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.

Undergraduate New Student Orientation: Hours and Contact Information

For more information on New Student Orientation, call (808)544-1495; visit www.hpu.edu/fye; stop by Aloha Tower Marketplace, Ste. 1400; or email readysetgo@hpu.edu.

First-Year Student Experience (Academic Advising): Hours and Contact Information

All first-year students, undecided undergrads, and transfer students with under 30 credits are assigned a Student Success Advisor based on their major and pathway, and are required to meet with them twice per semester. Appointments can be made through the Navigate app on my.hpu.edu or by calling the First-Year Student Experience & Academic Advising Office.

For more information on The First Year Student Experience, please look at the Academic Advising entry in the Student Handbook, call (808) 544-1198; (808)544-1495; visit https://hpu.edu/academic-advising/; or stop by Waterfront Plaza Building 4, Suite 575; or email advising@hpu.edu.advising@hpu.edu.

University 1000 Course

UNIV 1000 is a required one-credit First Year Seminar for all incoming HPU undergraduates, designed to ease the transition to university life by building relationships, fostering belonging, and connecting students to campus and the broader O'ahu community. Transfer students with 24+ credits, fully online students, military-affiliated students, and HPU dual-credit graduates may qualify for a waiver. If you believe you might be eligible for a waiver, contact your Student Success Advisor or email Ali Roberts Ancheta at amroberts@hpu.edu.

For more information on the UNIV 1000 First Year Success Seminar, please email Ali Roberts Ancheta at amroberts@hpu.edu.