UH West Oāahu - Creative Media Bachelor's Degrees
Since 1976, the University of Hawaiāi ā West Oāahu has served the people of Hawaiāi and remains a dynamic and diverse place of learning and cultural enrichment. Formerly West Oāahu College, the university has evolved from a two-year baccalaureate institution to a four-year comprehensive University with academic programs that emphasize the exploration of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies. Founded in the liberal arts, UH West Oāahu is committed to quality teaching and an environment that fosters life-long learning.
UH West Oāahu is located in the City of Kapolei on the island of Oāahu. The average enrollment is about 2,700 students via on-campus and distance learning. The University offers six bachelorās degree programs in 32 areas of study as well as seven certificate programs. Nearly 14% of enrolled students live on the neighbor islands.
The University of Hawaiāi ā West Oāahu is committed to continuous improvement in all areas of the campus and demonstrates this commitment by our engagement in the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation process. UH West Oāahu is fully accredited by WASC, our regional accreditation agency. The University first received WASC accreditation in February 1981 and has been reaccredited in all subsequent reviews.
NEW ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE MEDIA BUILDING
A contract was awarded for a new University of HawaiŹ»i Academy for Creative Media building on the UH West OŹ»ahu campus. The building, which is designed to engage, educate and incubate, will link complementary facilities and programs throughout the UH System and across the state as a catalyst for HawaiŹ»iās intellectual property workforce. For more information: