Current Student Resources

Current Student Resources

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Aloha, Sharks!

Here are some resources and frequently asked questions for Current (continuing) Students.

  • WHEN CAN I ACCESS REGISTRATION?

    • Please visit the Registrar's posted Registration Schedule for dates according to your Class Standing (e.g., Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior).
    • Registration opens on the date assigned at 7:00AM Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

  • HOW DO I ADD AND/OR DROP A COURSE?

    • How to Register
    • How to Drop a Course
    • *Undergraduate New Freshman (for first semester), Undergraduate and Graduate Special Status, Dually Enrolled High School, Academic Foundation Program, Visiting, and Exchange students cannot register online and must submit an Add/Drop Form to their advisor.

  • Who is my advisor? how can i contact or make an appointment with them?

  • HOW DOES THE REGISTRATION WAITLIST WORK?

    • Please visit the Registrar's posted Waitlist Procedures for information on how to Waitlist for a course, what to do when you receive a notification, and other FAQs.

  • I HAVE A HOLD THAT IS PREVENTING ME FROM REGISTERING. WHAT CAN I DO?

  • I am encountering errors while registering for courses and I'm not sure what they mean. What should I do?

    • Contact your advisor and include a screenshot or description of what the error says.

  • IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR ME TO MAKE CHANGES TO MY SCHEDULE?

    • Please visit the Registrar's posted Academic Calendar for all registration dates and deadlines.

  • What do I register for next semester? I would like to discuss my plan to graduate.

    • Sample Degree Plans are a good starting point when selecting courses required for your major. Degree plans represent suggested course sequencing for students who do not need individualized planning, such that is needed with adding a second major, adding a minor, studying abroad, etc.
    • Students should consult their Academic Advisor and Degree Works for individualized degree planning. Some examples other than the ones listed above include, but are not limited to:
      • Taking courses at another institution during the Summer,
      • Graduating early, or
      • Taking a leave of absence or gap semester(s).

  • What is degree Works and how do I find it?

    • Degree Works is a web-based tool for students to monitor their academic progress toward degree or certificate completion. Degree Works allows students and their advisors to plan future academic coursework.
    • Please visit the Registrar's posted Degree Works page for more information and instructions on how to access it.

  • I want to change my major and/or minor. how will this affect my degree program?

    • Before you change your major, consider meeting with the advisor for the new major to learn more about it and, if necessary, discuss the courses needed for the next semester.
    • Meet with your advisor to discuss your interest in a minor. Your advisor can assist you with fitting the requirements (or prerequisites) into your degree plan and let you know how it could affect your timeline to graduation.
    • Complete the Change of Program form and send it to your advisor via your student email.
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  • I want to pursue an internship opportunity for college credit. Where do I start?

    • The Academic Advising Office and Career Development Center (CDC) work with the student to discover and apply for experiential learning opportunities within their field of study. These learning experiences are separate from Directed Studies, Clinicals, or Practicums that may be part of a student's degree program requirements. 
      • Working with Academic Advising: Pursuing an internship/co-op is a way for students to earn unrestricted elective credits; these are separate from major, minor, and general education requirements. If a student is eligible to participate in an internship, our office assists the student in determining how many unrestricted elective credits they will need to graduate and if pursuing the internship for college credit will come at an additional cost or affect their graduation time. Contact your Academic Advisor to see if you are eligible and to plan your pathway to graduation.
      • Working with the Career Development Center: This office assists eligible students with finding opportunities with one of the organizations that have partnered with HPU. If a student receives an opportunity outside of these partnerships, the CDC also assists the student with the process to use the opportunity for college credit. Visit the Career Development Center's website, schedule an appointment, or contact them at cdc@hpu.edu for more information.

  • I want to study or intern abroad. Where do I start?

    • The Academic Advising and Study Abroad offices work together with the student to plan out the ideal semester(s) and programs for a student to participate in.
      • Working with Academic Advising: Our office assists the student with the degree-planning aspect involved in studying abroad (e.g., what courses to take while on campus, what courses to save for abroad, how studying abroad will affect a student's timeline to graduate, etc.).
      • Working with Study Abroad: This office assists the student with selecting a country and program, getting abroad courses approved by relevant department chairs, scholarship opportunities, program/travel logistics, and much more. Visit the Study Abroad office website, schedule an appointment, or contact them at studyabroad@hpu.edu for more information.
    • Follow the HPU Study Abroad Instagram account to see other HPU Sharks' experiences overseas!
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  • I'm planning to complete my degree requirements within the next academic year. What do i need to do?

    • Students must file a Petition to Graduate (PTG) application by a deadline specified for each semester. The general deadlines are as follows.
      • Fall or Winter Degree Conferral: February
      • Spring or Summer Degree Conferral: September
      • After the first deadline, a $25 late fee will apply. After the final deadline, a student must submit a PTG for the next cycle.

  • What is the process to submit my PTG?

    • Step One: Submit your electronic PTG via your student portal by the published deadline. Failure to submit by the deadline will delay your degree conferral.
    • Step Two: PTG staff will review your application and create a Graduation (Grad) Audit. The Grad Audit will be sent to your Faculty Advisor for their review and completion. You will also receive a copy of the Grad Audit to your HPU student email.
    • Step Three: Meet with your Faculty Advisor and review your Grad Audit together. After reviewing and going over your final requirements or General Petitions, your Faculty Advisor will return the Grad Audit to the Registrar's Office with their approval. A copy of the approved Grad Audit will be sent to your HPU student email.
    • For more information, please visit Petition to Graduate, contact your Faculty Advisor, or email ptg@hpu.edu.

  • How do I find out more information about the Graduation Ceremony?