University of Hawaii-West Oahu

UH West O‘ahu is a baccalaureate degree granting institution which offers degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies. As the only public four-year university located in the leeward O‘ahu area, UH West O‘ahu is committed to the continuing development of the region through both innovative educational offerings and public service activities.

UH West O‘ahu emphasizes quality teaching and flexible class schedules that foster life-long learning, thus enabling students to pursue career-related education coupled with the values, ideas, and challenges of the liberal arts. The academic program structure stresses the exploration of interdisciplinary studies, cross-cultural and international studies, and communication skills. Targeting the communities of west O‘ahu and other underserved parts of the state, UH West O‘ahu meets the educational needs of both recent high school graduates and non-traditional students. It provides innovative alternative learning opportunities such as instruction via computer and telecommunications, certificate programs, mentoring,individualized degree programs, and credit for prior learning.