ASU Local invites you to earn your bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and be part of a close-knit community in West Hawai‘i. Come explore a college program designed for you to fulfill your academic, personal and professional goals, right here at home.
Benefits of ASU Local–West Hawai‘i
In-person, personalized success and career coaching in your close-knit, West Hawai‘i community.
Seamless transfer options with access to courses needed to graduate on time.
Career-focused experiences that give you the skills you’ll need to succeed in today's competitive job market.
A new West Hawai‘i college option for first-year and transfer students
In partnership with Kamehameha Schools (KS), ASU established a West Hawai’i site to bring high-quality bachelor’s degree options to all college-eligible students rooted in their community. The program aims to empower you to thrive, grow, and impact the places important to you from a personal and cultural perspective.
The ASU Local experience is designed to guide first-year and transfer students every step of the way through their bachelor’s degree journey. As part of ASU Local’s in-person, close-knit student community, a coach will guide and support you throughout your college journey. They will be directly responsible for your well-being and success through intentionally designed learning experiences, including one-on-one conversations, workshops and other group activities. To ensure flexibility, you will choose from 160 online majors to complete coursework anytime, anywhere, with an internet connection, to earn a highly ranked bachelor’s degree through ASU.
Find your college home in West Hawai‘i
ASU Local–West Hawai‘i brings together our community of students, coaches and success staff to the middle of the Pacific Ocean. You’ll find a close-knit network of support in this space designed to promote student success by:
- Encouraging small group interactions and study sessions.
- Being easily accessible through metro bus and train routes.
- Offering one-on-one spaces for students and success coaches.
- Providing plenty of room for interactions with students, staff and professors from other ASU programs.
Our West Hawai‘i location features many top-ranked graduate and undergraduate programs from ASU and will serve as a hub for students to engage in internships, seminars and workshops in one of the most dynamic and beautiful local settings in the world.
Our newly-renovated space is where our community of students, coaches and staff will come together for connection and support. The space is intended for small group interactions and study sessions, with plenty of room for solo study sessions or one-on-one conversations between students and their success coach.
First-year and transfer student admission requirements
The ASU Local team will walk you through our student admission requirements to ensure that your path to earning a bachelor’s degree with us is clear and transparent. Learn more about the requirements to join our close-knit community where you’ll thrive and find your purpose.
ASU Local makes your bachelor’s degree experience rigorous yet cost-effective
ASU Local annual tuition and fees differ depending on your program and whether you are in or out of state. For eligible students, the ASU Local Scholarship covers 20% of your yearly tuition and costs. In addition, our team will help you through the financial aid process and ensure ASU Local is affordable for your specific situation.
