Admissions 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.

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Punahou Financial Aid Webinars and Virtual Coffee Chat Sessions

We invite you to join our Financial Aid Director, Steven Casey, during these optional online (WebEx) sessions to learn more about the financial aid program at Punahou.

Information Webinars
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Take a deeper dive and learn about our guiding principles and the financial aid application process. We will also host a Q&A session to answer attendees’ questions.

Virtual Coffee Chats
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Come ‘talk story’ with us during these shorter, more informal information sessions and get answers to your financial aid questions.
Register here

EVENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 5 FAMILIES

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A Vision for Your Child’s Future:

An Evening with Dr. Michael E. Latham, Punahou School’s President
(Adults only, please)

Please join us for an evening at the chapel for an opportunity to hear about the experience of a Punahou Education from Punahou President, Dr. Latham, Kindergarten – Grade 8 Principal, Dr. Chow-Hoy, Director of Enrollment Management, Maile Uohara, and an Academy student speaker.

Monday, September 15, 2025
6 p.m.
Register here
Kindergarten – Grade 5 Open House

(K – 5 applicants and adults welcome)

Kindergarten – Grade 5 applicants and families are invited to visit the Kosasa Community, home to the Grades 2 – 5 classrooms, Kindergarten – Grade 8 library, design technology labs, and arts and music studios.

Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
OR
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register Here

EVENTS FOR GRADES 6 – 12 FAMILIES

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Grades 6 – 12 Open House

(Applicants and adults welcome)

We welcome you to join us on campus for our Open House for grades 6 – 12. Your family will have the opportunity to hear from Punahou President Dr. Latham and other notable speakers to learn about our curriculum, programs, and community. There will also be time to explore classrooms, and meet and interact with various faculty members, current students and families.

Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Register Here

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HAIS Education Fair

While we would love to see you on campus, if you can’t make it to our Open Houses or campus walk-thru, you can meet the Punahou admissions team at the HAIS Education Fair.

Saturday, September 6, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hawai‘i Convention Center

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SSAT and Character Skills Snapshot Webinar

Event information coming soon.

2025 – 2026 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.