Why have I been determined to be a non-resident?
Residency is determined on an individual basis and the documents you submit. For further questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at (808) 689-2900.
Other Admissions FAQs
How do I request a campus tour?
When should I apply for admission?
What are the steps in the admission process?
Where do I send my transcripts and test scores?
What is the estimated cost of attendance including books, supplies, housing, meals and other expenses?
How long does it take to be admitted and how will I be notified?
Do I meet the requirements for admission?
How can I get admission counseling prior to becoming a student?
Will my previous college credits transfer?
Do you accept international students; what is the definition of an international student?
What is provisional admission?
I've been accepted for the fall semester, can I change my admission to another semester?
Do you accept undeclared students?
What is Pacific Island Jurisdiction (PIJ)?
What is Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
What is the FAFSA?
What do I need to submit and how do I know if I’ve completed everything?
When do I have to commit to the University of Hawai’i–West O’ahu?
Will my Early College credits count toward my degree at UH West O‘ahu?
Can I still apply for Financial Aid?
How do I pay my tuition?
When is orientation?
How do I receive help with registering for my classes?
When do classes begin?
How is UH West O‘ahu supporting current students through COVID-19?
What student services and offices are available during the COVID-19 outbreak?
How do I send my transcripts, or other documents to UH West O’ahu?