First Year Students: Kuleana Checklist

Kuleana Checklist FALL 2024

Welcome to the HPU ‘Ohana! Here is where you will find simplified next steps to ensure you are ready for your arrival on campus. Check back periodically over the fall and winter to view Kuleana Checklists and watch 'Ohana Check-In recordings as we progress toward Fall!

COMPLETE YOUR KULEANA CHECKLISTS BELOW!

Make sure you're on the right track for a smooth transition to HPU! Kuleana means responsibility in Hawaiian. Complete YOUR Kuleana Checklists below!

1. ENJOY THE REMAINDER OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR

Enjoy this time. Yes, there is a lot to accomplish between now and August 23rd (the first day of Orientation) but know that you have an entire university community here in Honolulu ready and eager to support you. We've got this together! Your hard work has paid off, and the best is yet to come! 

2. SET UP AND NAVIGATE MYHPU

MyHPU (my.hpu.edu) is your self-service student portal. If you haven’t already done so, go ahead and login for the first time. Click here for step-by-step instructions on MyHPU Account Creation.  

Otherwise, sign in directly to your student portal by clicking the button above. Explore and get familiar! 

Click the different tabs and icons in MyHPU to access important information regarding your: 

  • Financial Aid, Loans, and Scholarship requirements 
  • Tuition and Fees, eBill Statements *viewable when you are registered for at least one class* 
  • Housing Applications and Meal Plans 
  • Shark Shuttle Schedules and much more!

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO IN MYHPU PORTAL? 

View academic and community events, HPU announcements, update your student profile, check your HPU email, view your degree plan, make online tuition payments, check your grades, and manage other important university business. 

Be sure to sign-in to and/or set up your student email account early this summer to ensure you receive official university communications regarding your student account. 

PRO TIP: Automatically forward your HPU emails to your personal email account so you don't miss important HPU announcements and deadlines this summer! 

Please contact Information Technology Services (ITS) if you need to retrieve your username or if you run into any technical issues when logging into MyHPU for the first time. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 
(ITS) HELP DESK 
EMAIL: help@hpu.edu 
CALL: (808) 566-2411

3. ATTEND OUR FIRST 'OHANA CHECK-IN

Click the button above to RSVP for as many as you like! These webinars are designed for the entire family, and we encourage you and your parents/guardians to attend. Each series will focus on “just-in-time” information you need for a great Fall 2024 at HPU! 

We will dedicate time at the end of each check-in to answer questions related to the day’s topics for you and your family, or you can submit questions in advance here!