RESIDENCY/WUE/HAWAIIAN ANCESTRY

1. How can a student be considered a Hawai‘i resident for tuition purposes?

Residency requirements are complex. Detailed information is available on the admissions website manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financing, (click on

Hawai‘i Residency) or contact the residency officer at (808) 956-8975 or (800) 823-9771.

2. Are there any reduced tuition programs in which UHM participates?

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition program allows classified undergraduate students from selected states or U.S. territories to attend the UHM at a lower tuition rate. Students must be residents of one of the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arizona, California,

Colorado, Guam, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,

Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or

Wyoming. All majors are eligible to WUE. Students who are residents of a WUE state will be automatically granted the tuition reduction upon acceptance.

The WUE application is part of the online application for admission.

Students pay one and one-half times the in-state tuition, rather than the usual non-resident tuition.

3. Are there tuition reductions for students of Hawaiian ancestry who are residents of states other than Hawai‘i?

Students of Hawaiian ancestry may qualify for a statutory exemption that allows them to pay in-state tuition. An official copy of the student’s birth certificate and, if necessary, that of the student’s parents/grandparents must be submitted and the statutory exemption section of the application for admission must be completed and submitted.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

1. What housing options are available?

Residence halls comprise approximately 2/3 of all on-campus accommodations. Most are double occupancy, with community bathrooms and lounge facilities. Apartments are also available for upperclassmen.

2. How do I apply for housing?

Complete an online housing application and submit the housing application fee. For information, call (808) 956-8177, e-mail uhmsh@hawaii.edu, or go to manoa.hawaii.edu/housing. The online application is also on that website.

3. What is the priority deadline to apply for housing?

May 1. Check the housing website for updated info and details.

4. 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.

5. How many students live on campus?

Almost 4,000 students live on campus.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

12. What assistance is available for off-campus housing?

The housing services office maintains an off-campus housing website housing.hawaii.edu/och and also lists off-campus dormitories on their website.

13. Are meal plans required of those living in the residence halls?

Yes. However, if you are in one of the on-campus apartments, plans are available, but not required.

14. What meal plans are available?

Meal plan options are listed on the housing website (uhm.sodexomyway.com). The costs range from approximately $4,000 to $4,500 per year.

15. What is typically provided in a residence hall room?

Beds, desks, chairs, and closets are provided. Students must bring their own linens, pillows, telephones, and personal items. The residence hall handbook lists prohibited items and guidelines for allowed items. One microwave and refrigerator (meeting established guidelines) per student is allowed in the room.

16. How do I find out if I’ve been offered a housing contract? Contracts are offered via your hawaii.edu email account.