How to Apply

First-year students, please submit either the HPU Application or C ommon Application
Transfer students, please submit either the HPU Application
Military applicants, please submit the HPU Application
Submit either official or unofficial high school transcripts and/or college transcripts.

Please note that while we will accept unofficial transcripts to evaluate your admissibility, you must submit your official transcript(s) before enrolling and before any official credit evaluation can be completed.

Transcripts maybe sent electronically to the Office of Admissions at admissions@hpu.edu or mailed to:

Hawaii Pacific University
Office of Admissions
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813
Domestic students may apply without submitting standardized test scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) . While tests help to predict your potential for success in college, your academic performance in the classroom is the most important factor in our review of your application. We also consider qualitative factors, such as your essay, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities.
- Request your SAT scores. HPU's school code is 4352.
- Request your ACT scores. HPU's school code is 0900.

Your personal statement is an opportunity to let the admissions committee know more about yourself. You may submit writing samples, a personal essay or poetry; it is up to you on how you wish to express yourself. No set length is required.