Brigham Young University-Hawaii's Laie campus traces to a 1921 vision LDS leader David O. McKay had while watching a school flag ceremony, founded in 1955 as the Church College of Hawaii, with students housed in 13 traditional Hawaiian-named "hales" and many working at the neighboring Polynesian Cultural Center, which has funded more than 12,000 BYU-Hawaii students since 1963.
Enrollment
2,836
Total Students
Freshman Class
709
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 29-31, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
65%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
BYU-Hawaii operates on a unique three-semester calendar (Fall, Winter, Spring), so move-in and the start of classes fall later than at most mainland schools. With your Student ID, you'll gain free entry to the neighboring Polynesian Cultural Center. All full-time students have access to the on-campus Health Clinic through student health insurance, located between Hale 1 and the Advising Office. This specific date should be confirmed directly with BYU-Hawaii Student Housing closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- For the Spring 2026 new-student cohort, housing check-in (room keys and information) was at the Hale 5 Lounge - confirm the Fall 2026 location with BYU-Hawaii Student Housing.
- What you'll receive
- Room keys and an information packet at housing check-in; confirm the Fall 2026 specifics with Student Housing.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Hale 2
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyHale 7
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
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Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Onboarding (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 29 - September 1, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,500
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked September 2026.