The University Center West Hawaii delivers over 50 Distance Based degree and certificate programs from across the 10-campus University of Hawai‘i system. That means West Hawai‘i residents can obtain degrees from UH Manoa, UH Hilo and UH West O‘ahu while living in West Hawai‘i. The University Center provides the local student support for the distance learning degrees offered through the center. At the Distance Degree Preparation Workshop, attendees can learn what degrees are offered in West Hawai‘i; the necessary steps to move forward; key deadlines; methods of program delivery; what it takes to be a successful distance learning student; and more. To learn more about your options for higher education, please join us at the Hawai’i Community College-Palamanui, University Center campus (73-1025 Kaiminani Drive, Kailua-Kona, 96740). For RSVP and questions, please contact Carrie Kuwada Phipps, Educational Specialist, at carriekp@hawaii.edu or 969-8808.