Chaminade University of HonoluluStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer Full Session 2026

The semester, explained for Chaminade University of Honolulu

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer Full Session 2026
Campus terms
26
Local details
17

Academic calendar

Summer Full Session 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

14 entries
  1. Accelerated Spring Session 2026
  2. Summer Session I 2026
  3. Summer Session I 2026
  4. Summer Full Session 2026Summer Session Full 2026Summer Session III (Full) 2026Relevant now
  5. Summer Session II 2026
  6. Summer Session II 2026
  7. Accelerated Summer Term 2026
  8. Fall Semester 2026
  9. Spring Semester 2027
  10. Summer Session I 2027
  11. Summer Session Full 2027
  12. Summer Session II 2027

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26 terms

A

Aloha Friday
The tradition of wearing aloha shirts or floral prints on Fridays.

B

Boba Cart
The mobile beverage station located between Sullivan Library and Eiben Hall serving iced tapioca drinks.

C

CSGA
Chaminade Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student population.
CUH
Chaminade University of Honolulu.

D

Debit Dollars
The campus currency used to purchase food at the P.O.D. Market, Silversword Cafe, and vending machines.

E

EK
Edith Kanakaʻole Hall, a residence hall on campus.

H

HLO
Hale Lokelani, the on-campus suite-style residence hall primarily for first-year students.
Hogan
The Hogan Entrepreneurs Program.
HPO
Hale Pohaku, the on-campus suite-style residence hall for first-year and continuing students.

K

Kaimuki
The local neighborhood surrounding the campus, known for its restaurants and shops.
Kieffer
Kieffer Hall, the on-campus community-style residence hall for women.

L

Loke
Lokelani Hall, a residence hall primarily for freshmen.
Lower Campus
The area of campus near Waialae Avenue containing the main administrative and academic buildings.

O

OSAL
Office of Student Activities & Leadership, the department that oversees campus clubs and events.

P

POD
The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market, a convenience store on campus.

R

RHA
Residence Hall Association, the student organization representing those living in campus housing.

S

SOL
Student Organization of Latinx, a campus group focused on Latinx culture and community.
Swords
Shorthand for Silverswords, the university's mascot and athletic nickname.

T

TFC
The Filipino Club, one of the active cultural organizations on campus.
The Cafe
The Silversword Cafe, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located in Tredtin Hall.
The Hill
Refers to the campus's physical location on a hillside in the Kaimuki neighborhood.
The P.O.D.
Provisions on Demand Market, a convenience store and quick-service eatery located in Henry Hall.
The Silversword
The official student-run newspaper of Chaminade University.

U

Upper Campus
The higher-elevation area of campus where residence halls like Hale Lokelani and Hale Pohaku are located.

V

Vicki
The Vicki Vending Machine, an automated retail unit that accepts Debit Dollars.

W

Waialae
Waialae Apartments, the off-campus apartment complex for upperclassmen and graduate students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

17 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and online classes.
Ching Hall
Clarence T.C. Ching Hall, which houses administrative offices like the Business Office and Financial Aid.
Eiben
Eiben Hall, an academic building housing the School of Humanities, Arts and Design.
Freitas
Freitas Hall, an academic building on campus.
Henry
Henry Hall, a primary academic building housing the P.O.D. Market and science laboratories.
HOLOcard
The electronic fare card used for TheBus and Honolulu Rail Transit, available at a discounted rate for students.
Kokua Ike
The Center for Student Learning, providing academic advising, tutoring, and support services.
McCabe
McCabe Gym, the main athletic facility for basketball and volleyball.
Mystical Rose
The Mystical Rose Oratory, the campus chapel used for Mass and university ceremonies.
Self-Service
The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and managing financial accounts.
Stellic
The degree-planning platform used by students to track their academic progress and requirements.
Sullivan
The Sullivan Family Library, the main academic library on campus.
the_p_o_d_provisions_on_demand_market
The P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand) Market
the_silversword_caf
The Silversword Café
TheBus
The public transit system in Honolulu, frequently used by students to get around Oahu.
U-PASS
The reduced-rate bus pass program specifically for university students in Honolulu.
Wesselkamper
The Wesselkamper Science Center, home to the university's natural science programs.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Full Session 2026 runs May 11, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
26 approved campus terms and 17 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Honolulu for Chaminade University of Honolulu Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Honolulu.

Timezone

Hawaii Time (HT)

Median Rent

$1,900

Cost of Living Index

170

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

70

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

TheBus, Skyline rail

Nearest Airports

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical savanna

Avg Annual Temp

77°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Waialae Apartments

surface_lot • Limited

Designated with 'W' permits for residents.

Hale Lokelani / Hale Pohaku

surface_lot • Limited

Resident parking for students living in these halls.

Main Parking Structure

garage • Competitive

Used by commuters; often reaches capacity quickly.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Chaminade University of Honolulu

New Student Orientation (NSO)

August 13, 2026

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Chaminade University of Honolulu

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Hale Lokelani

Capacity: 78

Room types: double

Hale Pohaku

Room types: standard suite, double, triple

Kieffer Hall

Room types: triple, double, single

Marianist Living Learning Community (Clarence T.C. Ching Building)

Room types: double

Waialae Apartments

Room types: double, single

Waialae Avenue

Room types: two-person, three-person

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@chaminadehonolulu.edu

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