Returning Students
Are you a former University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu student who is a few credits or courses away from receiving your bachelors degree? A returning student is an undergraduate student who is returning after an absence of at least one fall or spring semester without having attended another college or university (except summers or adult extension classes in the interim).
How to Apply
Returning students are those who were previously enrolled at UH West O’ahu and who did not enroll with another college or university since their last enrollment with UH West Oahu.
Students who were previously enrolled at West O’ahu but enrolled with a different institution since then, should review the process for Transfer Students.
Create an online account and start the application process to UH West Oʻahu.
As a returning student, your application fee will be waived by completing the Fee Waiver section of your online application.
The application fee waiver form and other application materials may be mailed or emailed to:
University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu
91-1001 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI 96707
General correspondence may be emailed to: uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu
Application Processing Time
Please allow two to four weeks for the processing of your completed application. You will then receive a decision letter by mail. If there are any incomplete items in your application, your admission decision may be delayed.
Application Deadlines
The application deadlines are listed below. More information can be found on the Application Deadlines page.
| Upcoming Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | December 1 |
| Summer 2025 | May 1 |
| Fall 2025 | July 1 |
More Returning Students Information
Admissions Forms
Applications Deadlines
Admissions FAQs
Articulation Agreements
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer Student Orientation
Accepted Students
View the Financial Aid brochure.