff is always available to help you!

Achieve Academic Excellence! Kīpuka is committed to helping Hawaiian students achieve academic excellence by providing the following services in a Hawaiian environment.

Access to Computers: Computers and other technology are available in the Kalākaua Technology Room. You can type papers, prepare presenttions, do research, email friends and family, or just relax and surf the web.

Academic Advising: Do you need help finding the right courses to take? Do you know all that is required for General Ed, your major and other graduation requirements? Do you need help registering? Want to create a 4-year academic plan? Kīpuka has knowledgeable peer advisors available to help you with all of your academic planning needs. Just stop by the office to meet with one of the helpful staff.

Tutoring: Kīpuka tutors and writing editors are regularly available in the following subjects: Hawaiian Language, Math, Sciences, and Writing. If you need tutoring in a subject area other than those mentioned above, please let us know and we will try to accomodate you. Just stop by the Kīpuka office to meet with a tutor.

Financial Aid: Kīpuka can assist you through the financial aid application process. We are especially knowledgeable about scholarships for Native Hawaiians and our writing editors can help you create good essays, personal statements or resumes. Visit the Kīpuka office or this website for updates and deadlines.

Advocacy: Kīpuka ia an advocate for Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian issues on and off-campus. Please see us if you feel you need support in this area

Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center
200 W. Kāwili St., Hilo Hawai ‘i, 96720

kipuka@uhh.hawaii.edu - email
(808) 933-0897 - phone
(808) 974-7791 - fax