The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa sits in a lush, rainbow-prone valley on Oʻahu once home to Hawaiʻi's first Western-style coffee and sugarcane plantations, with campus buildings like Moore Hall - named for a philosophy professor who devoted his career to bridging Eastern and Western thought - standing alongside preserved traditional kalo (taro) wetland ponds, welcoming roughly 3,000 student residents each August under a fresh new chancellorship.
Enrollment
15,375
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,844
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 17 - August 21, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
80%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Check in at the Stan Sheriff Center, where the UHM Welcome Fair, H-Zone gear store, and concessions are all available while you wait for your appointment time - you might even catch the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team practicing. Bring a photo ID and your pre-check-in confirmation to the housing table to receive your keys. If you're assigned to a residence hall, participation in the meal program is required; apartment residents have more flexibility. New UH Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis Syrmos and student housing staff personally greet families during move-in week.
August 17 - August 21, 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
Residence hall data coming soon.
Housing Links
Links open University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 16, 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
$15,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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