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PHILOSOPHYHISTORYUH West O‘ahu provides an environmentfor students and faculty to embark ona journey of discovery that improvesthe quality of life for our citizens. UHWest O‘ahu has moved into a newphase of growth with the transition toa full four-year university in 2007. Theexpanded capacity allows UH West O‘ahuto serve both regional and statewideeducational needs. The programs of theUniversity are designed to be responsiveto the needs of our students. UH WestO‘ahu faculty is engaged in three basictypes of activities: teaching, research,and service. Our staff and faculty arededicated to the needs of students inthe pursuit of their educational andprofessional goals through a curriculumemphasizing the humanities, socialsciences and selected professionalprograms. The University’s curriculumofferings are founded on the principlethat career training, the humanities, andsocial sciences are complementary.UH West O‘ahu, the most recent addition to the UH system, opened its doors inJanuary 1976 as West O‘ahu College. The name of the institution was changed tothe University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu by the Board of Regents in 1989.The University of Hawai‘i is a 10 campus system of higher education institutionsserving the State of Hawai‘i. The system includes three baccalaureate degreegranting institutions - UH West O‘ahu, a comprehensive four-year campuslocated on the leeward side of O‘ahu; UH Hilo which is located on the island ofHawai‘i; and UH Mānoa, which is the only Research I (Extensive) institutionon O‘ahu. The system also includes seven community colleges - four on O‘ahu:Honolulu Community College, Kapi‘olani Community College, LeewardCommunity College, and Windward Community College; and three on theneighbor islands: Hawai‘i Community College, Kaua‘i Community College, andthe University of Hawai‘i Maui College.The mission of the UH system is to provide quality post-secondary educationand training; create knowledge through research and scholarship; provideservice through extension, technical assistance, and training; contribute to thecultural heritage of the community; and respond to the State needs.Governance of the University of Hawai‘i is vested in the Board of Regents,which is appointed by the Governor. The Board in turn appoints the Presidentof the UH system, who is the chief executive officer and is responsible forthe educational leadership of the UH system. The chief executive officersof the baccalaureate degree-granting campuses and community colleges areChancellors.THEORY OF DISTINCTIVENESSThree hopena/strategic outcomes emerged from numerousstakeholder discussions during the development of this StrategicAction Plan. To distinguish this institution from any other, wehope to create a campus that embodies Sustainability/AlohaʻĀina, Innovation & Transformation, and ʻŌiwi Leadership.These distinct outcomes generate a transdisciplinary focus thatproduces citizens who possess strong ʻŌiwi leadership skills thatare grounded in the history of place and people as we build just,purposeful, caring, and celebrative communities; innovative andtransformative thinkers with the ability to generate and applyknowledge to address the pressing issues of our times; and thosewith a commitment to Sustainability/Aloha ʻĀina, who haveacquired the skills to care for all that nurtures our spirit, bodies,relationships, and honua/earth.SustainabilityInnovationAloha ʻĀina& TransformationTransdisciplinaryFocusEngaged ScholarshipʻŌiwi LeadershipPlace & People2019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG9

INSTITUTIONAL VALUES PAHUHOPU WaiwaiWe value abundance/wealththat develops a culture ofphilanthropy and sustainableuse of resources through thecultivation of qualityrelationships, creativity,exploration, andtransdisciplinary learning. Mālama ʻĀinaWe value environmentalresponsibility that linksour love and care ofland, water, and people.102019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG Kaiāulu PoʻokelaWe value viable, healthycommunities whereeveryone feels included,welcomed, and respected.We value excellence ineducation to meet the highaspirations of student,faculty, and staff, andthe needs of ourcommunity. Hana LawelaweWe value conscious serviceto community that buildsthe capacity to offer one’sexcellence for the benefit ofothers and our environment.

Academic CalendarFALL 2019 t day of instructionHOLIDAY: Labor DayLast day to add or register and change gradingoptionLast day to drop from semester long classeswith 100% refund, no “W” gradeLast day to drop semester long classes with50% refund, no “W” gradeLast day to submit graduation application forfall 2019Last day for instructors to submit grade changefor incomplete grades given during spring/summer 2019Last day to withdraw from semester longclasses with no refund and a “W” gradeHOLIDAY: Veterans' DayHOLIDAY: Thanksgiving DayNon-instructional dayLast day of instructionFinal ExaminationsDeadline for instructors to submit fall 2019gradesFall 2019 grades available on STAR by 12:00pm, noonSUMMER 2020 Session I(05/26/2020 - 207/0707/08HOLIDAY: Memorial DayFirst day of instructionLast day to add or register and change gradingoption; last day to drop with 100%refund, no “W” gradeLast to drop with 50% refund, no "W" gradeLast day to submit graduation application forsummer 2020HOLIDAY: Kamehameha DayLast day to withdraw with no refund and a"W" gradeLast day of instructionDeadline for instructors to submit summersession I gradesSummer session I grades available on STAR by12:00 pm, noonSPRING 2020 5/13First day of instructionHOLIDAY: Martin Luther King Jr. DayLast day to add or register and changegrading optionLast day to drop semester long classes with100% refund, no “W” gradeLast day to drop from semester long classes 2with 50% refund, no "W" gradeLast day to submit graduation applicationfor spring 2020HOLIDAY: Presidents’ DaySpring RecessLast day to withdraw from semester longclasses with no refund and a "W" gradeLast day for instructors to submit a gradechange for incomplete grades givenduring fall 2019HOLIDAY: Kuhio DayHOLIDAY: Good FridayLast day of instructionFinal ExaminationsDeadline for instructors to submit spring2020 gradesSpring 2020 grades available on STAR by12:00 pm, noonSUMMER 2020 Session II(07/06/2020 - t day of instructionLast day to add or register and change gradingoption; last day to drop with 100%refund, no "W" gradeLast day to drop with 50% refund, no "W"gradeLast day to withdraw with no refund and a"W" gradeLast day of instructionDeadline for instructors to submit summersession II gradesSummer session II grades available on STARby 12:00 pm, noonNOTE: All dates are subject to change.2019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG11

ENTERING THE UNIVERSITYEntering the UniversityOFFICE OF ADMISSIONSFINANCIAL AID OFFICECampus Center C141, Phone: (808) 689-2900, Toll free from the Neighbor islands: (866) 299-8656ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAdmission requirements for UH West O‘ahu are similar tothose of comparable comprehensive state institutions of highereducation. General information can be found online at westoahu.hawaii.edu or by emailing uhwo.admissions@hawaii.edu.The following regulations and procedures are subject to changewithout prior notice. Prospective students should consult themost current General Catalog and/or an Admissions Counselorbefore applying for admission.Admission of Freshman ApplicantsStudents applying for admission as freshmen must submit anapplication and official high school transcripts. Applicantsshould meet the following requirements with a minimumcumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale)based on the following 22 units: 4 English units 3 Mathematics units (including Geometry and Algebra II) 3 Natural Science units 3 Social Studies units 4 College Preparatory units (e.g., foreign language, fine arts) 5 Elective unitsApplicants who do not meet the minimum 2.7 cumulative GPAor the minimum 22 credits of course work will be evaluatedon SAT or ACT scores. Additionally, applicants may be requiredto submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/orcounselor and a one-page personal essay to facilitate the evaluationof their application. (Essay topic: tell us about yourself and explainwhy you have chosen UH West O‘ahu for your academic studies.)Admission of Homeschooled ApplicantsApplicants who have been homeschooled are expected to meet theadmission criteria required of other applicants. Homeschooled122019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOGapplicants must submit a transcript that includes titles anddescriptions of all course work completed, textbooks used,methods of teaching, and evaluation, and the resulting gradesor structured assessments. SAT or ACT scores are stronglyencouraged. Homeschooled applicants should contact the Officeof Admissions for additional information.Admission of GED ApplicantsApplicants who have received their General EducationDevelopment (GED) diploma may apply for admission to UHWest O‘ahu. GED applicants should submit an application andhave their transcripts and test results sent directly to UH WestO‘ahu for review. In addition, applicants should submit a letter ofrecommendation from their employer or counselor and a one-pagepersonal essay to facilitate the evaluation of their application. SATor ACT test scores are strongly encouraged.Admission of Transfer ApplicantsTransfer students are those presently or previously enrolled at acollege or university other than UH West O‘ahu. A student whohas successfully completed at least 24 college-level transferablesemester credits at a regionally accredited institution may beeligible for admission as a transfer student. A GPA of 2.0 or higheron a 4.0 scale is required. Students with fewer than 24 collegelevel semester credits, or who previously attended an unaccreditedinstitution, will be evaluated under freshman admissionrequirements.Admission of Returning ApplicantsA student who experienced a break in enrollment at UHWest O‘ahu (without an approved leave of absence), mustapply for readmission. A student who attended anothercollege or university, including UH campuses, subsequentto attendance at UH West O‘ahu must apply as a transferstudent (see “Admission of Transfer Applicants”). A student

ENTERING THE UNIVERSITYwho was previously suspended or dismissed should refer tothe Academic Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal sectionof the catalog before applying for admission. Readmissionis not automatic due to enrollment limitations and changesin academic regulations. Students who are readmitted willbe subject to the general education, program and graduationrequirements in effect at the time of readmission.o Computer – 213 or highero Internet – 79 or highero TOEFL Exemptions Applicants with an International English LanguageTesting System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or better(academic section only) Applicants with a SAT Writing score of 510 orhigherAdmission of International ApplicantsInternational students who apply for admission must meetspecial requirements in addition to the general requirements.1.Official Secondary and Post-secondary SchoolTranscripts All official transcripts, examination certifications(e.g., General Certificate of Education) and otherdocuments showing all high school and any completedpost-secondary work must be submitted to the Officeof Admissions. All official transcripts must be maileddirectly by the institution or Ministry of Education tothe Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or handcarried by you or anyone else will not be accepted asofficial or used for admission consideration. Secondary school transcripts must include a list ofcourses taken and grades/internal marks received eachyear, class rank for the last four years of secondaryschool, and an explanation of the school’s gradingsystem. If transcripts with annual internal marks areunavailable directly from the school, you may photocopyyour mark sheets or grade reports and have themcertified by a school official who verifies that a transcriptis otherwise not available. Post-secondary school transcripts must include a list ofcourses taken, grades/marks received, number of hoursspent in each class per term, explanation of the school’sgrading system, and your rank in class. You may alsobe asked to provide course descriptions and a list oftextbooks used in each course. Photocopies of external examination certificates must becertified by a school or Ministry of Education official orissued by the examining board and be sent directly to theOffice of Admissions. All documents must be in English or accompanied by anEnglish translation that has been certified by a school orMinistry of Education official.2. Applicants with an ACT English score of 22 orhigherTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* TOEFL scores for applicants from countries whereEnglish is not their primary language must be sentdirectly to UH West O‘ahu from Educational TestingServices. The minimum score for admission:o Paper – 550 or higher Grade of C or better in English 100 or equivalent(as determined by the UH West O’ahu Office ofAdmissions* In addition to the TOEFL, an EIKEN Grade Pre-1 scoreis also acceptable.3.University of Hawai‘i Supplementary InformationFormThe University of Hawai‘i Supplementary InformationForm for Undergraduate International Applicants mustalso be completed. Applicants must provide current officialdocumentation that sufficient financial support is availableto adequately cover tuition and expenses while attendingthe University. F-1 students must provide a certified bankstatement in U.S. dollars signed within the last 6 monthsattesting to financial support of 40,345 for the 2019-2020academic year.Students must carry complete health insurance for the durationof their studies at the University.The I-20 form, required by the United States Department ofHomeland Security and Customs and Border Protection for astudent visa, will be issued by the University after the specialrequirements outlined above are fulfilled, and the student hasbeen accepted for admission.International students are encouraged to submit applicationforms and supporting documentation as early as possible toallow adequate time for evaluation by the University.Admission of UnclassifiedNon-Degree Seeking ApplicantsIndividuals who wish to enroll in UH West O‘ahu courses butmay not seek to obtain a degree or certificate may apply foradmission as an unclassified, non-degree seeking student. Allapplicants must submit an UH System online application atapply.hawaii.edu. In addition, students are required to submitdocumentation (e.g., transcripts, grade reports) to verifyprerequisites for the course they intend to register for.International visa students are not eligible for unclassified,2019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG13

ENTERING THE UNIVERSITYAPPLICATION DEADLINESTermPriority DeadlineInternational Applicant DeadlineFinal DeadlineFall Semester (

on O'ahu. The system also includes seven community colleges - four on O'ahu: Honolulu Community College, Kapi'olani Community College, Leeward Community College, and Windward Community College; and three on the neighbor islands: Hawai'i Community College, Kaua'i Community College, and the University of Hawai'i Maui College.