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What is the priority deadline to apply for housing? May 1. Check the housing website for updated info and details.
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Are freshmen required to live in the residence halls? No, living on campus is not mandatory. However, we believe that residence life is an important component of the higher education experience and encourage on-campus living.
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How many students live on campus? Almost 4,000 students live on campus.
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Can I request an individual room? There are a limited number of single rooms available. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests, but due to the small number of single rooms, we may not be able to grant your request.
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Can I request a specific roommate? Yes, the application form has a section for roommate requests. Both roommates must request each other and list their hall and room preference in the same order. Though not guaranteed, housing services will accommodate requests as they are best able.
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Are the rooms wired for high-speed internet access? Yes. Computers must be equipped with a network interface card with an RJ 45 port. There is also the UHM Wifi network students can access.
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What is the housing placement priority? Traditional freshmen have priority, if the housing application and fee are received in the housing office by the housing priority deadline and the student has been accepted for admission and submitted the intent to enroll and deposit by May 1. Next priority are students who lived in the residence halls as freshmen during the previous spring semester. Then first-year undergraduate transfer students have priority. Check the website for additional details. Housing is limited and not guaranteed. Students should be prepared to find off-campus housing as upperclassmen.
10. Are there smoke free residence halls? All residence halls and apartment complexes are designated smoke free. 11. What is the approximate cost for freshman residence halls? It is approximately $6,000 per year for a shared double room in the Hale Aloha Towers, where most freshmen are housed.
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