Hawai'i Pacific University
OTD Honolulu
EVENTS
Join the Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Honolulu Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program team for a variety of tailored events to answer your questions and meet our faculty and staff. Whether you are still deciding on a career path, deciding on what OTD program is best, or an accepted student wanting to meet your fellow cohort students, we have something for you!
Our ‘ohana is happy to have you here, at every stage of your education journey. We have a wonderful team of admission advisors prepared to answer questions, offer tips, and guidance on the application process. Experienced faculty will take the time to talk through the details of a collaborative learning environment and what to expect during lab immersions, while you meet fellow students and prepare for the next steps together.
Path to Practice: From Application to Acceptance in an OTD Program
Each session will dedicate 30 minutes to information and questions and finish with a fun 30-minute trivia game to help you get to know current and potential students and our faculty and staff.
These webinar sessions are a good place to learn all about HPU, the OTD program, and how the accelerated hybrid program works.
Who should attend? Prospective students who are looking to learn all about HPU, the OTD program, and how the accelerated hybrid program works. If you see segments that specifically address questions or difficulties you are having, be sure to register and get your questions answered.
- January 21st @ 1 pm HST
- Discovering OT & What Makes a Competitive OTD Candidate – With Dr. Tada and 2025 graduates, Jaeda Asis and Joshua Fontaine.
- February 23rd @ 12 HST
- Mastering the Application Process
- March 30th @ 12 HST
- What to Expect in an OTD Program: Curriculum, Lab Immersions, Fieldwork
- April 27th @ 12 HST
- Picture Yourself Here – the Student Experience
Expand your Impact.
Our two entry-level, accelerated, hybrid programs give Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) an opportunity to build on their experience with innovative online instruction and on-site lab immersions.
Stay tuned for our next session!
Are you a Pre-OT club or student organization interested in working with our program? We’re happy to come to you!
Email Dr. Sharniece Pierce, at smpierce@hpu.edu, to explore a possible visit from our program team!
June 13, 2026 – Check back soon for additional details and RSVP link.
- Waterfront Plaza, Building 6, 500 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813
Admitted students are invited to join and discuss next steps and create community and ask questions.
Interested in joining? Email Dr. Hart, eehart@hpu.edu, for an invite.
Join us during advisor virtual open hours! Whether you’re planning your next steps or working on your application materials, get personalized guidance and answers to your questions. Drop in anytime during the scheduled hours!
- Check back soon for upcoming appointments!
- April 7, 2026, DFW Health Professionals Spring Fling – Students have a chance to meet and talk to admissions staff, directors, and deans from health professions schools.
Schedule time to chat that works for you. At HPU OTD – Honolulu, you have a dedicated admissions advisor here to help you from application to matriculation.