Undergraduate Academic Advising
Hawai‘i Pacific University believes that academic advising is an integral part of a student's educational experience. As advisors, we are committed to preparing students for success in the academic setting by assisting students in the development of skills to define and achieve their academic goals. Our cohort advising model enables students to develop a collaborative working relationship with a professional advisor. Through mentorship, students are able to define and implement sound educational plans that are consistent with their personal values, goals, and career plans.
Welcome back for Fall 2026, Sharks! Our office is located at WP4-575.
Upcoming Fall 2026 Deadlines
Tuesday, September 15: Last day to drop 16-week classes with 50% tuition refund (50% student financial responsibility for dropped credits)*
Friday, September 18: Shark Bundle opt-out deadline
Monday, September 28: Last day to drop 16-week classes without a W grade
Monday, September 28: Last day to drop 16-week classes with 25% tuition refund (75% student financial responsibility for dropped credits)*
Tuesday, October 13: Business Office SUPER HOLD placed on unpaid student account balances
Monday, November 9: Last day to drop 16-week classes with a W grade
*Please see the Academic Calendar for all University deadlines and holidays.
Undergraduate Professional and Faculty Advising
Professional Advisors
Professional Student Success Advisors assist students with the transition into college, as well as finding and understanding the major and degree plan that’s best for them:
- Primarily work with first-year students and students and transfer students with fewer than 31 credits.
- Fall 2026 - Professional Advisors are also assisting:
- All Downtown College of Professional Studies (CPS) Undergraduate Students
- All Sophomore Nursing and Public Health Students
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- Provide students with tools and resources to help them succeed at HPU.
- Work with specific majors, and are experts in the requirements for that field.
- Help to map out a student’s 4-year degree plan.
Faculty Advisors
Faculty advising begins after the first year, once a student has declared a major and is assigned to the faculty by their department and/or college.
- Primarily work with undergraduate sophomore, junior and senior students.
- Experts in possible career fields, courses, and experiences that can best prepare students to reach their goals.
- Evaluate students degree progress, Petition to Graduate, and Graduation Audit of their degree completion.
- Check out your Degree Plan or the Navigate App to see who your faculty advisor is. Email them to set up an appointment.
Have a Question?
Check out our Tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Need more help? Send us an email, give us a call, or visit us today!
Academic Advising Center
Waterfront Plaza, Building 4, Suite 575
500 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 544-1198
Email: advising@hpu.edu
Please include your Student ID in all inquiries and correspondence.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM (HST)
Saturday, Sunday and all University Holidays, CLOSED
Please reference the Academic Calendar to see University Holidays.