The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu is happy to announce that it is considering a modified in-person commencement with a short program and photo opportunity for the candidates for graduation. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

The ceremony is contingent upon City & County of Honolulu approval and State of Hawaiʻi gathering limits/restrictions. Candidates for graduation will be allowed two guests, and all attendees must be fully vaccinated and wear masks during the entirety of the event.

Due to the rigid requirements set forth by the City & County of Honolulu, all deadlines will be strictly adhered to. Only those who submit their intent to participate will receive additional information on the commencement ceremony and details.

To participate, candidates for graduation and their guests must:

• Download the LumiSight UH daily health check app.
• Upload your vaccination information to the LumiSight UH app as soon as possible (at least 3 days before the event to allow time for verification).
• On the day of the event, you must complete the LumiSight UH daily health screening for COVID-19 symptoms and possible exposure, which takes less than a minute. 
• Everyone must present the green “You may report to campus” status with the current date on the app to enter the campus.
• Attendees will also be able to show their vaccine cards on site and answer the COVID-19 health check questionnaire but should expect longer wait times to enter.
• Wear face masks at all times at the event, except when drinking water.

Pictureman of Hawaiʻi will be taking photographs of the graduate (on stage) during the modified In-Person Commencement.

Additional program details will be shared at a later date. The planned in-person commencement would replace the previously planned drive-thru celebration.