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 3, 2023
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
Program Start: January 8, 2024
ACOTE Accreditation: Candidacy granted August 2023, full accreditation anticipated August 2025
Spring A 2024 – Term 1 |
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Orientation c/o 2025 |
January 4-5, 2024 |
Term Begins: |
January 8, 2024 |
Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
January 15, 2024 |
Onsite Lab Immersion: |
January 28, 2024 – February 9, 2024 |
Term Ends: |
March 3, 2024 |
Spring B 2024 – Term 2 |
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SPRING BREAK |
March 4 - March 10, 2024 |
Term Begins: |
March 11, 2024 |
Holiday: Kuhio Day (Observed) |
March 26, 2024 |
Onsite Lab Immersion: |
April 8, 2024 – April 19, 2024 |
Term Ends: |
May 5, 2024 |
Summer A 2024 – Term 3 |
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Term Begins: |
May 6, 2024 |
Holiday: Memorial Day |
May 27, 2024 |
Holiday: Kamehameha Day |
June 11, 2024 |
Holiday: Juneteenth |
June 19, 2024 |
Onsite Lab Immersion |
June 3, 2024 – June 14, 2024 |
Term Ends: |
June 30, 2024 |
Summer B 2024 – Term 4 |
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Term Begins: |
July 1, 2024 |
Holiday: Independence Day |
July 4, 2024 |
Onsite Lab Immersion |
July 29, 2024 – August 9, 2024 |
Term Ends: |
August 25, 2024 |
Fall A 2024 – Term 5 |
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Term Begins: |
August 26, 2024 |
Holiday: Labor Day |
September 2, 2024 |
Onsite Lab Immersion: |
September 23, 2024 – October 4, 2024 |
Term Ends: |
October 20, 2024 |
Fall B 2024 – Term 6 |
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Term Begins: |
October 21, 2024 |
Holiday: Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2024 |
Holiday: Thanksgiving |
November 28-29, 2024 |
Onsite Lab Immersion: |
December 2, 2024 – December 13, 2024 |
Term Ends: |
December 15, 2024 |
Spring 2025 – Term 7 * No Onsite for this cohort |
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Term Begins: |
January 6, 2025 |
Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
January 20, 2025 |
Holiday: Kuhio Day |
March 26, 2025 |
Term Ends: |
May 4, 2025 |
Summer 2025 – Term 8 * No Onsite for this cohort |
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Term Begins: |
May 5, 2025 |
Holiday: Memorial Day |
May 26, 2025 |
Holiday: Kamehameha Day |
June 11, 2025 |
Holiday: Juneteenth |
June 19, 2025 |
Holiday: Independence Day |
July 4, 2025 |
Term Ends: |
August 24, 2025 |
Fall 2025 – Term 9 |
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Term Begins: |
August 25, 2025 |
Holiday: Labor Day |
September 1, 2025 |
Holiday: Veteran’s Day |
November 11, 2025 |
Holiday: Thanksgiving |
November 27-28, 2025 |
Onsite Lab Immersion: |
December 8-14, 2025 |
Term Ends & Program Completion c/o 2025 |
December 14, 2025 |
HPU OTD Honolulu will provide outcomes as this information becomes available.
Check out our faculty presentations at the
2023 AOTA Inspire Conference!
- Dr. Lydia Kite
- Saturday April 22 8:30 AM - Enhancing Outcomes with Virtual Reality in Clinic & Classroom
- Dr. Cindy Sears
- Thursday April 20 3:00 PM - Utilizing Quality Measures to Optimize the Value of OT Services
- Saturday April 22 12:45 PM - Using Keyform Maps to Measure Confidence & Competency Ratios to Promote OT Student Success
- Dr. Mari Tada
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.