Academic Advising

Academic Advising

Services Provided
The Academic Advising Centers work in partnership with undergraduate students to set and achieve academic and personal goals.  Our professional staff will assist undergraduate students with the following:

Create an academic plan and track progress towards graduation;
Understand requirements for academic programs;
Select, declare, or change a major and/or minor;
Interpret academic policies and procedures;
Facilitate academic and personal success workshops;
Provide basic counseling in support of academic and personal goals.

Who do I contact for academic advising?
Click here for advising staff contact information.

Make an appointment
Adult Learners: For new, returning, or transfer undergraduate adult students who are 25 years of age or older (all majors except for Nursing and Natural Sciences). Please contact the Center for Graduate and Adult Services by calling 808-543-8034 or e-mailing start@hpu.edu.

Nursing and natural science majors: Call (808) 236-3578 to schedule an appointment.
All other majors: Call (808) 544-1198 to schedule an appointment.
We are available Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hawaii time.

Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions academic advisors are commonly asked.

Current Students
Here are some resources to make your HPU experience a successful one.  Get connected to current schedules, policies, Secrets of Success resources, and more!

First Year Students
As an incoming student there are many new experiences awaiting you.  Click here for information to make your HPU experience as fun and successful as possible.

Transfer Students
Click for a list of things you can do to ensure that your transfer process has no detours.

Military Students
Find specific information about program offerings and advisor contact information for each military base on Oahu.

Parents
A guide to help your student get the most out of his/her transition to life at HPU.