Preview Day Event Information
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Mahalo for registering for our Preview Day event that is being held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 12:00-5:00 PM. On this page you will find additional details that should help make your time with us on campus more enjoyable.
Arrival
Validated parking is available on campus for all Preview Day guests. Once you arrive on campus, please park in the parking lot at Piers 5/6 or Irwin Park. Upon entering the parking lot, please pull a ticket and bring that ticket with you. Your parking will be validated upon check in. Please click on the link below to view our parking map if you need additional assistance locating either parking area on campus.
Event Details
PREVIEW DAY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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12:00-1:30 PM |
Event Check-In |
Aloha Tower Marketplace Center Atrium |
Head over to the ATM Center Atrium to check-in for Preview Day. |
|
12:00-1:30 PM |
Talk Story |
Pier 9 Stage and Promenade |
Come talk story with members of the HPU Ohana and enjoy a light pupu (snack) on us! |
|
12:30-1:30 PM |
Campus Tour |
Promenade |
Join our HPU tour guides on a walkthrough of the facilities and amenities available at Aloha Tower Marketplace and Waterfront Plaza. Campus tours will depart from the Promenade. |
|
12:30-1:00 PM |
Financial Aid |
Multipurpose Room 2 |
Meet with financial aid staff to get information on the financial aid process, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and have the opportunity to ask questions 1:1. |
|
12:30-1:00 PM |
Admissions |
Multipurpose Room 1 |
Talk story with members of the Admissions Team. This is your opportunity to have your questions about the admissions process answered. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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1:30-2:00 PM |
Welcome Session |
Sunset Ballroom (2nd Floor) |
Students and parents gather to hear from Hawaii Pacific University Vice President for Enrollment Management Greg Grauman. The welcome session will also provide an overview of the program and share tips on how to get the most out of your Preview Day experience. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|
2:10-2:40 PM |
Parent Session: Student Success at HPU |
Sunset Ballroom (2nd Floor) |
The Center for Academic Success develops and implements comprehensive programs that promote, support, and enhance the academic and co-curricular experiences of first year students at HPU. |
|
2:10-2:40 PM |
Student Session: Meet Our Students |
Multipurpose Room 3 |
Are you wondering what it's like to be a Shark? Join a panel of current students for a casual chat about their HPU experience. We think you'll find that HPU is the right place for you. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|
2:50-3:20 PM |
Financial Aid |
Multipurpose Room 2 |
Meet with financial aid staff to get information on the financial aid process, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and have the opportunity to ask questions 1:1. |
|
2:50-3:20 PM |
Residential Honors and Scholars |
Multipurpose Room 1 (inside the Learning Commons) |
Hear about the Residential Honors and Scholars programs and how our students benefit from growing in a living and learning community, the innovative academic curriculum, and gaining the competitive edge with community connections and internships. |
|
2:50-3:20 PM |
Student Life: Campus Activities |
Multipurpose Room 3 |
Wondering what student life is like on campus? Hear from our Student Activities staff as they share all that you need to know about campus life! |
|
2:50-3:20 PM |
Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts: Programs, Ensembles and Scholarships |
Sunset Ballroom (2nd Floor) |
Everything there is to know about The Arts at HPU! This informative talk will be hosted by the Directors of Choral and Instrumental Music, but they are also prepared to answer your questions about our theatre and visual arts programs, as well as the BA in Arts & Markets. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|
3:30-4:20 PM |
Diversity and Adaptations of Marine Organisms |
Sunset Ballroom (2nd Floor) |
Get an introduction to the diversity of organisms found in the ocean around Hawaii and the modern-time threats affecting their survival. Hands-on activities involving skeletons, models, and preserved specimens reinforce the concepts. |
|
3:30-4:20 PM |
In High Demand - Skills for Today's Workforce |
Multipurpose Room 3 |
HPU business students have access to Coursera's Career Academy from day one. This means that College of Business students can begin gaining certifications from leading organizations such as Google, IBM, Meta, Intuit, and Salesforce, from their first day in a physical or virtual classroom. Many faculty are using Career Academy certificates, so that students can earn multiple certificates, in addition to a bachelor's degree in business administration. Our vision is to offer business students an education that is practical, innovative, and experiential—and we do this via certifications. |
|
3:30-4:20 PM |
Nursing Care Simulations |
Waterfront Plaza Building 1, Floor 4, Classroom 414 |
Simulations used in nursing education at HPU allow students to replicate clinical practices for multiple situations within a safe and controlled environment. Students are then less likely to make errors in real clinical settings and they also build self-confidence in the performance of skills. Our goal as faculty is to improve their critical thinking and decision-making skills before they are placed in a healthcare organization for clinical hours. If you are interested in attending this session, Please meet in front of the Welcome Center as an HPU Tour Guide will guide you to Waterfront Plaza Building 1, Classroom 414. |
|
3:30-4:20 PM |
What It's Probably Like to be a Toothed Whale? |
Multipurpose Room 1 |
Inference is used in science when variables are not openly observable and incapable of direct independent verification. Odontocetes (toothed whales) can make a wide range of broadband clicks used for echolocation. It is uncertain as to how the animals "perceive" the sounds. Via behavioral performance and physiological correlation, it's possible to guess (infer) what it's like to be in the mind of an echolocating toothed whale. |
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3:30-4:20 PM |
Cybersecurity |
Learning Commons |
The topics covered in this course will help students understand the overall process that comes into play when dealing with cybersecurity. This course provides information about the technology that investigators use to conduct high-tech investigations and analyses. In this mock classroom session, we will review hackers, intellectual property theft, organized crime, and cyberterrorism. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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4:30-4:45 PM |
A Hui Hou Session |
Multipurpose Room 3 |
Students and parents gather to hear from Hawaii Pacific University Vice President for Enrollment Management Greg Grauman. The A Hui Hou (until we meet again) session will also provide an opportunity for us to bid you and your ohana a fond farewell. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|
4:45-5:45 PM |
Optional Campus Tour |
Multipurpose Room 3 |
If you have not already done so, join our HPU tour guides on a walkthrough of the facilities and amenities available at Aloha Tower Marketplace and Waterfront Plaza. Campus tours will depart from Multipurpose Room 3. |
CAMPUS MAP
Need help finding your way around our campus? Click on the link below to access a campus map!
Wi-Fi Information
Need to connect to Wi-Fi? Follow the steps below to connect to the HPU Wi-Fi network:
- Sign into to the HPU Wi-Fi with the password: sharkyscove.
- Then log in with credentials below.
WIFI Name: Visitor
Password: Service2023!