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! 

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 

2. MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

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
EMAILadmission@hpu.edu  


MAILING ADDRESS: 
Hawaii Pacific University 
Office of Admissions 
1 Aloha Tower Drive 
Honolulu, HI 96813 

1. UPLOAD DOCUMENTS TO MY HPU

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 

2. SECURE HOUSING

APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL 2024 SEMESTER OPENED ON MARCH 1! 

  1. Submit Your Intent to Enroll Form and $200 Enrollment Deposit (if newly enrolled)
  2. Submit Your Housing Application and $400 Housing Deposit* 
  1. Return Your Signed On-Campus Housing Agreement & Acceptance Form**
  2. 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! 

 

1. PLAN TO PAY TUITION

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 

1. VIEW COMMUNITY STANDARDS

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  

2. LEARN ABOUT CAMPUS SAFETY

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. 

Emergency Contacts 

Sign Up for RAVE Alerts 

Please contact HPU Security with questions about campus safety and security. 

HPU SECURITY
EMAIL:security_safety@hpu.edu 
CALL: (808) 544-1400 

3. LEARN ABOUT TITLE IX

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 

2. LEARN ABOUT SHARK BUNDLE

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 

3. LEARN ABOUT PAYMENT PLANS

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 

1. FIND YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE

Check your fall schedule and make sure you understand it!

Click the button above to access your class schedule in MyHPU.

FOLLOW PATH: my.hpu.edu > Student Services > Schedule > Fall 2024 > Submit

On your schedule, you will see:

Course Title
Campus (location)
Credits
Start and End Dates
Meeting Days and Times
Instructor Names

As you view your schedule, take a look at our campus map to familiarize yourself with the area, and start to think about what your daily commute will look like.
Downtown Campus Map (ATM, WP, PL)

Our Academic Advising team is currently registering all incoming students. If you have submitted your Pre-Registration form but do not have a schedule yet, you can expect an email from your advisor within 2-3 weeks confirming your classes. If you have any questions once you receive your fall schedule, please contact academic advising or make an appointment with your advisor. 

If you are waiting on test scores or additional information that may impact your classes, your advisor may need to adjust your fall class schedule once that information is received.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
EMAIL: advising@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1198

2. LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT LIFE

Summers are for FUN – check out fun student activities and ways to get involved 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 Student Life with questions regarding student and campus activities. 

STUDENT LIFE
EMAIL: readysetgo@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0277

3. GET CAUGHT UP!

So far, we’ve covered a lot of information. Now is a good time to go back and review that information so you can determine what steps you need to take to stay on track. But don’t worry, we’re here to help guide you along the way! 

Topics we’ve covered so far: 

HPU Search Tools 

MyHPU Student Portal 

HPU Email Setup 

Placement Testing 

Tuition & Fees 

Housing & Meal Plans 

Academic Success Resources 

And More!! 

1. LEARN ABOUT TUITION INSURANCE

Hawai'i Pacific University is proud to partner with GradGuard to offer tuition insurance. GradGuard’s Tuition Insurance Plan helps students and their families overcome the financial losses that may result from events which force students to withdraw from the term due to a covered medical reason. 

Please contact Student Accounts with questions regarding tuition insurance, payment plans, tuition/fees, refunds, and charges on your student account. 

STUDENT ACCOUNTS 
EMAIL: studentaccounts@hpu.edu 
CALL: (808) 356-5272 

2. LEARN ABOUT NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Orientation at HPU is a really fun time! You'll meet new friends, get familiar with the campus, and begin thinking about your future as a student. 

Click the button above to learn more about New Student Orientation. 

Are you a parent or family member? Feel free to also check out our Family FAQs page that focuses on some other topics.

Reminder: part-time, military campus, special status, and non-degree students, as well as those pursing an associates, post-baccalaureate, or graduate degrees are NOT required to participate in the orientation program. 

Please contact readysetgo@hpu.edu, or (808) 544-0277 with questions regarding Orientation. 

3. FINALIZE HOUSING AND TRAVEL PLANS

PREPARATION IS KEY!

Rental housing is always in high demand in Hawai'i. Honolulu is one of the most desirable cities to live in and one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Because of this, the housing market is very tight both on and off campus, and therefore we encourage you to secure housing as soon as possible.

Visit Housing and Residence Life for more information and tips to securing on and off-campus housing.

Please contact our Housing office with questions about campus housing, housing deposits and agreements, meal plans, and off-campus housing resources.

HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
EMAIL: 
housing@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1436

Visit our Traveling to HPU page by clicking the button above.

Here you can find hotel and airfare discounts (US flights only), ground transportation options, and find campus parking rates and locations.

Not sure what to bring when moving on-campus?
Need to schedule an airport shuttle to campus?

Please contact Student Engagement with questions on travel resources and what to bring to campus.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
EMAIL: 
readysetgo@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0277

1. REGISTER FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

New Student Orientation provides fun and engaging sessions and activities to help new students meet other students, navigate HPU's campuses, and learn about academic and co-curricular services and resources. 

New full-time first-year, transfer, and visiting/exchange students are required to register for the orientation program. If you have not yet done so, please register here.

PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

Your participation is optional, however registration is required for parents and family members who would like to attend the Parent and Family Member Orientation Program (August 23 - August 24).

Parents and family members may complete this registration form. Please note that there is a registration fee of $100/person.

Please contact our Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students with questions about Orientation.

DEONNE YEAGER, M.ED., ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF STUDENTS
EMAIL: dyeager@hpu.edu

2. REVIEW THE STUDENT HANDBOOK

 

Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by academic and administrative regulations of the University as stated in the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. Students, by the act of registration, agree to observe all provisions of the Academic Catalog, Student Handbook, the Code of Student Conduct, any academic handbook or program requirements and all other university policies, procedures, and handbooks.

Click the button above to access the HPU Student Handbook online. In it you will find institutional policies and procedures as well as important phone numbers and general directory information.

Please contact our Title IX Coordinator with questions about the student handbook.

CARLY MORMAN, HPU TITLE IX COORDINATOR
EMAIL
cmorman@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0276

3. LOOK FOR SHARK BUNDLE EMAILS

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 learn more about our Shark Bundle textbook rental program and keep an eye out for your "selection email" in early August. Action is required upon receiving this email.

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. If you prefer to get your course materials another way, directions to opt-out of the program will be in FAQs beginning 8/8/24. The deadline to opt out of the Fall 2024 terms is on 9/13/24.

Please note: each professor decides the format (digital or hard copy) for course materials.

Please contact our Bookstore with questions regarding the Shark Bundle program.

HPU BOOKSTORE
EMAIL: sm8094@bncollege.com
CALL: (808) 544-0290

1. SCHEDULE AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT

Make sure you are in the right classes!

Visit our Advising Resources for new and continuing students to get a better understanding of registration, placement testing guidelines, and your degree pathway. For general advising resources, click here.

First-Year Freshmen: If you submitted your pre-registration form more than two weeks ago and want to check on your schedule please reach out to Academic Advising at: advising@hpu.edu. If you have received your schedule and have questions or want to connect with your advisor you can schedule an advising appointment.

If you are taking Math and Writing, your Advisor may recommend taking a placement test to ensure you're in the right classes. Note: Residential Honors students are exempt from the English Writing placement assessment. Please check your HPU email for communication from your Advisor.

Please contact Academic Advising with questions about registering for classes and placement testing requirements or exemptions.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
EMAIL: advising@hpu.edu

CALL: (808) 544-1198

2. LEARN ABOUT HPU ATHLETICS

HPU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and plays in the association's Pacific West Conference, the PacWest.

We offer 14 competitive sports in total; 6 Men's teams and 8 Women's teams.

Click the button above and become an official Shark fan. View our sports programs and schedules, find coaches, sign up family and friends for sports camps, and get tickets to games.

Get the news of HPU Athletics as soon as it's sent out to media outlets by subscribing to the Sharks Email News Service. By subscribing, you can choose any or all of the sports you wish to receive!

Go here and fill out the form.

Please contact our Executive Director of Athletics with questions about HPU Athletics programs.

DEBBIE SNELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
EMAIL: desnell@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0209

3. ORDER YOUR SHARK SWAG

WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, HOW 'BOUT YOU?

Visit Barnes and Noble HPU Apparel and Spirit Shop and get the school supplies you need (and swag you want). From dorm essentials to laptops and personal accessories, HPU spirit shop has you covered.

Order your Shark Swag today by clicking the button above and make your HPU Shark Spirit official.

Create your Spirit Shop Account

Visit IT's Knowledgebase Article that lists computer recommendations and student discounts/tips.

Please contact HPU Bookstore with questions about spirit shop, student discounts, and the shark bundle textbook rental program.

HPU BOOKSTORE
EMAIL: sm8094@bncollege.com 
CALL: (808) 544-0290