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Admission Events

There are so many things that make Punahou a unique and special place. At the heart of all that we do is the people, our campus, and the intersection of both that allow us the benefit of providing a vast array of opportunities to our students. The admissions team is eager to share our school with your family through a variety of in-person and online events. Attendance at our events are optional and do not impact the admissions decision.

Additional events will be added throughout the admissions season, please check back periodically for new events.

Open House

We welcome you to join us on campus at our Open House sessions. Open House is an opportunity for prospective families to explore campus, meet and interact with various faculty members, current students and families and learn about our curriculum, programs, and community.

Due to limited space availability, kindergarten open house registrations are limited to applicant families who are eligible to apply for the current Admissions season only.

Kindergarten – Grade 5
(Adults only, please)
Saturday, September 24
8 a.m. – noon
Punahou School Campus
Registration Closed

Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
(Applicants and adults welcome)
Saturday, October 8
8 a.m. – noon
Punahou School Campus
Registration Closed

Academy (Grades 9 – 12)
(Applicants and adults welcome)
Saturday, October 22
8 a.m. – noon
Punahou School Campus
Registration Closed

Financial Aid Webinars

The Financial Aid Office will have webinars to explain our guiding principles, to cover the more complicated sections of the SSS form, and to answer questions.

For Currently Enrolled Families
Wednesday, September 7
6:30 p.m.

For Applying Families
Tuesday, September 20
6:30 p.m.

For Applying Families
Tuesday, November 1
6:30 p.m.

Contact Financial Aid Office for a recording.

Admissions Listen and Learn Info Sessions

Listen and Learn sessions are our way to share the school with prospective families and provide tips on how to apply. Additional sessions will be offered throughout the admissions season and we encourage you to check back periodically.

Step-By-Step on How to Apply
Tuesday, September 27
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact the Admissions Office for the recording.

SSAT Testing Informational Session
Thursday, October 27
Noon – 1 p.m.
Contact the Admissions Office for the recording.

5 Tips on Interviewing with Punahou
(for those applying to grades 9 – 12)
Tuesday, November 8
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact the Admissions Office for the recording.

Academy Learning Commons
(for those applying to grades 9 – 12)
Hear about Punahou’s plans for the new Academy Learning Commons – a reimagining of our library into a dynamic intellectual hub where students can find their purpose and explore their passions.
January 18
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Contact the Admissions Office for the recording.

Course Selection and College Counseling
(for those applying to grades 9 – 12)
Hear from our Director of College Counseling and an Academy dean about Punahou’s approach to course planning and college counseling.
February 9
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Register Here

Balanced School Life at Punahou
(for those applying to grades 9 – 12)
Hear from an Academy dean and two current students about achieving a balanced student life at Punahou.
February 23
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Register Here