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College Profile for : University of Hawaii-West Oahu

The University of Hawai`i-West O`ahu, is a public university and one of ten branches of the University of Hawaii system. Currently located in Pearl City, Hawaii, it is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and opened in January 1976. As a four-year institution, UH West O`ahu offers baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts and professional studies. Academic programs stress the exploration of interdisciplinary studies, cross-cultural and international studies and communication skills. A brand new, state-of-the-art UH West O`ahu campus, to be located in Kapolei, Hawaii, is scheduled for completion in Spring 2010. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/aboutuhwo/strategicplan.pdf

General Information

Other Names	UHWO, UH at West Oahu, West Oahu
Type	Public, 4-year or above
Control	Public
Size	Under 1,000
Campus Setting	City: Large
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

No	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

No	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
No	Employment services for students	No	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

Yes	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
Yes	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
Yes	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

No	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers