Kuleana Checklist Fall 2023

1. Apply for Financial Aid

**FEDERAL FUNDING VIA FINANCIAL AID DOES NOT APPLY TO VISITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS**

We encourage every family to apply for federal student aid to help pay for college. Click the button above to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you’ve already filed your FAFSA, review your financial aid status by double-checking that you’ve submitted all paperwork, and satisfied the requirements. Check your HPU email and MyHPU Portal regularly to ensure you've satisfied any requirements necessary to receive aid.

FOLLOW PATH: my.hpu.edu > Student Services > Financial Aid > Offer/Requirements

Please contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding questions about your federal aid, award and/or other scholarships status and ALWAYS include YOUR NAME AND HPU STUDENT ID NUMBER in all communications.

FINANCIAL AID
EMAIL: financialaid@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0253

2. Complete a Pre-Registration Form

 **THE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM DOES NOT APPLY TO TRANSFER OR VISITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS**

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ONLY must complete ONE pre-registration form (above).
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM. 

If you have submitted your enrollment deposit in the past two weeks, you likely have not yet received your pre-registration form. No stress! After submission, your advisor will start working on your class schedule, and they will contact you when they are ready to discuss next steps.

Please contact Academic Advising with questions regarding the pre-registration form and your fall 2023 class schedule.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
EMAIL: advising@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1198

3. Fill Out FERPA Authorization Form

 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the confidentiality of student records that an institution maintains.

HOW DOES FERPA AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?

As an HPU student, only you have access to your education records and student account. Under the FERPA law, HPU cannot disclose personally identifiable information from a student's education records to a third party (INCLUDING A STUDENT'S PARENTS) without the student's prior written authorization.

If you would like your parents or guardians to have access to your student information/account, please click the button above to fill out and sign an Authorization to Release Education Records form, and email the signed copy to registrar@hpu.edu AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

1. plan to pay tuition

Mark the Tuition Payment Deadline of August 14th, 2023 on your calendar.

Students are responsible for paying tuition less any anticipated financial aid, scholarships, loans, military benefits, discounts, or other aid and benefits in full by the tuition due date, or be enrolled in a payment plan before this date. Click the button above to visit our "New Students and Families" page for everything you need to know about paying your tuition.

REVIEW HPU'S ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

Look ahead

• Get ready for your first eBill Statement - coming in early July!
  Beginning in early July, HPU will create eBill Statements for you at least once a month and will send an email letting you know your eBill Statement. Look for them in your HPU email account. Check out a sample eBill here so you know how to read and understand yours when you receive it.
• Consider signing up for a payment plan
  A payment plan will spread the cost into more manageable monthly installments. Payment plans are open on the first day you receive a bill. Sign up by July 14th, 2023 to enroll in the 6-month plan option (this is the plan with the lowest monthly installments).  
• Add parents and family members as Authorized Users
  If others should be able to view your eBill Statements, monitor your financial status, or make payments on your behalf, grant them access now.

Please contact the Business Office with questions regarding tuition, fees, refunds and charges on your student account.

BUSINESS OFFICE STUDENT ACCOUNTS
EMAIL: studentaccounts@hpu.edu 
CALL: (808) 356-5272

2. upload documents to myhpu

Get to Know MyHPU! Upload a photo for your HPU Student ID and Health Forms D and E. Click the following link for step-by-step instructions on MyHPU Account Creation.

Otherwise, sign in directly to your student portal by clicking the button above and upload your documents.

HOW-TO UPLOAD A PHOTO FOR YOUR HPU ID by Tuesday, August 1 (Sooner is better!)

HOW-TO UPLOAD SIGNED MEDICAL FORMS D AND E by Tuesday, August 1 (sooner is better!)

• Tuberculosis and Measles, Mumps, Rubella FORM D
• Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acceular Pertussis, Varicella, and Meningococcal Conjugate FORM E

It is preferred that students print and bring both forms to their medical provider. The medical practitioner will review the requirements, enter the required information, and sign each form.

Read About Hawaii State Health Clearance Requirements for Postsecondary Institutions here.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO IN MYHPU PORTAL?

You can see university events and announcements, update your student profile, check your HPU email, view your degree plan, make online tuition payments, check your grades, and manage other important university business.

Please contact HPU Information Technology Services (ITS) with MyHPU Account Creation or tech-related issues.

ITS HELP DESK
EMAIL: help@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 566-2411

3. CONNECT WITH ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

The Center for Academic Success (CAS) implements and coordinates reasonable accommodations and disability-related services that afford equal access to university programs and activities. Accessibility Services is available to serve all students with disabilities, including those with temporary injuries and long-term cognitive, learning, psychological, sustained head injuries, sensory, mobility, and other physical impairments.

If applicable, connect with CAS, Accessibility Services by clicking the button above or contacting them directly.

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS – ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
EMAIL: access@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-9334

ADDRESS
HPU Downtown Campus
500 Ala Moana Blvd (WP), Suite 400
Honolulu, HI 96813

Get to Know MyHPU! MyHPU (my.hpu.edu) is your student portal. Take some time this week to navigate the site. Click here for step-by-step instructions on MyHPU Account Creation. Otherwise, sign in directly to your student portal by clicking the button above.

Go ahead and explore! Click the different tabs and icons on your MyHPU Dashboard to access important information regarding:

•  Financial Aid, Loans, and Scholarship requirements and status
• Tuition and Fees (eBills are coming in early July) *viewable when you are registered for at least one class*
• Housing Applications and Meal Plans
• Shark Shuttle Schedules and much more!

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO IN MYHPU PORTAL?

View academic and community events, HPU announcements, update your student profile, check your HPU email, view your degree plan, make online tuition payments, check your grades, and manage other important university business. 

Be sure to sign-in to and/or setup your student email account to receive official university communications regarding your student account (tuition and fees billing).

PRO TIP: Automatically forward your HPU emails to your preferred email account so you don't miss important HPU announcements and deadlines this summer!2. Submit Official Transcripts and Test Scores

**DOES NOT APPLY TO VISITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS**

Submit all final official high school and college transcripts to HPU Admissions. Official transcripts must be sent electronically or via mail, directly from your school.

Transcripts maybe sent electronically to the Office of Admissions at admissions@hpu.edu or mailed to:

Hawaii Pacific University
Office of Admissions
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813

Unfortunately, HPU cannot accept transcripts from students or parents/guardians

When available, submit all final official SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, AP, or IB exam scores to Admissions as well. Students who choose not to submit test scores or applicable transfer credits will need to take Writing and Math Placement tests so we can help you register for the appropriate courses you need.

Please contact Admissions with questions regarding official transcripts, transfer credits, and/or other official exam scores.

HPU ADMISSIONS & WELCOME CENTER
EMAIL: admissions@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1136

3. SECURE HOUSING

APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL 2023 SEMESTER OPENED ON MARCH 1st!

May 1st was the last day to cancel an accepted housing agreement and receive your $400 housing deposit. Students who apply but are put on a waitlist, or receive a housing offer but do not actively accept it, will be refunded their housing deposit.

1. Submit Your Intent to Enroll Form and $200 Enrollment Deposit (if newly enrolled)
2. Submit Your Housing Application and $400 Housing Deposit*
3. Return Your Signed On-Campus Housing Agreement & Acceptance Form**
4. Receive Your Housing and Roommate Assignment in December

*On-campus housing inventory is limited. If your housing application is received, and no housing is available, you will be informed within three business days that you have been placed on a waitlist.

**After submission of your housing application, a housing and meal plan agreement form will be sent to your HPU email account. Until this agreement form is submitted, your housing is not confirmed. Due to limited housing inventory, you are encouraged to sign and submit your housing agreement form upon receipt.

HOW TO APPLY 

Step 1 - Go to the Housing Portal and log in with your MyHPU credentials.

Step 2 - Click on the Housing Application link in the top menu.

Step 3 - Follow the steps to complete your application. 

MAKE SURE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN THE FINAL REVIEW STEP!

LIVING OFF-CAMPUS? START LOOKING EARLY, BUT NOT TOO EARLY

We recommend that you do all that you can to start your off-campus housing search early on. Review and research your options and become familiar with the market about a month before your desired move-in date, and begin calling landlords to set up viewings about one to two weeks prior to arriving.

Please contact our Housing office with questions about applying for campus housing, housing deposits and agreements, meal plans, and off-campus housing resources.

HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
EMAIL: housing@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1436

**DOES NOT APPLY TO VISITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS**

When you request official high school or college transcripts, have the institution send them to HPU directly. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ACCEPT TRANSCRIPTS THAT ARE SENT TO HPU BY STUDENTS AND PARENTS.

When available, have dual credits and other official exam scores such as SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, AP, IB, etc. sent to the Office of Admissions as soon as possible.

Have your school send your transcripts to:

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

EMAIL: admissions@hpu.edu

MAILING ADDRESS:
Hawaii Pacific University
Office of Admissions
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813

level up with PLACEMENT TESTS remotely or at HPU!

Students who choose not to submit test scores or applicable transfer credits will need to take Writing and Math Placement tests so we can help you register for the appropriate courses you need. Residential Honors students are exempt from the English Writing placement assessment.

Please contact the Center for Academic Success, Testing Services with questions regarding Math and Writing placement tests.

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS – TESTING SERVICES
EMAIL: assessment@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-9334

 2. Review HPU's Academic Calendar

HPU’s Academic calendar is your friend. Use it to track important deadlines this summer to plan for fall success.

Click the button above to view our academic calendar early so you know what to expect when you arrive. It is a useful tool that can help keep you organized and on track. It can also help you when planning your holidays and trips back home.

Please contact Registrar’s Office with questions about the Academic Calendar and other registration information.

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
EMAIL: registrar@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0239

 3. PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Prioritize your health and wellness!

Discover and explore the wide array of resources HPU offers to help students navigate the ups and downs of college life. Examples of resources include: behavioral health counseling, information on health insurance, and even connecting with our university chaplain.

SUCCEED: Discover tools to support your academic and professional success.
THRIVE: Learn ways to nurture your well-being to help manage the stress of college.
MATTER: Explore options to find community and awaken your passions.

Get started today by going to YOU.HPU.EDU and entering your HPU username and password. The web portal prioritizes privacy so students can be honest and feel safe exploring.

Please contact our Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students with questions about wellness resources. 

Marites McKee, ASSISTANT VIcE PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF STUDENTS
EMAIL: mmckee@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 687-7014

Depending on your declared major, you will need to take a writing test, a math test or both. A unique voucher was assigned to you for writing, math, or both depending on the major you selected when you applied.

PLACEMENT TEST REQUIREMENTS BY MAJOR:  

Writing Placement Test: All Majors Residential Honors students are exempt from the English Writing placement assessment

Math Placement Test: Business Administration, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Oceanography

FOLLOW PATH: my.hpu.edu > Student Services > More > Scroll Down > Make Placement Test Selection

ACT AND SAT SCORES: 

Depending on ACT, SAT, or other test results, you may be exempt from placement testing. Please review our placement guide, and contact advising@hpu.edu if you believe you may be exempt. 

In addition, a full range of accessibility (including students with disabilities), testing, and tutoring services are provided at the Downtown Campus. Limited services are available at the Hawaii Loa Campus and Aloha Tower Learning Commons.

Please contact the Center for Academic Success with questions regarding testing services and tutoring programs.

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, TESTING SERVICES
EMAIL: assessment@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-9334
TUTORING SERVICES: tutoring@hpu.edu

2. Learn About the Shark Bundle

HPU and Barnes & Noble have partnered together to provide the Shark Bundle rental program. Students can choose to pay $25.75 per credit hour to get all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and electronic book versions before the first day of your term's classes.

Click the button above to find out more about our textbook rental program. Students are automatically signed up for Shark Bundle once registered for classes, and must opt out of the program if it is not suitable for them. Please note: each professor decides the format (digital or hard copy) for course materials. Opt out link for Fall will go live approximately 8/7/23.

Please contact our Bookstore with questions regarding the Shark Bundle program.

HPU BOOKSTORE
EMAIL: sm8094@bncollege.com
CALL: 808-544-0290
3. Get Ready for Your eBill

Get ready for your eBill coming in early July!

Your investment in your education is a commitment to your future. The HPU Business Office provides you with the resources and support you need to understand and pay your account balance, embrace financial responsibility, and maintain a strong financial foundation on which to build your academic and extracurricular success.

Click the button above to view a sample eBill Statement and begin planning to pay tuition. Please note: you must be registered for courses in order to receive an eBill. 

Please contact the Business Office with questions regarding account charges on your eBill.

BUSINESS OFFICE student accounts
EMAIL: studentaccounts@hpu.edu 
CALL: (808) 356-5272 

Check your fall schedule and make sure you understand it! Click the button above to access your class schedule in MyHPU.

FOLLOW PATH: my.hpu.edu > Student Services > Schedule > Fall 2023 > Submit

On your schedule, you will see:

• Course Title
• Campus/Room (location)
• Credits
• Term Start and End Dates
• Meeting Days and Times
• Instructor Names

As you view your schedule, take a look at our campus maps and our shuttle schedules below to familiarize yourself with the area.

Downtown Campus Map (ATM, WP, PL, MP)
Hawaii Loa Campus Map

Please contact Academic Advising with questions about your fall schedule or to make an appointment with an advisor.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
EMAIL: advising@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1198

Check out the Shark Shuttle Schedule (intercampus shuttle between classes and dorms)

Please contact HPU Security with questions about the Shark Shuttle and parking information.

HPU SECURITY
EMAIL: security_safety@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1400

DEADLINE TO UPLOAD a PHOTO FOR HPU ID: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
DEADLINE TO UPLOAD HEALTH RECORDS (forms D and E): Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

2. FINALIZE HOUSING AND TRAVEL PLANS

PREPARATION IS KEY!

Rental housing is always in high demand in Hawai'i. Honolulu is one of the most desirable cities to live in and one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Because of this, the housing market is very tight both on and off campus, and therefore we encourage you to secure housing as soon as possible.

Visit Housing and Residence Life for more information and tips to securing on and off-campus housing.

Please contact our Housing office with questions about campus housing, housing deposits and agreements, meal plans, and off-campus housing resources.

HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
EMAIL: housing@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1436

Visit our Traveling to HPU page by clicking the button above!

Here you can find hotel and airfare discounts (US flights only), ground transportation options, and find campus parking rates and locations.

Not sure what to bring when moving on-campus?

Need to schedule an airport shuttle to campus?

Please contact Student Activities with questions on travel resources and what to bring to campus.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
EMAIL: readysetgo@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0277

3. VIEW THE ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

LOOK AHEAD AT NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION!

UNDERGRADUATE NEW STUDENTS

New Student Orientation provides fun and engaging sessions and activities to help new students meet other students, navigate HPU's campuses, and learn about academic and co-curricular services and resources. 

• First-year students, transfers, and visiting/exchange students are required to participate in orientation. The orientation fee is automatically applied to students' HPU accounts.
• Program registration is not required. However, if students require specific accommodations (e.g., dietary, physical), please submit this form by 5pm HST on Friday, August 4, 2023.
• Optional weekend activity sign ups will be provided late July. Email communications will be sent out. Check your HPU Email!
• Reminder: Part-time, military campus, special status, and non-degree students, as well as those pursing 

PARENTs AND FAMILY MEMBERS

• Registration is required for parents and family members who would like to attend the Parent and Family Member Orientation Program (August 24 - August 25).
• Registration Fee: $100.00 per person
• To register on Eventbrite, click here. The deadline to register is 5pm HST on Friday, August 4. 

Please contact Student Activities with questions about Orientation.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
EMAIL: readysetgo@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0277

Check your fall schedule and make sure you understand it!

Click the button above to access your class schedule in MyHPU. FOLLOW PATH: my.hpu.edu > Student Services > Schedule > Fall 2023 > Submit

On your schedule, you will see:

• Course Title
• Campus (location)
• Credits
• Start and End Dates
• Meeting Days and Times
• Instructor Names

Take a look at our campus maps and our shuttle schedules to familiarize yourself with the area, and start to think about what your daily commutes will look like.

Downtown Campus Map (ATM, WP, PL, MP)
Hawaii Loa Campus Map
Shark Shuttle Schedule (intercampus shuttle between classes and dorms)

Please contact Academic Advising with questions about your fall schedule or to make an appointment with an advisor.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
EMAIL: advising@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1198

Please contact HPU Security with questions about the Shark Shuttle and parking information.

HPU SECURITY
EMAIL: security_safety@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-1400

 2. LOOK FOR SHARK BUNDLE EMAILS

HPU and Barnes & Noble launched the Shark Bundle rental program where students will pay $25.75 per credit hour to get all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and electronic book versions before the first day of your term's classes.

Click the button above to learn more about our Shark Bundle textbook rental program and keep an eye out for your “selection email” in early August. Action is required upon receiving this email.

Students are automatically signed up for Shark Bundle once registered for classes, and must opt out of the program if it is not suitable for them. If you prefer to get your course materials another way, directions to opt-out of the program will be in FAQs beginning 8/7/23. The deadline to opt out of the Fall 2023 terms is on 9/15/23.

Please note: each professor decides the format (digital or hard copy) for course materials.

Please contact our Bookstore with questions regarding the Shark Bundle program.

HPU BOOKSTORE
EMAIL: sm8094@bncollege.com
CALL: 808-544-0290

  3. LEARN ABOUT TUITION INSURANCE

Hawai'i Pacific University is proud to partner with GradGuard to offer tuition insurance. GradGuard’s Tuition Insurance Plan helps students and their families overcome the financial losses that may result from events which force students to withdraw from the term due to a covered medical reason.

Please contact Student Accounts with questions regarding tuition insurance, payment plans, tuition/fees, refunds, and charges on your student account.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS
EMAIL: studentaccounts@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 356-5272

Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by academic and administrative regulations of the University as stated in the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. Students, by the act of registration, agree to observe all provisions of the Academic Catalog, Student Handbook, the Code of Student Conduct, any academic handbook or program requirements and all other university policies, procedures, and handbooks.

Click the button above to access the HPU Student Handbook online. In it you will find institutional policies and procedures as well as important phone numbers and general directory information.

Please contact our Title IX Coordinator with questions about the student handbook.

CARLY MORMAN, HPU TITLE IX COORDINATOR
EMAIL: cmorman@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0276

 2. COMPLETE TITLE IX MODULES

HPU provides our ‘ohana with opportunities for growth and the knowledge to make educated decisions. To aid in that process, new incoming students are required to complete three Title IX online courses: Know your Limit, Impressions, and Intervene. Complete your Title IX course modules by Sunday, August 27^th, 2023.

Click the button above to access the course modules, then enter your login credentials:

Username: Your HPU email address (___@my.hpu.edu)
Password: HPUShark1!

The first time you log in, the system will prompt you to reset your temporary password and set a security question.

Please contact our Title IX Coordinator with questions about these mandatory Title IX modules.

CARLY MORMAN, HPU TITLE IX COORDINATOR
EMAIL: cmorman@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0276

3. DOWNLOAD GUIDEBOOK APP

Download the Guidebook app today and check your HPU email for notifications from Student Activities. That email will contain details on how to search for HPU’s Orientation Schedule in the app, so you have a digital Orientation schedule right at your fingertips! Additonally, that email will give you further instructions on how to register for the optional weekend activities planned. All students must complete a liability waiver to participate in Orientation programming/activities.

Submit your Liability Waiver no later than Thursday, August 24^th, 2023!

Although space on these optional activities is limited, students will have many opportunities to participate in recreational and educational activities both on and off campus throughout the year.

Please contact Student Activities with questions about Orientation.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
EMAIL: readysetgo@hpu.edu
CALL: (808) 544-0277