Undergraduate Academic Advising
Hawai‘i Pacific University believes that academic advising is an integral part of a student's educational experience. As advisors, we are committed to preparing students for success in the academic setting by assisting students in the development of skills to define and achieve their academic goals. Our cohort advising model enables students to develop a collaborative working relationship with a professional advisor. Through mentorship, students are able to define and implement sound educational plans that are consistent with their personal values, goals, and career plans.
Undergraduate Professional and Faculty Advising
Professional Advisors
Professional Advisors assist students with the transition into college, as well as finding and understanding the major and degree plan that’s best for them:
- Primarily work with undergraduate first year, sophomore, and first semester transfer students.
- Provide students with tools and resources to help them succeed at HPU.
- Work primarily under one college, and are experts in the requirements for that field.
- Help to map out a student’s 4-year degree plan.
- The General Professional Advisor works with undeclared students.
Faculty Advisors
Faculty advising begins at the time a student has declared a major or is assigned to the faculty by their department and/or college.
- Primarily work with Undergraduate Junior and Senior students.
- Experts in possible career fields, courses, and experiences that can best prepare students to reach their goals.
- Evaluate students degree progress, Petition to Graduate, and Graduation Audit of their degree completion.
- Check out your Degree Plan to see who your faculty advisor is. Email them to set up an appointment.
Have a Question?
Check out our Tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Need more help? Send us an email, give us a call, or visit us today!
Academic Advising Center
Waterfront Plaza, Tower 6, Suite 440-I
500 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 544-1198
Email: advising@hpu.edu
Please include your Student ID in all inquiries and correspondence.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM (HST)
Saturday, Sunday and all University Holidays, CLOSED
Please reference the Academic Calendar to see University Holidays.