
Orientation Program
HPU's New Student Orientation program seeks to provide an engaging and informative experience that ensures students transition smoothly into HPU and feel welcome.
During New Student Orientation, students will receive information on: academic preparedness, student success and resources, how we build community, learn about culture and campus integration, learn about leadership opportunities and essential information about campus life, housing, Title IX, transportation, safety and more.
New students (full-time first-years, transfers, visiting/exchange, and graduate students are required to participate in the orientation program. The orientation fee is automatically placed on students’ accounts.
As the university prepares to welcome new students to campus, we will continue to review and adjust the orientation schedule. Please check back here for the most up-to-date information. Questions? Send us a message at readysetgo@hpu.edu.
Move-In Day: Thursday, August 21st, 2025 (Specific times will be emailed to you based on your housing location)
For residents at Waterfront Lofts and Executive Centre, more information will be available soon. Please reserve the date. Specific details and additional information will be sent to the student’s HPU email address.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025 at aloha tower marketplace (Undergraduate & In-Person Graduate)
refreshments: 7:30am
Check-in begins at 8:00AM
Orientation program Starts at 9:00 AM – Undergraduate Full schedule of events will be shared at check-in and through the Guidebook APP.
Undergraduates will receive directions this summer on how to download the Guidebook App to read the full schedule.
New student orientation is required for all new full-time undergraduate first-years, transfer students, and visiting and exchange international students.
In person Graduate students also have a graduate track to attend on the same day.
Registration is required and students are highly encouraged to register prior to arriving on campus in AUGUST.
ALL undergraduate Students --- register here
Family members --- register here (EACH FAMILY MEMBER MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY)
- Registration for students and family members will open in July
- Students and Family Members should plan to attend Orientation events all day on Friday, August 22nd and half day on Saturday, August 23rd.