University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu

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Our Campus
Founded in 1976, UH West Oʻahu is accredited by WSCUC and offers a distinct and accessible student-centered education.

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UH West Oʻahu news site

West Oʻahu Happenings

Popular student research symposium ‘incredible opportunity’ for all

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s Fall 2025 Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, which this semester will feature a new in-person poster presentation...

West Oʻahu Happenings

Music media masterclass a collaborative effort for local creatives

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu recently hosted the Art of Music Media Masterclass, a free workshop combining the film production and music industries in a collaborative...

West Oʻahu Happenings

Behavior Intervention Team named Organization of the Year at TOP COP Hawaii

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Behavior Intervention Team was named the Organization of the Year at the 40th annual TOP COP Hawaii Awards Luncheon, which honors...

West Oʻahu Happenings

UHCC counselors learn about UH West Oʻahu transfer process, support offerings, and more

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu hosted more than 50 academic advisors and counselors from all seven UH Community Colleges at the UH West O‘ahu...

Experience West O‘ahu

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The #UHWestOahu Student Organic Garden welcomes volunteers to its Community Workday, 8-11 a.m. on Oct. 4 at the māla. Open to #UHWO students, faculty, staff, and community members. Bring water, use sunscreen, and wear closed-toe shoes. For more info or to RSVP: tasiay@hawaii.edu
Chancellor Benham, with the help of other faculty, staff and students, greeted students and offered them snacks as they walked to classes yesterday and today. See more photos  at flickr.com/uhwestoahu where you’ll also find future campus related photos all fall semester. #uhwo #campuslife #uhwestoahu #fall2025 #kapolei
Chancellor Benham with other faculty and staff welcoming students to the fall 2025 semester! 🍫 #uhwo #uhwestoahu

Chancellor Benham with other faculty and staff welcoming students to the fall 2025 semester! 🍫 #uhwo #uhwestoahu

Welina mai new Pueo! See you this fall 2025! ❤️#uhwo #uhwestoahu #lapunua #kapolei

Welina mai new Pueo! See you this fall 2025! ❤️#uhwo #uhwestoahu #lapunua #kapolei

Beautiful sunny day in the heart of Kapolei! Happy Aloha Friday Pueo! #uhwo #uhwestoahu #alohafriday🌺
Happy #WestOahuWednesday! We’re still thinking about commencement on Saturday, when we celebrated our #UHWestOahu graduates! Check out our Flickr album, “2025 Annual Commencement Ceremony,” to see more memorable moments: https://flickr.com/photos/uhwestoahu/albums/ #CongratsPueo #UHWO #UHOhana

Happy #WestOahuWednesday! We’re still thinking about commencement on Saturday, when we celebrated our #UHWestOahu graduates! Check out our Flickr album, “2025 Annual Commencement Ceremony,” to see more memorable moments: https://flickr.com/photos/uhwestoahu/albums/ #CongratsPueo #UHWO #UHOhana

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