residential students only - housing will be in contact with you.

Campus Housing Move-In Day: Thursday, August 27th (Specific times will be emailed to you based on your housing location)

For residents at Harbor Lofts located at Aloha Tower Marketplace and residents at Executive Centre, more information will be available soon. Please reserve the date. Specific details and additional information will be sent to the student’s HPU email address.

Thursday, August 27th 2026 - Campus Residential Students Only 

We will check you and your family members in for the Orientation program the same time you move in so you do not have to do this twice. 

8:00 A.m. - 2:00 P.M.
Move-In
Welcome to HPU! Move into your residence hall, unpack, and meet your roommates.
Location: Housing Office – Pick up your housing packets and keys at Aloha Tower Marketplace (ATM)

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University Business
Stop by the office you need for a financial check-in. View your eBill, understand your account balance and payment options, and receive one-on-one assistance with financial aid and payment questions. Locations: Various campus locations

Friday, August 28, 2026

Orientation Day

7:30 AM to 9:20 AM

Student and Family Check-In

• Last Names A–M: Center Atrium
• Last Names N–Z: Promenade

Audience: Students and Parents/Families

9:30 AM to 10:15 AM

Student Welcome and Peer Mentor Connection
Location: Pier 11 Terminal
Audience: Students

Includes:

• Welcome from Student Government Association President
• Campus Activities Board and Registered Student Organizations
• Introduction to Peer Mentors and Orientation Ambassadors
• Student ID pick-up coordination
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9:30 AM to 10:45 AM

University Welcome
Location: Aloha Tower Luau Space
Audience: Parents and Families

Speakers include:

• University Provost
• President
• Chief Strategy Officer
• Campus Safety
• Counseling and Behavioral Health
• Academic Deans

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Individual Appointments (Sign-Up Required)
Location: Learning Commons
Audience: Students and Parents/Families

Available services:

• Financial Aid (15-minute appointments)
• Academic Advising (15-minute appointments)

Student Breakout Sessions (Rotations)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Breakout Session #1
Audience: Students

• Group A: Student Success and Support
  • Location: Pier 11 Terminal
  • Topics: Academic success, advising, libraries, Navigate
• Group B: University Topics
  • Location: Sunset Ballroom
  • Topics: Financial aid, student accounts, wellness, safety, study abroad, basic needs, chaplain
• Group C: Campus Tour
  • Location: Various campus locations
  • Includes: PL, WP, Science Labs, ATM

11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

Student Lunch
Location: Pier 11
Audience: Students

11:45 AM to 12:45 PM

Parent and Family Lunch (Grab and Go)
Location: Pier 9
Audience: Parents and Families

Parent and Family Sessions

1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Parent Information Sessions (Concurrent)

• Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Human Resources
  • Location: MPR3
• Academic Support Services and Programs (CAS)
  • Location: MPR2
• Housing and Residential Life Q and A (with Dean of Students)
  • Location: MPR4

Audience: Parents and Families

Student Breakout Sessions Continue

1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

Breakout Session #2
Audience: Students

• Group A: Campus Tour (Various Locations)
• Group B: Student Success and Support (Pier 11)
• Group C: University Topics (Sunset Ballroom)

2:00 PM to 2:45 PM

Parent Information Sessions (Repeated)
Locations:

• MPR3 (Financial and HR)
• MPR2 (Academic Support)
• MPR4 (Housing)

Audience: Parents and Families

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Breakout Session #3
Audience: Students

• Group A: University Topics (Sunset Ballroom)
• Group B: Campus Tour (Various Locations)
• Group C: Student Success and Support (Pier 11)

3:15 PM to 4:30 PM

Optional Downtown Campus Tour
Meeting Location: In front of Aloha Tower Marketplace near Barnes and Noble
Audience: Students

3:15 PM to 4:30 PM

Parent Information Sessions (Final Round)
Locations:

• MPR3
• MPR2
• MPR4

Audience: Parents and Families

Evening Programs (All Participants)

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Luau Preshow Activities and Dinner

6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Luau Show

Location: Aloha Tower Promenade
Audience: Students, Parents, Families

7:15 PM to 7:45 PM

HPU Welcome Tradition: Candle Lighting Ceremony
Location: ATM Waterfront Stage
Audience: Students and Parents/Families

Saturday, August 28, 2026

Closing and Send-Off

9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Parent Advisory Council Q and A (A Hui Hou)
Location: Sunset Ballroom
Audience: Parents and Families

Includes:

• Q and A with Provost and Academic Deans
• Light pastries and refreshments
• Opportunity to write a letter to your student

9:30 AM to 10:45 AM

Student Orientation Group Meetings
Location: Pier 11 Terminal
Audience: Students

Topic:
Island Life through the Eyes of HPU Students

• Student experiences
• Local tips
• Campus life insights
• Student engagement opportunities
• Shark gift distribution

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Student Boarding: Star of Honolulu
Location: Aloha Tower Marketplace (ATM)
Audience: Students and Parents/Families (send-off)

Parents line up to wish students well. (Parents do not cruise on the ship with students).

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Star of Honolulu Lunch Cruise
Departure Location: ATM / Pacific Ocean
Audience: Students

Specialized Program Sessions (Invitation Only)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

• Residential Honors Program Reception
  • Location: Sharky’s Cove / ʻEwa Lanai
• Ho‘oko Rising Scholars Kickoff
  • Location: Sunset Ballroom
• Marine Science Scholars Meet and Greet
  • Location: Learning Commons MPR1

Audience: Invited Students and Families