Student Support Services
The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu ʻohana is committed to provide support for our students. See below for continuing campus services, including contact information and hours of operations.
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| Resources for college applicants who can expect a personalized experience, whether on a campus visit, a high school or community college visit, or when meeting virtually. | Offering in-person campus tours as well as accessible experiences for those who prefer to learn about us from the comfort of their own home. | Office of Admissions Phone: (808) 689-2900 Phone Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu |
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| Registration assistance, assistance with forms (VA, Financial Aid, appeals), career assistance and planning, educational and life planning, and referrals. | Virtual Pre-registration workshops and first year experience, and finding new ways to best support students’ goals and dreams. | Advising Phone: (808) 689-2689, (808) 689-2690, or (808) 689-2692 Toll-free: 1-866-299-8656 uhwoadv@hawaii.edu Virtual: Express Advising |
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| Assists with “concerning behavior” when possible or necessary. Provide resources so students can complete their educational goals and employees can work in a supportive environment. |
The UH West Oʻahu BIT is the first formal, fully functional multidisciplinary threat assessment team in the entire UH System. | Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) Phone: (808) 689-2550 uhwobit@hawaii.edu |
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| Sells books, apparel and gear, school supplies, commencement regalia along with office supplies, sundries, and snacks. | A new location on the ground floor near the Dining Hall! | UH West O‘ahu Bookstore Phone: (808) 689-2550 |
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| The Campus Health Services office provides basic health care for UH West O‘ahu students on campus. | Non-emergency supplies such as Band-Aids, feminine products, bacitracin, and up-to-date health information are available. | Campus Health Services Phone: (808) 689-2679 skelly3@hawaii.edu |
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| Ensuring a safe and secure campus for people and their property. | A new safety app called Be Akamai for the UH West Oʻahu community. Available for Apple and Android platforms. | Campus Security Phone: (808) 689-2911 uhwocsd@hawaii.edu |
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| Launching Handshake, a platform that connects students and employers. | Career development through advising, assessments, career planning, job search strategies, workshops, presentations, and career and graduate school fairs. | Career Services Phone: (808) 689-2660 uhwo.careers@hawaii.edu |
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| Support services to students with disabilities and assistance receiving academic accommodations, and assisting faculty with accessible classroom materials. | Supporting students and faculty in the new teaching modalities that have been developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. | Disability Services uhwoada@hawaii.edu |
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| Connect students to their university even when they are not physically present on campus. Providing resources online to assist in the delivery of courses. | Designing new flexible modes of delivery (in person and online), where both sets of students feel equally engaged in activities during class. | Distance Learning Phone: (808) 689-2317 uhwodl@hawaii.edu |
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| Help with federal, state, institutional, and external aid. | Financial Aid Phone: (808) 689-2900 Phone Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. uhwo.finaid@hawaii.edu |
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| Provides assistance for a wide range of technologies. Our goal is to find a solution for every student so they can be successful in their classes. | The IT Help Desk is operationally managed by UH West Oʻahu students. Students manage all tasks and problems. | Information Technology Phone: (808) 689-2411 uhwohelp@hawaii.edu Email for computer equipment and/or internet access. |
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| Offers more than 230,000 titles (print and digital), 94 research databases, and a Hawaii-Pacific Collection (focus on Waiʻanae and ʻEwa mokus). Computer spaces, course reserves, workshops, scholarly communication, and DSpace repository. | A student quote from a recent library survey: “I love how spacious it is and how well the environment is controlled and quiet. I love that there are always people there willing to help me find the book I am searching for.” | James & Abigail Campbell Library Phone: (808) 689-2700 uhwolib@hawaii.edu View Services and Resources |
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| Mental health assessment and treatment for a range of psychological problems and conduct psychological assessments to inform a student’s care. | Our student-led support groups give students a chance to meet with others who are likely to share many similar challenges and successes. | Mental Health Services Phone: (808) 689-2661 uhwotalk@hawaii.edu |
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| Sustain an inclusive and nourishing space; provide resources and opportunities; nurture the well-being of our community; and perpetuate cultural values and traditions to strengthen sense of belonging and place. | Events/workshops that aim to engage campus communities while creatively “thinking outside the box” on how to adhere to COVID-19 policies. | Nāulu Center Phone: (808) 689-2683 naulu@hawaii.edu |
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| Students benefit from tutoring to make the most of their classes for a strong foundation. Tutoring and test proctoring services are available both on-campus and online. A variety of streaming workshops are available on the Noʻeau Center website. | Meeting and working with students on-campus and online. | No‘eau Center Tutoring: (808) 689-2750 uhwowc@hawaii.edu Testing: (808) 689-2752 uhwotest@hawaii.edu Virtual Front Desk: bit.ly/noeaucenter |
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| Assist students with registration or records related questions, transfer credits or transcript evaluation inquiries, and certification for VA benefits. Meeting the needs of our students with any records questions or concerns. | We continue to evolve and expand the virtual services we provide, to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. | Office of the Registrar Phone: (808) 689-2900 Phone Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. uhwo.records@hawaii.edu |
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| Student support and inquiries about academic grievance, conduct, disability/ADA 504, discrimination, financial obligation, Title IX, and the working conditions of student assistants. | Developing an aware community of students who understand the responsibility each has at UH West Oʻahu and beyond. | Office of Compliance Phone: (808) 689-2934 |
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| Leadership opportunities through 1) chartered student organizations; 2) intramurals, recreation, and fitness; 3) committees offering student voice and representation; 4) registered independent student organizations; and 5) Leadership Development training and conferences. | Virtual/online/digital activities and engagement such as how-to/DIY activities, fitness workouts, yoga, esports, excursions in the community and around the island, talk-story sessions, and leadership development. | Student Life Zoom Chat: https://bit.ly/uhwostudentlife Virtual Hours: Mon, Tu, Th, Fri, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. uhwostudentlife@hawaii.edu |
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| Space to meet student Veterans and features access to two computer workstations, laptops, 3D design and printing. Services and resources customized to Veterans and military, including resume reviews tutorials, and career services. | Robotics and 3D workshops, and a Federal Resume, Civilian Resume, and LinkedIn presentations. | Veterans Center of Excellence Phone: (808) 689-2363 uhwovets@hawaii.edu |