HPU Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Honolulu Program
Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in Honolulu is Hawai‘i’s first and only occupational therapy doctoral program. Our urban campus is located in downtown Honolulu's vibrant and culturally diverse community. The lab space is situated at Waterfront Plaza, steps away from the Kaka‘ako restaurant row, beaches, and the Honolulu harbor. The Honolulu campus features a state-of-the-art simulation center, anatomy cadaver lab experience, access to advanced technology for assessment and intervention, real-life apartment space for clinical skill application, and a beautiful dedicated lab space that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
The curriculum and lab experiences are presented in an educational environment that mimics real-world therapy practices. The Honolulu program offers interprofessional education and collaboration opportunities with the Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nursing, and Social Work programs. Our student experience is enhanced by the unique community partnerships in place which allow students to immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture. Faculty in this program are clinical experts and well-respected leaders and scholars at the locally, nationally, and internationally.
For kamaʻāina, studying at the Honolulu campus allows them to stay in Hawai‘i for school and continue to serve the community upon graduation. Students not residing in Hawaii, will travel to the Honolulu campus for hands-on learning and the opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Hawai‘i and the unique ‘ohana they’ll join.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Opens: January 8, 2024
Application Priority Deadline: June 7, 2024
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Program Start: January 6, 2025
ACOTE Accreditation: Candidacy granted August 2023, full accreditation anticipated August 2025
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Spring A 2024 |
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Orientation c/o 2025 |
January 3-5, 2024 |
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Term Begins: |
January 8, 2024 |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
January 15, 2024 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
January 29, 2024 – February 9, 2024 |
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Term Ends: |
March 3, 2024 |
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Spring B 2024 |
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SPRING BREAK |
March 3 - March 10, 2024 |
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Term Begins: |
March 11, 2024 |
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Holiday: Kuhio Day (Observed) |
March 26, 2024 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
April 8, 2024 – April 19, 2024 |
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Term Ends: |
May 5, 2024 |
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Summer A 2024 |
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Term Begins: |
May 6, 2024 |
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Holiday: Memorial Day |
May 27, 2024 |
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Holiday: Kamehameha Day |
June 11, 2024 |
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Holiday: Juneteenth |
June 19, 2024 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion |
June 3, 2024 – June 14, 2024 |
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Term Ends: |
June 30, 2024 |
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Summer B 2024 |
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Term Begins: |
July 1, 2024 |
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Holiday: Independence Day |
July 4, 2024 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion |
July 29, 2024 – August 9, 2024 |
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Term Ends: |
August 25, 2024 |
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Fall A 2024 |
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Term Begins: |
August 26, 2024 |
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Holiday: Labor Day |
September 2, 2024 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
September 23, 2024 – October 4, 2024 |
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Term Ends: |
October 20, 2024 |
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Fall B 2024 |
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Term Begins: |
October 21, 2024 |
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Holiday: Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2024 |
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Holiday: Thanksgiving |
November 28-29, 2024 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
December 2, 2024 – December 13, 2024 |
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Term Ends: |
December 15, 2024 |
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Spring 2025 – No Onsite for this cohort |
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Term Begins: |
January 6, 2025 |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
January 20, 2025 |
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Holiday: Kuhio Day |
March 26, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
May 4, 2025 |
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Summer 2025 – No Onsite for this cohort |
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Term Begins: |
May 5, 2025 |
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Holiday: Memorial Day |
May 26, 2025 |
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Holiday: Kamehameha Day |
June 11, 2025 |
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Holiday: Juneteenth |
June 19, 2025 |
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Holiday: Independence Day |
July 4, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
August 24, 2025 |
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Fall 2025 |
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Term Begins: |
August 25, 2025 |
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Holiday: Labor Day |
September 1, 2025 |
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Holiday: Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2025 |
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Holiday: Thanksgiving |
November 27-28, 2025 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
December 8-14, 2025 |
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Term Ends & Program Completion c/o 2025 |
December 14, 2025 |
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Spring A 2025 |
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Virtual Orientation c/o 2026 |
January 2-3, 2025 |
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Term Begins: |
January 6, 2025 |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
January 20, 2025 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion (to include in-person orientation: |
February 2, 2025 – February 15, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
March 2, 2025 |
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Spring B 2025 |
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SPRING BREAK |
March 3 - March 9, 2025 |
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Term Begins: |
March 10, 2025 |
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Holiday: Kuhio Day (Observed) |
March 26, 2025 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
April 7, 2025 – April 19, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
May 4, 2025 |
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Summer A 2025 |
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Term Begins: |
May 5, 2025 |
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Holiday: Memorial Day |
May 26, 2025 |
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Holiday: Kamehameha Day |
June 11, 2025 |
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Holiday: Juneteenth |
June 19, 2025 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion |
June 2, 2025 – June 14, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
June 29, 2025 |
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Summer B 2025 |
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Term Begins: |
June 30, 2025 |
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Holiday: Independence Day |
July 4, 2025 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion |
July 28, 2025 – August 9, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
August 24, 2025 |
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Fall A 2025 |
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Term Begins: |
August 25, 2025 |
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Holiday: Labor Day |
September 1, 2025 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
September 22, 2025 – October 4, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
October 19, 2025 |
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Fall B 2025 |
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Term Begins: |
October 20, 2025 |
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Holiday: Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2025 |
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Holiday: Thanksgiving |
November 27-28, 2025 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
December 1, 2025 – December 13, 2025 |
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Term Ends: |
December 14, 2025 |
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Spring 2026 – No Onsite for this cohort |
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Term Begins: |
January 12, 2026 |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
January 19, 2026 |
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Holiday: Kuhio Day |
March 26, 2026 |
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Term Ends: |
May 10, 2026 |
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Summer 2026 – No Onsite for this cohort |
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Term Begins: |
May 11, 2026 |
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Holiday: Memorial Day |
May 25, 2026 |
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Holiday: Kamehameha Day |
June 11, 2026 |
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Holiday: Juneteenth |
June 19, 2026 |
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Holiday: Independence Day |
July 4, 2026 |
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Term Ends: |
August 30, 2026 |
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Fall 2026 |
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Term Begins: |
August 31, 2026 |
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Holiday: Labor Day |
September 7, 2026 |
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Holiday: Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2026 |
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Holiday: Thanksgiving |
November 26-27, 2026 |
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Onsite Lab Immersion: |
December 8-14, 2026 |
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Term Ends & Program Completion c/o 2026 |
December 15, 2026 |
*Fees are subject to change
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Tuition |
$8,950 per each 8-week term (Year 1 = 6 terms) $17,900 per each 16-week term (Year 2 = 3 terms) |
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University required Fees* |
One-time graduate orientation fee assessed at program start: $100 All other fees are assessed at the start of Spring, Summer, and Fall terms Year 1 and Year 2 (or a total of 6 times)
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Program Required Fees* |
Billed to Student Account
Purchased on Your Own
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Total Cost of the Program |
$109,270 |
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Additional Anticipated Student Expenses (Estimated) |
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Total Estimated Cost of the Program |
$131,620 |
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TUITION |
$9,220 per each 8-week term (Year 1 = 6 terms) $18,440 per each 16-week term (Year 2 = 3 terms) |
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UNIVERSITY REQUIRED FEES |
Orientation Fee: $25 (one-time fee) Technology Fee: $50 (assessed per 16-week term/6 total terms) Online Care Fee: $20 (assessed per 16-week term/6 total terms) |
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PROGRAM REQUIRED FEES |
Student Kit: $600 - one-time fee at program start Criminal Background Check: $100 Textbooks (estimated, up to $900) AOTA Membership: $75 Annually Computer Requirements: (estimated, variable $1,500) Health Insurance: ($2,500 estimated annually, variable) |
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ADDITIONAL ANTICIPATED STUDENT EXPENSES |
Immersion and Fieldwork Lab Clothes: $300 NBCOT Exam Registration (end of Year 2): $550 Travel* |
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TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROGRAM |
$120,185 |
* Travel costs are the responsibility of the student and varies depending on transportation, lodging type, and food arrangements. The student will be required to travel to the Honolulu campus six times during the first year and once during the final year of the curriculum.
HPU OTD Honolulu will provide outcomes as this information becomes available.
Faculty Scholarship Highlights:
- Upcoming or Recent Presentations/Posters:
- Dr. Lydia Kite
- Introducing Virtual Reality Interventions and Outcomes. The Arc National Convention. November 2023.
- Dr. Lydia Kite
- Dr. Sharniece Pierce
- From Structure to Function: Building Strong Foundations with Scaffolding Anatomy in Occupational Therapy Curriculum. Kansas Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) Annual Conference. September 2023.
- Dr. Patty Coker-Bolt
- Expanding the delivery of pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy: A mentorship approach to train therapists in Trinidad and Tobago. Workshop at The American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) annual conference, Chicago, IL. September 2023.
- Expanding Pediatric Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Trinidad and Tobago. Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists (ACOT) virtual conference https://youtu.be/w0QB2sFeGFY
- Dr. Tracey Recigno
- Exploration of student reflections using the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) as an intervention planning framework. American Congress for Rehabilitation (ACRM) Annual Conference. November 2023.
- Recent Publications:
- Dr. Jana Cason
- Cason, J. (2024). Providing occupational therapy services through telehealth. In C. Brown & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (14th ed.). Wolters Kluwer
- Promoting compassionate care: Occupational therapy personal frame of reference assignment. In J. Branche, P. Davis & E.R. Cohn (Eds.), Diversity in higher education remote learning: A practical guide. Springer
- Dr. Jana Cason
- Dr. Patty Coker-Bolt
- Expanding practice in Trinidad and Tobago: Training therapists to implement pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 7(2), https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol7/iss2/18/
- Dr. Emerson Hart
- Grattan, E.S., Hart, E., Woodbury, M., & Nichols, M. (2023). Impact of spatial neglect on activity and participation: A mixed-methods study. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492231188314
- Dr. Tracey Recigno
- Walsh, W. & Recigno, T. (2023). A picture is worth a thousand words: Using photovoice methodology to explore servant-leadership behaviors during international service-learning. International Journal of Servant Leadership, 17(1).
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.