Aloha Summer Program for Visiting Students
Visiting university students may earn transfer credits while learning about Hawai'i's culture and delicate ecosystem in our three and six week summer programs.
Hawai'i Pacific University's Summer Study in Hawaii Program offers you the unique opportunity to live, learn, and interact with students from all over the world on the beautiful island of O'ahu. In addition to your field of study, you'll learn about Hawai'i's history and culture, while exploring the natural beauty and exciting recreation that Hawai'i has to offer. Students will participate in a variety of local activities and excursions around the island, while earning up to six credits towards their home institution. Choose to take up to two courses from the following programs:
- Marine Science
- Nursing
- Pacific Studies
- Diplomacy and Military Studies
Dates and Prices*
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HPU Summer Term III
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Year
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Application Deadline
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Start Date
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End Date
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Session A
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2013
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1 June 2013
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5 July 2013
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25 July 2013
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Session B
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2013
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1 July 2013 |
26 July 2013
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15 Aug 2013
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Session A & B
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2013
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1 June 2013
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5 July 2013
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15 Aug 2013
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*2013 dates and prices may be changed at any time and may include additional course fees.
Available Courses
| Marine Science |
Session
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Prerequisites
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Credits
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Syllabus
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| MARS 1040: Introduction to SCUBA Diving and Marine Life in Hawaii* | A |
None
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3
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| BIOL 3012: Hawaiian Natural History |
A
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Biology lecture/lab
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3
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| MARS 1000: Introductory Oceanography |
B
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None
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3
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| MARS 4030: Marine Mammal Biology |
B
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Biology lecture/lab
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3
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| Nursing | ||||
| NUR 3944: Transcultural Nursing - People of Hawai'i | A |
1 college-level writing course
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3
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| NUR 3972: Introduction to Forensic Science |
A
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1 college-level writing course,introductory psychology or sociology course |
3
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| NUR 3973: Criminalistics and the Investigation of Injury and Death |
B
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1 college-level writing course, introductory psychology or sociology course, NURS 3972
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3
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| NUR 3930: Complementary Healing Methods |
B
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1 college-level writing course
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3
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| Pacific Studies | ||||
| ANTH 3810: Contemporary Hawai'i: How We Live Our Lives | B |
None
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3
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| Diplomacy and Military Studies | ||||
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HIST 4961 / HIST 6998: Military, Political and Diplomatic History of Hawai'i |
A
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Graduate Standing (HIST 6998 only)
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3
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Optional Summer Housing
The residence halls at Hawai'i Pacific University are located on the Hawaii Loa campus, set in the green foothills of O'ahu's Ko'olau Mountains.There are approximately thirty-five students living in each hall with two to three students living per room, with adjoining bathrooms. What's Included: • Fitness Center • Computer Center • Wi-Fi • Maintenance Fees Click here for the Summer 2013 Housing Application |
| Island Activities Hawai‘i Pacific University’s setting in a cosmopolitan city on a tropical island allows for a variety of unique off-campus opportunities for students. Honolulu provides the urban amenities of shopping and entertainment as well as varied cultural exhibits. Click here to find out more. |
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| How to Apply |
Mail the following items to the address below:
- Completed Program Application (download application here)
- Unofficial transcript
- Payment of twenty US Dollars ($20 Application Fee) and one hundred US Dollars ($100 Tuition Deposit)
HPU Admissions
1164 Bishop St., Ste. 200
Honolulu, HI 96813-2882
Phone: 808-544-0238
Fax: 808-544-1136
Email: SummerPrograms@hpu.edu
Email: admissions@hpu.edu
If you are seeking financial aid to fund some or all of your HPU summer program, we encourage you to speak directly with the Financial Aid Office at your home institution. Determination of grant aid or loan eligibility is based on funding and policy from your home institution. You may discuss the availability of a "Consortium Agreement" with your home institution Financial Aid Office, as well as any other institutional aid for summer programs. Transfer of federal aid, if approved by your home institution, requires approval of transfer credits for any summer coursework. Be sure to speak with your academic advisor about any course(s) you wish to take with HPU.




