UH West O鈥榓hu - Creative Media Bachelor's Degrees
Since 1976, the University of Hawai鈥榠 鈥 West O鈥榓hu has served the people of Hawai鈥榠 and remains a dynamic and diverse place of learning and cultural enrichment. Formerly West O鈥榓hu 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 O鈥榓hu is committed to quality teaching and an environment that fosters life-long learning.
UH West O鈥檃hu is located in the City of Kapolei on the island of O鈥檃hu. The average enrollment is about 2,700 students via on-campus and distance learning. The University offers six bachelor鈥檚 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 Hawai鈥榠 鈥 West O鈥榓hu 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 O鈥檃hu 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 Hawai驶i Academy for Creative Media building on the UH West O驶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 Hawai驶i鈥檚 intellectual property workforce. For more information:
