Honolulu University offers alternative independent study paths leading to academic degrees.  Its programs are designed primarily for career professionals and other self-educated learners whose work and life experiences have given them knowledge and skills ordinarily taught in college degree programs.

Honolulu University makes full use of modern communications technologies such as cell phones, voice mail, fax, E-mail and the Internet to bring quality education to its students under the mentoring of highly qualified professional educators and to facilitate student-mentor interaction.