Transitioning from High School to College

We want to make your transition from high school to UH West Oʻahu as seamless as possible. Take a look at the table below to understand how disability services differ between high school and UH West Oʻahu.

High School Higher Education
Laws Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) & Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Section 504 Rehabilitation Act
Goal
  • Progress & success
  • Free appropriate public education tailored to individual needs
 Equal access
Registering for Accommodations School is responsible for identifying students with disabilities Students initiate the process; need to self-disclose
Course Material Academic standards or curricula may be modified Maintains fundamental nature of courses. Not required to modify academic standards or curricula. All students are held to the same standard
Confidentiality
  • Teachers will know your disability and adhere to the plan
  • Parents must be involved with all decisions.
  • Instructors do NOT know your disability. They are, however, made aware of your accommodations.
  • The University can't speak to parents regarding your disability or accommodations without proper student authorization.
Personal Services & Transportation Provided by the school Here at UH West O‘ahu, limited transportation is provided to all students via the Pueo Shuttle. All other transportation is the student's responsibility, and we are NOT obligated to provide personal services
Support Services Can be individualized by the school Support services (like tutoring services at the Noʻeau Center here at UH West O‘ahu) are available to all students.

Any seniors in high school with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan that want to meet with our Disability Services Coordinator to plan their transition to UH West Oʻahu may email uhwoada@hawaii.edu or call 808-689-2935.