Center for Student Life and First-Year Programs

Welcome to the Center for Student Life and First-Year Programs

At HPU you are encouraged to experience and get involved with your peers and the University.

We know you are here to earn a degree and we want to help you develop your full potential. We support you in being fully engaged in the classroom and in the HPU and local community. Finding a niche at HPU is a joint responsibility between you, your peers and the University.

Light Up the Night
Reception for HPU's Student Leaders
On Wednesday, April 23 we gathered at the Hawaii Loa campus to celebrate student leaders.

Full List of Honorees from 2009 Light Up the Night

WHY GET INVOLVED?
When you get involved at HPU, you will have the opportunity to

Meet new people with similar interests.
Develop your leadership potential.
Be exposed to new ideas and people from around the globe.
Enrich your HPU experience.

LEADERSHIP @ HPU

pict-leadership Students have the opportunity to experience leadership by getting involved in undergraduate student government, RIOs and as Orientation Leaders during New Student Orientation.

Student Government

The Associated Students of Hawai`i Pacific University is the undergraduate student governing body. All students taking at least two classes are members of ASHPU and may attend weekly meetings. Elections for all open positions will take place electronically on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24, 2009. Please vote!

Registered Independent Organizations

There are seventy clubs and organizations that give students an opportunity to contribute to campus life at Hawai‘i Pacific University. These Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) provide a wide range of social, academic, recreational, and community service activities to encourage student participation. Be sure to sign up for Club Carnival and for a time slot during Recruitment Week by contacting Student Life at studentlife@hpu.edu or at MP 105.

INVOLVEMENT @ HPU

pict-involvement College students share similar goals of meeting new people and finding ways to enrich your experience. Learn more about HPU traditions, events and where HPU students gather.

SPIRIT PROGRAMS @ HPU

pict-spirit Hawai`i Pacific University offers a variety of spirit opportunities for engagement in the University community.

Cheer Program – HPU has two national champion cheer teams comprised of male and female athletes highly skilled in gymnastics and partner stunting.

The Dance Team are four-time National Dance Alliance Division II National Champions (2004, 2006-2008). The team includes talented individuals with impeccable technique.

In the fall of 2003, HPU introduced our mascot Sharky the Sea Warrior. Sharky has increased school spirit and can be seen interacting with fans at HPU’s women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball games.

Spirit Club is comprised of energetic, motivated students who are responsible for promoting HPU athletic teams and supporting University activities.

Eligibility requirements for the above dance, cheer, and mascot programs include auditions and that you are a new, first-time incoming student to HPU. The Spirit Scholarship is only available for new incoming freshmen graduating from Hawaii high schools.

For more information contact:
Hawai'i Pacific University Center for Student LIfe and First-Year Programs
1188 Fort Street Mall, Suite 105 Honolulu, HI 96813 U.S.A.
Telephone: (808) 544-0277
FAX: (808) 566-2441
E-mail: studentlife@hpu.edu