Kuleana Checklist SPRING 2026
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 to view Kuleana Checklists and watch 'Ohana Check-In recordings as we progress toward Spring!
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!
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 your MyHPU portal?
You can 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 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 fall!
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
Get to Know MyHPU! Take some time this week to upload a photo for your HPU Student ID and Health Forms D and E.
Sign in directly to your student portal by clicking the button above and upload your documents.
Hawaiʻi Pacific University has partnered with Med+Proctor
for the submission of immunization records.
Students may submit proof of appointment if they are unable to comply with these requirements before the start of classes.
Required of all students who will be taking courses in-person at HPU.
- Tuberculosis and Measles, Mumps, Rubella FORM D
- Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acceular Pertussis, Varicella, and Meningococcal Conjugate FORM E
It is preferred that students print and bring both forms to their medical provider. The medical practitioner will review the requirements, enter the required information, and sign each form.
Read About Hawaii State Health Clearance Requirements for Postsecondary Institutions here.
3. MEET ALAKAʻI - YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO ALL THINGS HPU
Alakaʻi is your friendly 24/7 virtual guide, available to help lead the way as you prepare for life at Hawaiʻi Pacific University.
In Hawaiian, Alakaʻi means to lead, guide, or direct — and that's exactly what Alakaʻi is designed for. Whether you're wondering what to pack for your move to Oʻahu, how to register for classes, when orientation happens, or what local food you have to try first, Alakaʻi is available to connect you to you to the answers you need, when you need them.
You can find Alakaʻi, 24/7, at hpu.edu/connect
1. SATISFY FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS IN MYHPU
If you've already filed your FAFSA, review your financial aid status by double-checking that you've submitted all paperwork necessary to receive aid. Financial documents must be verified through MyHPU.
Check your HPU email in MyHPU regularly. Click the button above for instructions on how to accept or decline your financial aid package.
FOLLOW PATH: my.hpu.edu > Student Services > Financial Aid > Offer/Requirements
Please contact Financial Aid with questions about federal student aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and loan status. And always include YOUR NAME AND HPU STUDENT ID NUMBER when contacting Financial Aid.
FINANCIAL AID
EMAIL: financialaid@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0253
Click the button above to find out who your Academic Advisor is, so you know who you will be working with to craft your spring schedule. Your Advisor will email you a pre-registration form after you submit your enrollment deposit.
If you have only recently submitted your enrollment deposit, no stress! Your pre-registration form is coming.
Please contact Academic Advising with questions regarding registration and your class schedule.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
EMAIL: advising@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1198
3. LEVEL UP WITH PLACEMENT TESTING
Consider leveling up through placement testing. Depending on your declared major, you may need to take a writing test, a math test or both. A unique voucher was assigned to you for writing, math, or both depending on the major you selected when you applied.
PLACEMENT TEST REQUIREMENTS BY MAJOR
Writing Placement Test: All Majors
Residential Honors students are exempt from the English writing placement assessment.
Math Placement Test: Business Administration, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Oceanography
Click the button above to learn how you can access the placement tests.
ACT AND SAT SCORES
Depending on ACT, SAT, or other test results submitted at the time of applying, you may be exempt from placement testing.
Please review our placement guide and contact advising@hpu.edu if you believe you may be exempt.
Please contact Testing Services (CAS) with questions about English and Math placement testing.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, TESTING SERVICES
EMAIL: assessment@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-9334