Graduate College of Health Sciences

EXPERIENCE HAWAI‘I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY’S ‘OHANA SPIRIT IN LAS VEGAS

JOIN A FAMILY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE, COMPASSION, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR HYBRID ACCELERATED DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.

Hawaiʻi Pacific University is excited to expand our ‘ohana to Las Vegas, where we blend innovative healthcare education with a culture of support and inclusivity. At HPU, students are more than learners; they’re part of a family that values each individual’s journey, ambitions, and well-being.

WHAT THE ʻOHANA SPIRIT MEANS FOR YOU:

Community and Belonging:
Supportive faculty, peers, and staff who are dedicated to your success.

Hawaiian Values in Healthcare:
Compassion, empathy, and holistic care woven into every aspect of our teaching.

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STUDY ONLINE, PRACTICE IN PERSON:
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

HPU’s hybrid model combines the flexibility of online learning with immersive, hands-on lab experiences at our Las Vegas campus.

Accelerated Path: Complete your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree in just two years.
Convenient Online Learning: Study on your schedule, with supportive, interactive online courses.
Hands-On Lab Immersions: Develop critical skills in person, with expert faculty guidance at our Las Vegas campus.

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)

Our DPT program fast-tracks your career in physical therapy, providing the expertise and hands-on experience needed for a rewarding role in rehabilitation and movement wellness.

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DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD)

HPU’s OTD program empowers you to transform lives through occupational health, focusing on holistic care that aligns with HPU’s compassionate and community-centered approach.

LEARN ABOUT OTD

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN HPU’S ‘OHANA IN LAS VEGAS

WHY CHOOSE HPU LAS VEGAS?

Hawaiʻi’s First University in Las Vegas:

Bringing the warmth and inclusivity of Hawaiian culture to your community.

Strong Student Support:

Faculty who prioritize your success and guide you every step of the way.

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OUR ʻOHANA

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ACCREDITATION

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

The entry-level Hawai’i Pacific University Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Las Vegas has been granted Candidacy status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 808-236-5808 or email dpt@hpu.edu.

DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The entry-level Hawai’i Pacific University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program in Las Vegas has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preacredditation Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.