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Hawai'i's First and Only Hybrid OTD Program!

05/29/2026

3 weeks until the priority deadline.

This is your moment to build momentum and stay consistent.
✔ Finalize your personal statement
✔ Follow up with recommenders
✔ Double check application requirements

You’re closer than you think. Keep going.

05/14/2026

Mental health is deeply connected to the occupations, routines, relationships, and environments that shape our everyday lives.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the important role occupational therapists play in supporting emotional well-being, resilience, and meaningful participation in daily life. From helping individuals rebuild routines to creating supportive spaces for healing and connection, OT is about caring for the whole person.

At HPU OTD Honolulu, our students learn to lead with aloha, compassion, and purpose as they prepare to support the diverse needs of the communities they serve. 💙

05/13/2026

Our next webinar is just one week away! This session will cover guidance on funding graduate education, including resources for scholarships, grants, and loan options to help you with your OT journey. Register now: https://bit.ly/45Yfm0D

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mentors who inspire us every day. 💐

Your strength, compassion, and dedication shape the lives of those around you. Those same values we carry into the practice of occupational therapy.

From all of us in the HPU OTD program, thank you for everything you do. 🩵

05/08/2026

6 weeks until the HPU OTD Honolulu priority deadline. Now is the time to get organized and take the first step.

Start your application, review requirements, and map out your timeline.
✔ Request transcripts
✔ Identify recommenders
✔ Begin drafting your personal statement

Small steps now make a big difference later. Your future in OT starts here.

05/02/2026

This month, we celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

At HPU OTD Honolulu, this is not just a moment, it is part of who we are. Our program is grounded in the values and perspectives that come from this region, shaping how we approach care, community, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

We are proud to learn from and alongside a community that reflects the richness of AANHPI voices and experiences.

05/01/2026

Lei Day is a celebration of connection, culture, and care.

At HPU OTD Honolulu, we see the meaning of a lei in the way our community shows up for one another. Each act of support, each shared moment of growth, each step toward becoming an occupational therapist is part of something larger.

Today, we honor the traditions of Hawai‘i and the spirit of aloha that shapes how we learn, serve, and lead.

Happy Lei Day 🌺

04/30/2026

Class of 2027 AOTA Representative Rebekah McCoy shared: “I really enjoyed attending the American Occupational Therapy Association conference in Anaheim. It was such a valuable experience getting to connect with so many passionate occupational therapists… I gained so much insight into both my own career path and the evolving direction of occupational therapy.”

She also reflected on being surrounded by a community “genuinely committed to helping others live better, more meaningful daily lives,” calling it an inspiring and unforgettable experience.

Congratulations as well to Dr. Tracey Recigno and Dr. Cynthia Sears on receiving their fellowship awards—an incredible recognition of their leadership and contributions to the profession. 👏

04/29/2026

Celebrating an incredible honor 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cindy Sears on being named HPU Teacher of the Year!

Dr. Sears embodies what it means to lead with heart—mentoring, inspiring, and uplifting the next generation of occupational therapists every single day. Her passion for the profession and genuine care for her students make a lasting impact on both students and colleagues!

We are so proud to have her as part of our OTD ʻohana 💙

Read more about this well-deserved recognition at the link: https://www.hpu.edu/about-us/the-ohana/article.php?nid=nc04222601

04/24/2026

Occupations are the everyday activities that give life meaning, purpose, and independence. From getting dressed in the morning to returning to work, caring for family, creating, moving, and connecting with others, these moments matter.

Occupational therapy helps people participate more fully in the occupations that shape who they are.

At Hawai‘i Pacific University OTD Honolulu, our students are preparing to empower future clients through movement, adaptation, advocacy, and compassionate care.

This OT Month, we celebrate the power of occupation and the impact of those who help restore it. 🌺

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