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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 16-Week Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
11 entries Aug 31 → Oct 25, 2026
Fall 2026 1st 8-Week Term
Aug 31 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall 2026 16-Week Term Relevant now
Oct 26 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall 2026 2nd 8-Week Term
Dec 21 → Jan 10, 2027
Winter 2026 3-Week Term
Jan 11 → Mar 7, 2027
Spring 2027 1st 8-Week Term
Jan 11 → May 9, 2027
Spring 2027 16-Week Term
Mar 15 → May 9, 2027
Spring 2027 2nd 8-Week Term
May 10 → Jul 4, 2027
Summer 2027 Term 8A
May 10 → Aug 30, 2027
Summer 2027 16-Week Term
Jun 7 → Aug 1, 2027
Summer 2027 Term 8M
Jul 5 → Aug 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Term 8B
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A C H P R S T A
ATM Aloha Tower Marketplace, often used to refer to the entire residential and student hub complex downtown. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events. H
HLC Hawaii Loa Campus, referring to the residential and academic facilities located in Kaneohe. P
Pier Nine The Pier Nine Creative Commons, HPU's primary dining hall located at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. R
RHA Residence Hall Association, the organization representing students living in university housing. S
S.H.A.R.K.S. Students Helping Achieve Results, Knowledge, and Success, a peer mentoring and leadership program.
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the HPU student population.
Sharky The official name of the HPU mascot, a Hawaiian Hammerhead Shark. T
The Loa Common shorthand for the Hawaii Loa Campus (HLC) located on the windward side of Oahu.
The Lofts The Waterfront Lofts located at the Aloha Tower Marketplace, the primary residential community for students.
Town Refers to the downtown Honolulu campus locations, including Waterfront Plaza and Aloha Tower Marketplace. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
9 details
AC Academic Center, the main academic building located on the Hawaii Loa Campus.
ATM Aloha Tower Marketplace, the central hub for student life, housing, and dining.
MP Model Progress Building, an academic building located in the downtown campus area.
pier_nine_by_sam_choy Pier Nine by Sam Choy
Pipeline The internal student portal used for registration, checking grades, and accessing university email.
Shark Shuttle The free inter-campus transportation service that runs between the Downtown and Hawaii Loa campuses.
SharkCard The official university identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
UPASS The universal bus pass program that allows students to use 'TheBus' (Honolulu's public transit) at a reduced rate.
WP Waterfront Plaza, a multi-building complex in downtown Honolulu housing various academic departments and classrooms. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 16-Week Term runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 11 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at Hawaii Pacific University What the product handles for students.
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Cybersecurity Efforts Support a Safe and Secure Fall Semester HPU's Cybersecurity team is strengthening account security and data protection for the Fall 2026 semester, emphasizing the role of students and staff in mitigating phishing risks.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More HPU Faculty and Students Share Indigenous Higher Education Frameworks at NAISA Conference HPU representatives presented indigenous higher education frameworks at the NAISA conference in Temuco, Chile.
Sep 1, 2026
Read More HPU's New Kokua Center Opens at Aloha Tower Marketplace The university opened its new Kokua Center, a hub for student services and support, at the Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Aug 26, 2026
Read More Cybersecurity reminder: Verify sender information and be skeptical of unsolicited communications to prevent phishing. Cybersecurity reminder: Verify sender information and be skeptical of unsolicited communications to prevent phishing.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Hawaii Pacific University
Research On Tap September 16, 2026
A monthly event featuring research talks from HPU faculty and partners. September's talk is on Computerized Cognitive Enrichment for marine animals.
Scarpa Plaque Unveiling & Celebration September 18, 2026
A celebration and unveiling of the Scarpa plaque at the university.
Study Abroad Group Advising Session September 23, 2026
Advising session for students interested in studying abroad.
'Ohana Weekend October 16, 2026
A weekend for families to reconnect with their students and experience HPU's campus culture.
Windward O'ahu Sights & Snack Tour October 16, 2026
A tour of Windward O'ahu sights and snacks led by HPU Senior Vice President and Provost Alan Shoho.
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