Graduate Registration Guide
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Getting started
Congratulations and welcome to Hawai’i Pacific University! Please take a moment to review this information prior to registration. If you have questions, contact our main number at (808) 543-8034 or one of our academic advisors for assistance. Refer to Step Four for a complete list of our academic advisors.
The state of Hawai'i requires all students enrolling at the University to provide proof of two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunization and a valid TB test taken within the last year in the United States, to HPU by the time of enrollment. Students attending HPU are strongly encouraged to have health insurance. For more information about approved health plans, contact our Center’s Registration staff at (808) 544-1150.
International students should click the link below to review information about additional health requirements.
International Student Requirements
HPU’s Pipeline is a secure intranet connecting users to personalized content and services and providing access to e-mail, and other links. New students will receive their Pipeline login information with their acceptance packet. The login page can be accessed at http://campus.hpu.edu.
If you have problems logging on, contact Computing Services at (808) 566-2411 or fill out an online contact form by clicking here. You may also contact your academic advisor for assistance.
A nonrefundable registration deposit of $200.00 is required for new students to register for courses. Deposit payments can be made anytime online through Campus Pipeline (Look for My Quick Links located on the My HPU tab. Click on eBill + Pay Bill. The deposit can be made by selecting Make a Payment under the eBill heading). Students may also make payments at anytime in person at the HPU Business Office. Credit or Debit card payments can be made at the Registrar's Office. Credit card payments can be made by phone by calling the Graduate Center's Registrar's Desk at 808-544-0279, or by fax 808-544-0280 (download Authorization to Charge Form). Only those students who have paid their registration deposit will be e-mailed their authorization to Web register. It may take up to 24 hours to process your payment, and you will not be able to register until it is processed.
Within each program, there are courses and pre-requisites that define the degree requirements. You will want to write down the pre-requisite(s) for the courses you need to take.
To determine the degree requirements for your program, under the "Academics" tab, click on "Graduate Programs" on the HPU website, select your program, and then select “Degree Requirements” from the left hand menu. You can click individual courses to view course pre-requisites.
You can also check your Degree Plan to see which courses you have completed and which you still have pending. Your Degree Plan is your overall road map to graduation. Review the steps to access your degree plan in HPU Pipeline.
Academic advisors assist students by facilitating communication between students, faculty and staff, assist in degree planning, review coursework, syllabi, assignments, and much more. Here is a complete list of
HPU Graduate Advisors.
You can
search sections and locations of classes via HPU’s website. Enter your query, under "Academics" tab, click on
"Course Schedule"; for example, MGMT 6100 or another 6000-level course. Enter the term/semester and click “Search”. The next screen will list the available sections. Click the course title to show the Course, Course Code, Course Description, Pre-requisite(s), Course Reference Number (CRN), Location, Instructor’s Name, Time of Class, and other related information. In cases where there are more than one section, write down your preferred CRNs in the order of priority in preparation of registering online.
After you’ve made a list of classes that you would like to attend, you’re ready to register online.
Graduate Registration Schedule Students will be issued authorizations for web registration by email. Only students who have paid their early registration deposit, received financial aid, or been cleared to register will be issued a time ticket or invisible pass to register.
Login to your Pipeline account, within the “My Quick Links” section select “Register Online.” Select option six (6), enter your CRNs, and click “Submit for Changes.”
You can view your Class Schedule by returning to the main menu, and selecting “Class Schedule.” Since the first day of classes usually begins on Tuesday, navigate to the second week to view your full schedule of courses.
If you receive an error message, copy and paste the message into an email to your primary academic advisor. Your academic advisor will contact you with instructions once the problem has been resolved. For more information view our Web Registration Procedures. Here are some possible error messages you may encounter.
New Students OnlyThis event on Friday, January 22, 2010, will provide you with the opportunity to meet with deans, faculty, and students. The event will be held at the
YWCA of O'ahu, located at 1040 Richards Street in Honolulu, across from Iolani Palace. Check in will begin at 12:30 p.m. Program objectives, expectations, and guidelines will be discussed, as well as any questions you may have as you begin your study. Participation is highly recommended since the information, materials, and other resources, will be useful during your academic career at the University. There is a non-refundable fee of $35.00. For more information, please visit our
Spring 2010 New Student Orientation web page.
Congratulations…you are now a registered student at Hawai’i Pacific University!
Go to HPU’s Learning Assistance Center to have your picture ID card made once you have registered. You may now purchase books and supplies at the HPU Bookstore or
online. When visiting the bookstore in person, please bring your printed schedule to the Bookstore and present your HPU ID card. If you have questions, our helpful staff is available to assist you along the way. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Within each program, there are courses and pre-requisites that define the degree requirements. You will want to write down the pre-requisite(s) for the courses you need to take.
To determine the degree requirements for your program, under the "Academics" tab, click on "Graduate Programs" on the HPU website, select your program, and then select “Degree Requirements” from the left hand menu. You can click individual courses to view course pre-requisites.
You can also check your Degree Plan to see which courses you have completed and which you still have pending. Your Degree Plan is your overall road map to graduation. Review the steps to access your degree plan in HPU Pipeline.
