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!
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!
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!
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 this summer to craft your fall schedule. Your Advisor will email you a pre-registration form after you submit your enrollment deposit.
If you have only submitted your enrollment deposit in the past two weeks, 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
If you are feeling extra ambitious early this summer, 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
1. REVIEW HPU'S ACADEMIC CALENDAR
HPU’s Academic calendar is your friend. Use it to track important deadlines this summer to plan for fall success.
Click the button above to view our academic calendar early so you know what to expect when you arrive. It is a useful tool that can help keep you organized and on track. It can also help you when planning your holidays and trips back home.
Please contact Registrar’s Office with questions about the Academic Calendar and other registration information.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
EMAIL: registrar@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0239
2. FILL OUT A FERPA AUTHORIZATION FORM
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the confidentiality of student records that an institution maintains.
HOW DOES FERPA AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?
As an HPU student, only you have access to your education records and student account. Under the FERPA law, HPU cannot disclose personally identifiable information from a student's education records to a third party (INCLUDING A STUDENT'S PARENTS) without the student's prior written authorization.
If you would like your parents or guardians to have access to your student information/account, please click the button above to fill out and sign an Authorization to Release Education Records form, and email the signed copy to registrar@hpu.edu.
3. SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND EXAMS
When you request official high school or college transcripts, have the institution send them to HPU directly. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ACCEPT TRANSCRIPTS THAT ARE SENT TO HPU BY STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
Dual credits and other official exam scores such as SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, AP, IB, etc. should also be sent to the Office of Admissions as soon as possible.
Have your school send your transcripts to:
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
EMAIL: admission@hpu.edu
MAILING ADDRESS:
Hawaii Pacific University
Office of Admissions
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813
Get to Know MyHPU! Take some time this week to upload a photo for your HPU Student ID and Health Forms D and E. Click the following link for step-by-step instructions on MyHPU Account Creation.
Otherwise, sign in directly to your student portal by clicking the button above and upload your documents.
HOW-TO UPLOAD A PHOTO FOR YOUR HPU ID by THURSDAY, August 1.
HOW-TO UPLOAD SIGNED MEDICAL FORMS D AND E by THURSDAY, August 1.
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.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO IN MYHPU PORTAL?
You can see university Pili'ana (connection) events and 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.
Please contact HPU Information Technology Services (ITS) with MyHPU Account Creation or tech-related issues.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS)
EMAIL: help@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 566-2411
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL 2024 SEMESTER OPENED ON MARCH 1!
- Submit Your Intent to Enroll Form and $200 Enrollment Deposit (if newly enrolled)
- Submit Your Housing Application and $400 Housing Deposit*
- Return Your Signed On-Campus Housing Agreement & Acceptance Form**
- Receive Your Housing and Roommate Assignment in August
*On-campus housing inventory is limited. If your housing application is received, and no housing is available, you will be informed within three business days that you have been placed on a waitlist.
**After submission of your housing application, a housing and meal plan agreement form will be sent to your HPU email account. Until this agreement form is submitted, your housing is not confirmed. Due to limited housing inventory, you are encouraged to sign and submit your housing agreement form upon receipt.
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1 - Go to the Housing Portal and log in with your MyHPU credentials.
Step 2 - Click on the Housing Application link in the top menu.
Step 3 - Follow the steps to complete your application.
MAKE SURE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN THE FINAL REVIEW STEP.
HOUSING
EMAIL: housing@hpu.edu
CALL: 808-544-1436
3. RSVP FOR LIVE 'OHANA CHECK-INS
Our 'Ohana Check-In webinars are a great way for your entire family to get “just-in-time” information you need, as well as answers to any questions you may have about starting as a new student at HPU in Fall 2024.
Each session within a series will cover the same information.
Students and families should attend one session for each series 1 – 8.
“International Focus” sessions provide content specific to international students.
We will dedicate time at the end of each check-in to answer questions for you and your family, or you can also submit questions in advance here!
Get ready for your eBill coming early July!
Your investment in your education is a commitment to your future. The HPU Business Office provides you with the resources and support you need to understand and pay your account balance, embrace financial responsibility, and maintain a strong financial foundation on which to build your academic and extracurricular success.
New students and families, click the button above to learn more about planning to pay tuition.
Please contact the Business Office with questions regarding account charges on your eBill.
BUSINESS OFFICE
EMAIL: studentaccounts@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 356-5272
2. LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT LIFE
Summers are for FUN – check out fun student activities and ways to REMAIN ENGAGED on campus!
Extra and co-curricular activities are an essential part of an enriching campus life, and we encourage students to get involved and participate in school events.
Getting involved right from the start and continuing to seek out opportunities to learn and engage will help you make lasting friendships, perform well academically, and develop skillsets that will help you succeed in the future.
Stay stoked and keep looking forward to life at HPU! Follow us on Instagram: @hawaiipacificuniversity, @cabhpu, @hpu_sga, @hpucampusrec, @hpu.ssc, @hpufye, @hpustudentactivities
Please contact the Student Engagement team with questions regarding student and campus activities.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
EMAIL: readysetgo@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0277
3. CONNECT WITH ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Under the administration of the Center for Academic Success (CAS), the Accessibility Services office implements and coordinates reasonable accommodations and disability-related services that afford students equal access to university programs and activities. Accessibility Services is available to serve all students with disabilities, including those with temporary injuries and long-term cognitive, learning, psychological, sustained head injuries, sensory, mobility, and other physical impairments.
Please contact the Center for Academic Success, Accessibility Services with questions regarding accessibility.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS – ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
EMAIL: access@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-9334
1. FIND RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Center for Academic Success offers a variety of educational services to enhance and promote learning. A full range of accessibility (including students with disabilities), testing, and tutoring services are provided at the Downtown Campus.
Limited services are available at the Aloha Tower Learning Commons.
Please contact the Center for Academic Success with questions regarding testing services and tutoring programs.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
EMAIL: access@hpu.edu; assessment@hpu.edu; tutoring@hpu.eduu
CALL: (808) 544-9334
2. PRIORITIZE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Prioritize your health and wellness!
Discover and explore the wide array of resources HPU offers to help students navigate the ups and downs of college life. Examples of resources include: behavioral health counseling, information on health insurance, and even connecting with our university chaplain.
SUCCEED: Discover tools to support your academic and professional success.
THRIVE: Learn ways to nurture your well-being to help manage the stress of college.
MATTER: Explore options to find community and awaken your passions.
Get started today by going to YOU.HPU.EDU and entering your HPU username and password. The web portal prioritizes privacy so students can be honest and feel safe exploring.
Please contact our Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students with questions about wellness resources.
DEONNE YEAGER, M.ED., AVP/DEAN OF STUDENTS
EMAIL:dyeager@hpu.edu
3. CONSIDER LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB
Whether you are eligible for on-campus Federal Work Study or just looking for any part-time job that fits your busy student lifestyle, HPU’s Career Development Center has you covered.
Click the button above to check out our job search page and get started on our job board, Handshake, to see what opportunities are available.
Please contact the Career Development Center for resume review and other resources to help you find part-time work that fits your school schedule.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
EMAIL: cdc@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0230
Each student must be able to study, learn and enjoy their educational career at Hawai‘i Pacific University. If these freedoms are to be experienced by all students, they must be respected by all. Therefore, students are expected to act in ways that demonstrate respect for order, decency, personal honor, and the rights of others.
The Code of Student Conduct identifies many, but not all, of the important policies and regulations which address the expectations and obligations of students.
We encourage students to familiarize themselves with all policies contained within the Student Handbook, including but not limited to Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures, the Alcohol and Drug Policy, Academic Integrity Policy, and the Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy.
To review the Code of Student Conduct and its procedures, visit the Student Handbook.
Please contact our Dean of Students with questions about student conduct and community standards.
DEONNE YEAGER, M.ED., AVP/DEAN OF STUDENTS
EMAIL:dyeager@hpu.edu
The Security and Safety Department at Hawai’i Pacific University is dedicated to providing the students, staff, and faculty with a safe and secure working environment. Our team of both in-house and contract security professionals train constantly and maintain a close liaison with law enforcement and security community leaders to enhance that mission.
Click the button above to learn more about HPU Security and other community/safety resources.
Campus locations where students are housed have security presence 24 hours a day seven days a week.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS COVERAGE: Monday – Friday, 6:30am to 10:30pm. Saturday from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Please contact HPU Security with questions about campus safety and security.
HPU SECURITY
EMAIL: security_safety@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1400
Hawaiʻi Pacific University is committed to providing a safe learning, living, and working environment. Students, faculty, and staff are empowered to report incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation to facilitate support services, a remedy or action, and prevention of recurrence.
Click the button above to learn more about Title IX and review our Student Handbook.
Please contact HPU’s Title IX Coordinator with questions about TITLE IX discrimination, harassment, and reporting.
CARLY MORMAN, TITLE IX COORDINATOR
EMAIL: cmorman@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0276
1. ACCEPT OR DECLINE FINANCIAL AID
If you’ve already filed your FAFSA, review your financial aid status by double-checking that you’ve submitted all paperwork, and satisfied the requirements.
Check your HPU email and MyHPU Portal regularly to ensure you've satisfied any requirements necessary to receive aid.
Click the button above for step-by-step instructions on how to accept or decline your aid award package.
FOLLOW PATH: my.hpu.edu > Student Services > Financial Aid > Offer/Requirements
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid with questions about your federal aid, scholarships, and loan status.
ALWAYS include YOUR NAME AND HPU STUDENT ID NUMBER in communications.
FINANCIAL AID
EMAIL: financialaid@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0253
HPU and Barnes & Noble launched the Shark Bundle rental program where students will pay $25.75 per credit hour to get all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and electronic book versions before the first day of your term's classes.
Click the button above to find out more about our textbook rental program.
Students are automatically signed up for Shark Bundle once registered for classes and must opt out of the program if it is not suitable for them.
Please note: each professor decides the format (digital or hard copy) for course materials.
Visit Barnes & Noble Bookstore at HPU to get Shark swag for the whole family!
Please contact our Bookstore with questions regarding the Shark Bundle program.
QUESTIONS ABOUT SHARK BUNDLE?
EMAIL: sm8094@bncollege.com
CALL: 808-544-0290
CONSIDER ENROLLING IN A MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN
Enrolling in a monthly payment plan gives you the ability to conveniently distribute your portion of tuition and fees across manageable monthly installments. Payment plans also help you avoid high interest rates normally seen with traditional loans.
The cost to you is a small, non-refundable enrollment fee of $65 (Fall or Spring terms) and $35 (Summer term) for each term you wish to enroll in a payment plan.
FALL PAYMENT PLANS & ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE:
6 MONTHS (lowest payments)
Enrollment Period: July 01 - July 14
Due Dates: July 15, August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1
5 MONTHS
Enrollment Period: July 15 – July 31
Due Dates: August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1
4 MONTHS
Enrollment Period: August 1 – August 31
Due Dates: September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1
3 MONTHS
Enrollment Period: September 1 – September 30
Due Dates: October 1, November 1, December 1
Please contact the Business Office with questions regarding payment plans, tuition/fees, refunds, and charges on your student account.
BUSINESS OFFICE (ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES)
EMAIL: ar@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 356-5272