Chaminade University of Honolulu, the only Catholic university in Hawaii, sits on a hillside in Kaimuki overlooking Diamond Head and Waikiki, its original Spanish Mission-style buildings - Eiben Hall, Henry Hall, and Clarence T.C. Ching Hall - dating to 1928 and once transformed into a WWII field hospital the day after Pearl Harbor, with new Silverswords moving into halls like Hale Lokelani each August.
Enrollment
1,817
Total Students
Freshman Class
454
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 13 - August 13, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
85%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Housing assignments and move-in details are sent to residents with a completed housing application in July via their chaminade.edu email. All residents must reserve and confirm a check-in time with the Residence Life & Housing Office in advance - the housing application deadline was July 15, though late applications are accepted on a space-available basis. Returning students move in on a separate, later date (Aug. 15-16).
August 13 - August 13, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Hale Lokelani
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Chaminade University of Honolulu's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 13 - August 15, 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
$15,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Chaminade University of Honolulu.
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