Join us for our in-person Hawai'i START session!


Since its inception in 1996, Hawai'i START has grown into a crucial program providing essential support for students from Hawai’i and the Pacific Islands. With a significant representation of Native Hawaiian and multiracial students, it plays a vital role in easing the transition to Beaver life.

First START Session: 
  

Joining Hawai'i START means diving into the very first session of the summer! Be part of this historic kickoff, setting the stage for an amazing start to your journey at Oregon State University. 
 

 Discover Community:
  

Join a vibrant community with faculty from the Dr. Lawrence Griggs Office of Black & Indigenous Student Success. The Griggs Center, part of the Educational Opportunities Program, supports academic success and belonging for Black and Indigenous students at Oregon State University. Explore resources, build connections, and enhance your college experience.

Comprehensive Content:
  

Dive into essential topics including Housing and Dining, Dollars and Sense, Academic preparation, student resources, and more. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to thrive as a student.

Personalized Advising:
  

Connect with dedicated advisors and university staff who bring the OSU experience directly to you! Seize the opportunity for on-the-spot advising. In just one action-packed day, you’ll forge connections with fellow Hawai’i Beavers, and depart with your fall class schedule in hand.

In Partnership: 
 

Experience the power of community with our collaboration alongside the following:

Hawai'i START Panels & Resources

2024 Hawai'i START Staff and Faculty

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Rick DeBellis, Ed.M.
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Associate Director
Transfer Admissions and Degree Partnerships

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Rachel Handy
(she/her)

 

Academic Advisor
Integrative Biology
 

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Kameron Kadooka
(he/him)

 

Director of Equity, Access, and Inclusion (EAI), College of Science (COS)

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Sarah Kyllo 
(she/her)


First-Year Head Advisor
College of Engineering

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Ben Medeiros
(he/him)

 

Associate Director for Residential Education, UHDS

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Melissa Morgan
(she/her)

 

Director, Office of Student Orientation

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Ashton Morin
(she/her)


Academic Advisor
College of Business

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Emory Spence
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Student Success & Outreach Coordinator, Office of Financial Aid

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Annie Tarter
(she/her)

 

Assistant Director
Office of Student Orientation