Brigham Young University–Hawaii Information

Brigham Young University–Hawaii is the preeminent international center of learning in the Pacific. Its small campus is a unique accumulation of intercultural leadership development, where a diverse population of 3,200 students representing over 70 countries live, study, and work together. Small classes taught by expert faculty empower students to master challenging and relevant curriculum, while affordable tuition, financial aid, and online study options make this valuable education more accessible than ever. Operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a BYU–Hawaii education involves intellectual learning, career preparation, moral, ethical, and spiritual enrichment. All the while, students enjoy living and learning in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Graduates go forth to serve, prepared to promote peace and prosperity as leaders worldwide. BYU–Hawaii is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Established in 1955 as the Church College of Hawaii (CCH), the campus is located in Laie, Hawaii, thirty-five miles from Honolulu. CCH's name was changed to Brigham Young University–Hawaii in 1974, and today is part of the three-campus BYU system that includes BYU in Provo, Utah, and BYU–Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho. The mission of Brigham Young University–Hawaii is to integrate both spiritual and secular learning, and to prepare students with character and integrity who can provide leadership in their families, their communities, their chosen fields, and in building the kingdom of God. The academic curriculum emphasizes intercultural traditions, with 65 majors in business, technology, education, science, and the arts.