First-Year Programs

The First-Year Programs (FYP) develops and implements programs and services that promote, support and enhance the co-curricular experiences of first year students at HPU. FYP collaborates with various departments to provide student support services and activities that help acclimate first year students to university life and develop a sense of community. 

Primary Functions

·   Provide orientation during the fall and spring semesters to ease the student transition to HPU and help new students to become more familiar with the university community.

·   Promote student connections with faculty, staff and peers through a variety of co-curricular programs.

·   Foster a sense of place by designing student experiences that connect students to Hawaii, and extend their learning and relationships in the greater community.

·   Respond to and provide assistance to parents and families of first year students.

·   Collaborate with Housing and Residence Life staff on residential community events, activities and programs.

 Hours and Contact Information

For more information, call (808)544-0277; visitwww.hpu.edu/fye and Instagram:@hpufye; stop by Aloha Tower Marketplace, Ste. 1400; or email readysetgo@hpu.edu.