Aloha! I’m Alakaʻi — your friendly 24/7 virtual guide, here to help lead the way as you prepare for life at Hawaiʻi Pacific University.
In Hawaiian, Alakaʻi means to lead, guide, or direct — and that’s exactly what I’m here for. Whether you're wondering what to pack for your move to Oʻahu, how to register for classes, when orientation happens, or what local food you have to try first (spoiler: loco moco 🍳), I’m available to connect you to you to the answers you need, when you need them.
While I’m always here for you, nothing beats connecting with the HPU team live via our online webinars! Our ʻOhana Check-Ins are your chance to get timely info straight from the source — covering everything from financial aid and advising to housing, health records, what to bring, and more. Your family’s invited, too — because at HPU, your whole ʻohana matters.
We recommend attending one session from each Check-In series (there are 8!) — they’re short, interactive, helpful, and designed to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
That’s where I come in. I’m here 24/7 to help with whatever questions you’ve got — big or small. Forgot what was said in Check-In #3? Ask me. Need help uploading a document at midnight? Ask me. Wondering what “shark bundle” means? Yup, ask me.
So breathe easy. You're not alone in this.
Let’s make this adventure awesome — together!
– Alakaʻi 🐬🤙