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Summer Abroad in Hawai'i |
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| Your summer academic program will take place at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), Hawaii’s largest private university. HPU is a world-class university with a reputation for excellence in teaching. It has been cited in Barron’s as a “Best Buy” in college education and has mentions in numerous other “best of” magazines including Newsweek and Time. What sets HPU apart from perhaps any other university in the U.S. is the internationalism of the student body – nearly 25% of its 8,500 students are international and they come from more than 100 countries. While studying at HPU you will learn not only from the professors, but also from your fellow students. | |
| Academics | |
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is important to realize that just because HPU is located in a tropical
paradise, it does not mean it is not a “serious” academic
institution. In fact, HPU professors have been recognized nationally
and internationally for the work they do in their field. The best
part for you is that these professors are all very approachable and
are paid to teach, not to research. You will not find any teaching
assistants in the classroom at HPU. At Hawaii Pacific you will have the option of taking any number of classes in disciplines ranging from Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Communication to Natural Sciences, International Studies and Nursing. As a Study Abroad Hawaii student, you will receive pre-approval for the subjects that you desire and know that those subjects will be offered when you arrive. You will register for up to 6 credits per term and you may combine terms to maximize your credit load. It is entirely possible to take up to 12 credits by combining sessions. At the end of your experience will receive an academic transcript from Hawaii Pacific University. Transfer Credit In many cases, students who study abroad want to receive transfer credit for their experience. If this is your situation, you will need to complete the "Course Selection Worksheet" in the application packet and return it with the rest of the application forms. In order to transfer credit back to your home institution, the courses you take abroad must meet the same requirements as a similar course offered at your home school. To determine this transferability, your study abroad advisor (or academic advisor) will want to see descriptions of the courses you intend to take – the subjects offered at HPU and their descriptions can be found below. If you do not want transfer credit for your experience (keep in mind that you will still receive an official transcript), you need only to select the subjects you wish to take. You do not need to worry about the subject equivalents nor obtaining any signatures. |
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Click on the following links for a list of courses for the Summer II or the Summer III term. For a list of all subjects offered at HPU and their descriptions, click here. (Large file- 8 MB) |
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| *Note: Not all subjects listed are available to study abroad students. In particular, many of the “fieldwork” classes in the marine and environmental science areas are often not available to students only staying for a semester. | |
| Campus Life | |
 Believe
it or not, summer sessions at Hawaii Pacific are popular and there
is still much happening on campus. Many of the clubs and organizations
formed during the academic year continue operating during the summer
sessions as well. You will have a difficult time narrowing down your
choices from the 80+ clubs that range from professional organizations
(i.e., Advertising, Creative Writing, Debate, Press Club, etc.), to
cultural (i.e., Swedish, Thai, Singaporean, Hawaiian, Latino, French,
etc.), to activities (i.e. surfing, canoeing, kite boarding, rugby,
etc.). In addition, there are numerous activities planned by the Student
Life Office. |
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| Facilities and Services | |
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As a modern university, HPU has all the services and facilities you
would expect. The University has two libraries, one on each campus,
to support the academic programs taught at each. Other academic support
facilities and services include: an Academic Advisement Center; the
Learning Assistance Center (multimedia support); Tutoring Center (providing
personal tutoring for nearly every subject taught); computer labs
and wireless internet connection; multimedia classrooms equipped to
allow you to learn in a state-of-the-art environment; and, communication
facilities specially designed for students studying broadcasting,
multimedia or journalism. In addition to the academic support facilities, there are a number of other places that you will want to know about including a student union, student cafeteria, athletic facilities and fields and a campus bookstore. |
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| Accommodation | |
| Study Abroad Hawaii participants all live university-sponsored housing in Waikiki, just blocks from the ocean. The apartment building is a secured environment with 24 hour security, has a pool and barbeque on premise, and is located near to shopping, nightlife and entertainment. All units are furnished and equipped with the “basics” – refrigerator, stove, microwave, etc. The program fee (below) is based upon shared room accommodation. If you would like a private room, we can try and assist you with this request, but, due to the shortage of quality housing on Oahu, we cannot guarantee this. If we are able to find a single room, please note that there will be an additional charge of approximately $1,000.00 per term. | |
| Program Activities and Services | |
 As
part of your Study Abroad Hawaii program, you will not only be able
to access all the facilities, support and programming that the University
offers, but also you will have activities and support offered to you
by our on-site staff. When you arrive you will be met at the airport
and taken to your accommodation. During the first few days after your
arrival, you will take part in our Island Orientation Program which
includes an introduction to Honolulu and Waikiki, a campus tour, and a Welcome Luau. Throughout the term SAH will plan cultural
excursions and field trips to introduce you to all the splendor of
Oahu. |
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| Program Dates for Summer 2010 | |
| Summer Session I, 2010 (7 weeks) | |
| Arrival in Hawaii: | Friday, May 14 |
| Orientation: | Saturday, May 15 – Sunday, May 16 |
| Classes Begin: | Monday, May 17 |
| Move out of housing : | Saturday, July 3 |
| Summer Session II, 2010 (12 weeks) | |
| Arrival in Hawaii: | Friday, June 4 |
| Orientation: | Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, June 6 |
| Classes Begin: | Monday, June 7 |
| Move out of housing: | Saturday, August 26 |
| Program Fees for 2010 | |
The
program fee for each of the Study Abroad Hawaii summer options is
listed below. Upon acceptance to the program, you are required to
submit a non-refundable program deposit of $500.00 (this amount is
deducted from the overall fee) and a housing deposit of $550.00. These
deposits will guarantee you a place in the program. **Discounts are given for combining sessions. Contact Study Abroad Hawaii for more details. The program fee, per term, includes all of the following: |
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| Applying For The Program | |
The deadline for applying to to the summer program is March 30. After this date, applications are accepted only after consultation with Study Abroad Hawaii.  |
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| The criteria for applying to a program depend upon your academic background. Click here for more information and to download an application. | |
Study
Abroad Hawai'i, 17 New South Street, #205, Northampton, MA 01060 Phone: (413) 584-7639 Contact Study Abroad Hawai'i |
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