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Admissions Requirements

To apply, please go to:  https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/

  • “Application Type" = First-Time (if you have no college credits)
  • "Application Type" = Transfer/Returning (if you have at least 24 college credits)
  • “Planned Course of Study” = Labor Studies Certificate (DE)

    Fill out all sections of the application and submit it.


    Additional Documents Required:
  • Students who have at least 24 college credits should arrange for their colleges to submit their official college transcripts to uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu
  • Non-traditional adult learners may have their high school GPA and course requirements met by one of the following:
  • One year of working in a labor organization or representing members of their trade. A letter documenting this work history may substitute for the high school Admissions requirement. Letters should be submitted to uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu.
  • One year of labor organizing experience. A letter from a labor organization documenting this experience may substitute for the high school Admissions requirement. Letters should be submitted to uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu.
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