HPU | Early Decision vs Early Action

Early Decision vs Early Action

Early Decision

Early Decision is binding. If you choose to apply Early Decision, you are committing to attend Hawaiʻi Pacific University, and agree to withdraw other active applications, and submit a $500 enrollment deposit no later than February 1.

Application Deadline: November 15

Decision: Issued by December 31

Benefits of Early Decision

  • Guaranteed tuition – tuition no more than $18,000 a year, for up to four years
  • Guaranteed housing years one and two
  • All benefits of Early Action (see below)

Early Action

Early Action is not binding. If you choose to apply Early Action, you have until May  to make a final enrollment decision and you can apply to any other institution in the interim.

Application Deadline: November 15

Decision: Issued by December 31

Benefits of Early Action

  • Early access to the on-campus housing application
  • Priority class registration
  • Receive exclusive HPU deposit gift