First Year Students: Kuleana Checklist

Kuleana Checklist SPRING 2027

Welcome to the HPU ‘Ohana! Here is where you will find simplified next steps to ensure you are ready for your arrival on campus. Check back periodically over the fall to view Kuleana Checklists and watch 'Ohana Check-In recordings as we progress toward Spring!

COMPLETE YOUR KULEANA CHECKLISTS BELOW!

Make sure you're on the right track for a smooth transition to HPU! Kuleana means responsibility in Hawaiian. Complete YOUR Kuleana Checklists below!

 1. SET UP AND NAVIGATE MYHPU

MyHPU (my.hpu.edu) is your self-service student portal. If you haven't already done so, go ahead and login for the first time. Click here for step-by-step instructions on MyHPU Account Creation.

Otherwise, sign in directly to your student portal by clicking the button above. Explore and get familiar!

Click the different tabs and icons in MyHPU to access important information regarding your:

  • Financial Aid, Loans, and Scholarship requirements
  • Tuition and Fees, eBill Statements *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 your MyHPU portal?

You can 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 set up your student email account early to ensure you receive official university communications regarding your student account.

PRO TIP: Automatically forward your HPU emails to your personal email account so you don't miss important HPU announcements and deadlines this fall!

Please contact Information Technology Services (ITS) if you need to retrieve your username or if you run into any technical issues when logging into MyHPU for the first time.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS) HELP DESK

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

2. Upload Documents to MyHPU

Get to Know MyHPU!

Take time this week to 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 January 1.

HOW-TO UPLOAD SIGNED MEDICAL FORMS D AND E by January 1.

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 Pili'ana (connection) 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.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS)
EMAIL: help@hpu.edu 
CALL: (808) 566-2411

3. MEET ALAKAʻI - YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO ALL THINGS HPU

Alakaʻi is your friendly 24/7 virtual guide, available to help lead the way as you prepare for life at Hawaiʻi Pacific University.

In Hawaiian, Alakaʻi means to lead, guide, or direct — and that's exactly what Alakaʻi is designed for. Whether you're wondering what to pack for your move to Oʻahu, how to register for classes, when orientation happens, or what local food you have to try first, Alakaʻi is available to connect you to you to the answers you need, when you need them.

You can find Alakaʻi, 24/7, at hpu.edu/connect