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

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West Oʻahu Happenings

Overcoming obstacles: student speaker’s inspiring journey at UH West O‘ahu

When Tanya Patricia Tanuvasa Pio stands before hundreds at University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s upcoming commencement, she’ll be thinking of her loved ones who are...

West Oʻahu Happenings

Not a straight shot, but a bullseye: student speaker’s path to graduation

As a nationally competitive archer, Matthew Schaefer knows all about the significance of a straight path. But as a University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu senior, he knows the...

West Oʻahu Happenings

UH West O‘ahu receives $2M grant award from Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu $2 million over three years for the university’s efforts to increase threat assessment and...

West Oʻahu Happenings

Research symposium to feature student and faculty presentations

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu’s Spring 2025 Student Research and Creative Works Symposium, which this semester will include oral presentations from both students and...

Explore Us Virtually

Discover what makes UH West O‘ahu #SoMuchMore by learning all about our campus culture, student support programs, and academic services that will help you not only to grow but to succeed.

Explore UH West Oʻahu

E Komo Kelealo Mai

E ʻike i ko UH West Oʻahu ʻano ʻo ka #SoMuchMore ma ke aʻo ʻana i kā mākou ola kahua kula, polokalamu kākoʻo haumāna, a ʻoihana hoʻonaʻauao e ulu ai ʻoe a lanakila hoʻi.

E ʻImi Iā UH West Oʻahu

Explore Us Virtually

Discover what makes UH West O‘ahu #SoMuchMore by learning all about our campus culture, student support programs, and academic services that will help you not only to grow but to succeed.

Explore UH West Oʻahu

E Komo Kelealo Mai

E ʻike i ko UH West Oʻahu ʻano ʻo ka #SoMuchMore ma ke aʻo ʻana i kā mākou ola kahua kula, polokalamu kākoʻo haumāna, a ʻoihana hoʻonaʻauao e ulu ai ʻoe a lanakila hoʻi.

E ʻImi Iā UH West Oʻahu

Experience West O‘ahu

E ʻike iā Oʻahu Komohana

Congratulations to our #UHWestOahu graduates and a big mahalo to all those who helped make today’s ceremony such a success! #2025AnnualCommencement #CongratsPueo #UHWO #UHOhana

The #UHWestOahu 2025 Annual Commencement Ceremony will start soon! Go to the link in our bio to watch the livestream at 9 a.m. #UHOhana #UHWO #CongratsPueo

We’re ready! The 2025 Annual Commencement for #UHWestOahu is today, May 10! The ceremony will be livestreamed at 9 a.m. Go to westoahu.hawaii.edu/commencement for more info, including a link to the commencement program! #UHOhana #UHWO #CongratsPueo

Our #UHWestOahu ʻohana is getting ready for the big day tomorrow, May 10! For more info, go to the link in our bio and click on “Commencement page.” #UHOhana #UHWO #2025AnnualCommencement

Happy #WestOahuWednesday! We’re excited to be just a few days away from the #UHWestOahu 2025 Annual Commencement — May 10 at the SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Mānoa! For FAQs, a campus map, the commencement program, and more, go to the link in our bio and click on “Commencement page.” #UHWO #UHOhana

Reduce waste and give back to others for Earth Day! Event is 10am-1pm at the Outdoor Learning Space. #uhwo #uhwestoahu #recycle #earthday🌎

Mahalo again to everyone who supported #UHWestOahu on #4UHGivingDay, April 9! We are so grateful for your generosity! Together we raised more than $38,400 from over 100 gifts, which will go toward making an impact on our students and the future of #UHWO! go.hawaii.edu/86v

Going to class is that more enjoyable with custom-made notebooks and bookmarks. #uhwo #uhwestoahu

Māla Mentality: Plant Stamps and Floral Bouquets

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