Chaminade University of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816-1578
United States
Telephone: 808-735-4711
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Tamela Hawley
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://chaminade.edu/student-consumer-information/
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: April 27, 2026
Granted Candidacy:Candidacy is a status of preliminary affiliation with the Senior College and University Commission, awarded for a maximum of four years following a procedure for institutional review that includes self-study and on-site visitation. Candidacy indicates that the institution meets all or nearly all the Standards at a minimum level. Candidacy is not accreditation and does not ensure eventual accreditation; it means that an institution is progressing toward accreditation. This is the date that the institution was first granted the status of Candidacy with WSCUC. Not all institutions have become accredited with WSCUC through the Candidacy process. 1900
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1960
Undergraduate FTE: 1,453
Graduate FTE: 764
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Janet Davidson | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs | jdavidso@chaminade.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Keiki-Pua Dancil | Board Chair | kdancil@pulamalanai.com |
| Chief Academic Officer | Lance Askildson | Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs | lance.askildson@chaminade.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | Lynn Babington | President | lynn.babington@chaminade.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Aulani Kaanoi | Vice President of Finance & Facilities | akaanoi@chaminade.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Hieu Nguyen | Director of Institutional Research | hnguyen@chaminade.edu |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline College and Pastoral Institute | Weno | Additional | Active | |
| 00160500 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu | Main Campus | Active |
| Halawa Correctional Facility | Aiea | Additional | Active | |
| Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu | Additional | Active | |
| Saguaro Correctional Center | Eloy | Additional | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Bachelors | 1957 | On-Site |
| Applied Arts and Digital Media | Bachelors | 2026 | On-Site |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 2011 | On-Site |
| Biology | Bachelors | 1966 | On-Site |
| Business Administration | Masters | 1976 | On-Site |
| Business Administration | Bachelors | 2014 | Distance Education |
| Business Administration | Bachelors | 2003 | On-Site |
| Business Administration | Masters | 2011 | Distance Education |
| Business Administration | Associate | 2014 | Distance Education |
| Certificate in Data Science | Non-degree | 2019 | On-Site |
| Certificate in Environmental Studies | Non-degree | 1999 | On-Site |
| Chemistry | Bachelors | 2019 | On-Site |
| Clinical Psychology | Masters | 2025 | On-Site |
| Communication | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
| Computer Science | Bachelors | 2023 | On-Site |
| Computer Science Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | On-Site |
| Counseling Psychology | Masters | 1985 | On-Site |
| Counseling Psychology | Masters | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Criminal Justice Studies | Masters | 1985 | On-Site |
| Criminal Justice Studies | Masters | 2009 | Distance Education |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | Associate | 2001 | On-Site |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | Associate | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | Bachelors | 2001 | On-Site |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | Bachelors | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice Analytics Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | On-Site |
| Curriculum and Instructional Leadership | Masters | 2026 | Distance Education |
| Data Science, Analysis and Visualization | Bachelors | 2019 | On-Site |
| Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology | Professional Doctorate | 2022 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | Professional Doctorate | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology | Professional Doctorate | 2019 | On-Site |
| Doctor of Social Work | Professional Doctorate | 2026 | Distance Education |
| Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy | Professional Doctorate | 2022 | Distance Education |
| Early Childhood Education | Bachelors | 2009 | On-Site |
| Early Childhood Education | Associate | 1997 | On-Site |
| Early Childhood Education | Bachelors | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Early Childhood Education | Associate | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Education | Masters | 2003 | Distance Education |
| Education | Masters | 1996 | On-Site |
| Educational Leadership | Masters | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Elementary Education | Bachelors | 1960 | On-Site |
| Elementary Education | Bachelors | 2012 | Distance Education |
| Elementary Education for Oceania | Bachelors | 2015 | Distance Education |
| English | Bachelors | 2010 | Distance Education |
| English | Bachelors | 1957 | On-Site |
| Environmental + Interior Design Introduction to Interior Design | Non-degree | 2023 | On-Site |
| Environmental + Interior Design Skill-based Interior Design Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | On-Site |
| Environmental Analytics Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | On-Site |
| Environmental Pre-Law Certificate | Non-degree | 2019 | On-Site |
| Environmental Science | Bachelors | 2019 | On-Site |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelors | 2002 | On-Site |
| Environmental and Interior Design | Bachelors | 1985 | On-Site |
| Environmental and Interior Design | Associate | 2003 | On-Site |
| Ethics and Leadership | Bachelors | 2026 | On-Site |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Doctoral APRN | Non-degree | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Fine Arts | Masters | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Forensic Sciences | Bachelors | 1996 | On-Site |
| Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
| Graduate Certificate in K-6 Structured Literacy | Non-degree | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Health Informatics and Analytics Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | On-Site |
| Historical and Political Studies | Bachelors | 1994 | On-Site |
| Historical and Political Studies | Bachelors | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program | Non-degree | 2002 | On-Site |
| Hogan Entreuprenuers Program Certificate – Graduate | Non-degree | 2014 | On-Site |
| Integrated Marketing Communication | Bachelors | 2021 | On-Site |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelors | 1976 | On-Site |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelors | 2023 | Distance Education |
| K-6 Structured Literacy | Non-degree | 2026 | Distance Education |
| Law, History and Culture | Bachelors | 2026 | On-Site |
| Liberal Arts | Associate | 2014 | Distance Education |
| Liberal Arts | Associate | 1956 | On-Site |
| Liberal Arts in Oceania | Associate | 2024 | Distance Education |
| MBA | Masters | 2021 | On-Site |
| Management | Bachelor's (3-yr/Reduced Credit) | 2026 | Distance Education |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | Masters | 2024 | Distance Education |
| Montessori Early Childhood Credential | Non-degree | 2017 | On-Site |
| Natural Science | Associate | 2019 | On-Site |
| Nursing | Bachelors | 2010 | On-Site |
| Nursing | Masters | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Nutrition | Bachelors | 2025 | On-Site |
| Organizational Leadership | Professional Doctorate | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Organizational Leadership | Masters | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Pastoral Theology | Masters | 2002 | On-Site |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Post-Doctoral APRN Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
| Permanent Diaconate Education Certificate | Non-degree | 2010 | On-Site |
| Professional MBA | Masters | 2023 | On-Site |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Doctoral APRN | Non-degree | 2025 | Distance Education |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 1972 | On-Site |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Public Health | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Public Health | Bachelors | 2023 | On-Site |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 2015 | Distance Education |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 1974 | On-Site |
| School Psychology | Education Specialist | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Secondary Education | Bachelors | 2010 | Distance Education |
| Secondary Education | Bachelors | 2006 | On-Site |
| Sport and Event Management | Bachelors | 2022 | On-Site |
| Strategic Marketing | Bachelors | 2026 | On-Site |
| Teaching | Masters | 2011 | Distance Education |
| Teaching | Masters | 2011 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2026 | Offsite Review |
| Spring | 2027 | Accreditation Visit |