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Hawai‘i Pacific UniversityProgram for Short-Term Study

Study Abroad Hawai ‘i

A Message from the President

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Substance Abuse Counseling ■

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Programs of study

“I came to Hawai‘i Pacific University because of its smaller size and the fact that its location is great for my major, Travel Industry Management (TIM). The island of O‘ahu is a huge tourist destination, so TIM students really get hands-on experience while they’re in school.”

Mikael Lindvall, Visby, Sweden

A Perfect Place for Study Abroad

Hawai‘i Pacific University“I came to Honolulu and to Hawai‘i Pacific University more than 30 years ago. Today, there is still no place that I would rather be as an educator. Hawai‘i is a global crossroads, and this university makes the most of it. At HPU, you will find an international community of professors and students who create rich reserves of intellectual capital. We utilize the latest technology to shrink the globe and teaching styles that bridge cultural divides. Join us. Hawai‘i Pacific University truly is ‘A World Together’.”

- Chatt G. Wright Hawai‘i Pacific University President

Hawai‘i Pacific University’s (HPU) Study Abroad Program welcomes students who want to study for one or two semesters in a dynamic, international environment. The University’s rolling admissions policy means that applications are reviewed throughout the year, and there are three convenient start times (during the fall, spring, and summer semesters) to best fit your schedule.

Students can choose from hundreds of different course offerings and, as a study abroad student, you’ll even be able to pre-register for classes. Each student enrolled in the program will receive a Certificate of Participation in addition to an official transcript to commemorate the study abroad experience.

You will be guided by expert teachers from all over the world, you’ll have access to cutting-edge facilities and resources at our beautiful campuses, and you’ll enjoy the personal attention that you deserve.

Personal Attention ■

With an average class size of 25 students

Modern & Interactive Learning ■

Including case studies, projects, presentations, etc.

Global Learning Environment ■

HPU students come from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries

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Faculty/student ratio of 18:1

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Hawai‘i provides a unique cultural and economic setting located in one of the most beautiful places on Earth

STUDYABROADPROGRAMHIGHLIGHTS

Experienced FacultyThere are no teaching assistants in our classrooms—only highly qualified and respected faculty with academic and business credentials that enliven the classroom experience. Our faculty members are successful entrepreneurs; top-level executives at Fortune 500 companies; business managers and analysts; authors, artists, and performers; and consultants to businesses and governments around the world. They do research, go to conferences, give professional presentations, and are actively involved in their academic disciplines. They bring their real-world business experience into their classrooms and take pride in the mentoring of relationships they develop with students.

OCEANIC INSTITUTE

O’AHU

3 campuses.1 university.

Strategically located in the center

of the Pacific Rim, the region with

the fastest growing economies in the

world, HPU provides an American

education in an international setting.

“HPU is perfect. The composition of the students is so diverse, plus Hawai‘i is a multinational hub with American, Asian, and European firms all present. I love the classroom experience here. You could not create a better environment in which business students are able to learn about communication, negotiation, and best practices by dealing with their counterparts from all over the U.S. and the world.”

Joseph Ha, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing

Christopher Winn, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Oceanography

Modern, High-Tech FacilitiesHawai‘i Pacific University is committed to providing students with outstanding facilities and the latest technology available.

Media and Technology Center/Computer Centers

HPU’s high-tech center has the latest learning tools and computers. Instructional Technology-Equipped Classrooms (ITECs) in the center offer powerful multimedia classrooms, communication and science labs, and a state-of-the-art Learning Assistance Center. The video lab is fully equipped with cameras, lights, sound equipment, and editing facilities with broadcast-quality cameras and a full array of lighting equipment.

Wireless Technology/Database Access

Students have access to both on-campus and online libraries and are able to use any wireless card to connect to HPU’s wireless network for high-speed access to technology resources and the Internet. Included in HPU’s resources is online access to state-of-the-art research databases.

“I could not miss the chance to study for a semester in Hawai‘i at HPU. It’s a very friendly atmosphere with a choice of different technical resources.”

Tessa Grosskreutz International School of Management, Dortmund, Germany

honolulu downtown campus

windward hawai ‘i loa campus the oceanic institute

“Hawai‘i is a fantastic place to study tourism, and HPU has outstanding and dedicated instructors who are committed to providing a well-rounded program for students. The faculty also is interested in preparing students with significant experience by drawing from local industry resources, such as guest lecturers, advisory council members, and student field experiences as part of a genuine partnership approach to education.”

Wendy Lam, M.A., M.B.A. Director of the Travel Industry Management Program Assistant Professor of Marketing and Economics

International student Services

We have many years of experience servicing the needs of international students. From the International Center and the English Foundations Program to the many country-specific student organizations, HPU bridges the gap between countries and cultures to make everyone’s experience as enriching as possible.

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procedures and issue of I-20 forms needed to obtain a student visa.

Housing assistance: ■ The student housing office at HPU can help you find accommodations on campus (Residence Halls) and off campus (through independent property management companies).

Airport transportation: ■ HPU offers a free airport transportation service to new students arriving during normal business hours.

New student orientation: ■ Study abroad students arriving for fall and spring semesters are invited to take a campus tour, attend social events with other new students, and get all questions answered about classes and campus life.

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counseling: Our staff of trained professionals will provide you with counseling and guidance for every facet of your HPU academic experience.

Free tutoring: ■ HPU provides individualized tutoring assistance to all registered students free of charge at the Tutoring Center.

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exchange through various cultural activities through the Council of Countries organization.

Want to study in one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Majestic mountain ranges, white sandy beaches, and a brilliant blue ocean serve as the backdrop for this paradise in the Pacific. Hawai‘i is not only rich in natural beauty, but offers a unique island culture and friendly “aloha spirit” that is embodied by its people.

There’s No Place Quite Like Hawai ‘i

“I really miss Hawai‘i. Whenever I am stressed out about my hectic schedule, I remember the days when I took a walk around Waikiki Beach.”

Eunyoung Mok Sun Kyun Kwan University Seoul, South Korea

Cultural Events & Sightseeing

The island of O‘ahu has a wide variety of sightseeing spots of historical and cultural interest. Favorite locations include the Polynesian Cultural Center, Hanauma Bay, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head Crater, ‘Iolani Palace, and Sea Life Park, to name a few. Most of these are nearby or easy to reach by Honolulu’s excellent bus system, considered to be one of America’s best transit systems.

“Being active at HPU is an excellent way to make friends. My major is psychology, and studying in Hawai‘i has introduced me to new people from around the world.”

Victor Monteiro Florianopolis, Brazil

Active Student Environment

Outside the classroom, students can participate in more than 70 clubs and organizations.

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Hawai‘i’s pleasant year-round weather is perfect for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.

A group of students relax on the HPU Windward Hawai‘i Loa campus.

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Hawai‘i Pacific University

Hawai‘i Pacific University At a Glance…

Reputation: Outstanding.

A private, not-for-profit university founded in 1965, HPU is consistently ranked among the best educational institutions in the nation. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Inc. The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The University is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), recognized by the Hawai‘i Commission of Postsecondary Education, and approved by the Hawai‘i Board of Nursing.

Location: Stunning.

Strategically located in the center of the Pacific Rim—the region with the fastest growing economies in the world—HPU provides an American education in an international setting. Cosmopolitan, culturally vibrant, and ethnically diverse, Hawai‘i is famous for its clean air and water and a population that enjoys the longest average life expectancy among the 50 states in the nation. In fact, Honolulu was recently ranked one of the safest and cleanest large cities in the United States.

Campus: Distinctive.

With three campuses linked by shuttle, Hawai‘i Pacific University combines the excitement of an urban downtown campus with the serenity of a residential campus set in the green foothills of O‘ahu’s Ko‘olau Mountains. The main campus is located in downtown Honolulu, the business and financial center of the Pacific. Eight miles away, situated on 135 acres in Kane‘ohe, the Hawai‘i Loa campus is the site of the School of Nursing, the marine science (marine biology and oceanography) and environmental studies programs, and several liberal arts programs. Just steps from the Pacific, HPU’s Oceanic Institute offers research and hands-on opportunities.

Student Body: Incredible.

More than 7,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and from more than 100 countries make HPU one of the most culturally diverse universities in the world. In fact, the student body is roughly split into thirds—one-third from the U.S. mainland and Canada, one-third from Hawai`i and one-third from around the globe.

Academic Programs: Comprehensive.

HPU offers more than 40 undergraduate and 12 graduate degree programs in the areas of business administration, communication, and the liberal arts and sciences. Students also may enroll in the University’s English language—as well as short-term, non-degree—study programs.

Health and Safety.

Hawai‘i is famous for its clean air and water. Among the 50 United States, Hawai‘i’s people have the longest average life expectancy. Honolulu is ranked one of the safest and cleanest large cities nationally in a recent study of cities in the United States. Furthermore, at HPU we take special care in assuring that our buildings and campuses are safe and comfortable for your successful education.

Faculty: Accessible.

Multicultural, diverse in their interests, and passionate about teaching, HPU faculty are renowned for the personal interest they take in each and every one of their students. HPU boasts of more than 445 full- and part-time faculty from around the world with outstanding academic and business credentials, ensuring that HPU students can easily access a world’s worth of knowledge and experiences. A vast majority of HPU faculty hold the highest degree in their fields. The student/faculty ratio is 18:1, and the average class size is less than 25.

Value: Extraordinary.

With tuition costs almost half the U.S. average, HPU is among the most affordable private universities in the nation. In fact, Barron’s lists HPU as one of its “Best Buys” in higher education.

Hawai‘i Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, or any other protected class under state and federal laws and regulations in any of its policies, procedures, programs, or practices. There is no contract implied by the contents of this publication.