University of Hawaiʻi SystemStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer Session 2026

The semester, explained for University of Hawaiʻi System

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 Session 2026
Campus terms
28
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Summer Session 2026 runs May 25, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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

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Campus language

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28 terms

A

ASUH
Associated Students of the University of Hawaiʻi, the undergraduate student government.

B

Bale
The popular Vietnamese sandwich and pho shop located in the Campus Center.

C

CC
Campus Center, the central hub for retail food outlets like Starbucks, Subway, and Bale.

F

Frear
Frear Hall, the university's most modern residence hall located on the Diamond Head side of campus.

G

Gateway
Gateway House, a residence hall known for housing the campus's second-largest dining facility.
Gateway Cafe
The dining hall located in Gateway House, often preferred for its different menu options compared to Hale Aloha.
GSO
Graduate Student Organization, representing the interests of graduate students.

H

HAC
Hale Aloha Cafe, the primary buffet-style dining hall for students living in the Towers.
Hale Aloha
The main resident dining hall located within the Hale Aloha dorm complex.

J

Johnson
Johnson Hall, a residence hall located near the lower campus and athletic facilities.

K

Ka Leo
Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi, the official student-run newspaper of the university.
KTUH
The student-run radio station broadcasting at 90.1 FM.

L

Lower Campus
The southern portion of campus containing the athletic facilities and the main parking structure.

M

Mānoa Mist
The light, frequent rain typical of the Mānoa Valley that often occurs while the sun is shining.

N

Noe
Hale Noelani, an apartment-style dormitory complex on the lower side of the residential area.
Noelani
Hale Noelani, an apartment-style housing complex primarily for upperclassmen.

P

Palms
Paradise Palms, an open-air food court featuring various local and international food vendors.
Paradise Palms
The open-air food court on the north side of campus featuring various local vendors.

R

Rainbow Warriors
The official nickname for the university's athletic teams.
RIOs
Registered Independent Organizations, the official term for student-led clubs and groups.

S

SAPFB
Student Activity and Program Fee Board, which handles the allocation of student fees to campus groups.

T

The Bus
The City & County of Honolulu's public transit system, heavily used by students.
The CC
Campus Center, the central hub for retail dining including the food court and Starbucks.
The Hill
The residential area of campus where the majority of dormitories are situated.
The Market
The convenience store located within the Hale Aloha dormitory complex.
The Towers
The four circular Hale Aloha residence halls: Lehua, Ilima, Mokihana, and Lokelani.
Town
A general term used by students to refer to the urban areas of Honolulu outside the Mānoa valley.

W

Wainani
Hale Wainani, the high-rise apartment-style dorms located near the athletic facilities.

Places and practicalities

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

16 details
campus_center_food_court
Campus Center Food Court
gateway_caf
Gateway Café
hale_aloha_caf
Hale Aloha Café
Hamilton
Hamilton Library, the university's main research library and largest building.
jamba
Jamba
Kuykendall
Kuykendall Hall, a major classroom building primarily used for English and general education courses.
Laulima
The university's Sakai-based learning management system used for course materials and assignments.
OneCard
The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
QLSSC
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services, the main administrative building for admissions and financial aid.
Rainbow Shuttle
The free campus shuttle service that runs between various points on campus and nearby neighborhoods.
Sinclair
Sinclair Library, which houses the Student Success Center and is a popular late-night study spot.
Stan Sheriff
The Stan Sheriff Center, the campus's primary indoor arena for basketball and volleyball.
STAR
The online system used for course registration, degree tracking, and scholarship applications.
starbucks_at_campus_center
Starbucks at Campus Center
TheBus
Honolulu's public transit system, which is heavily utilized by students for commuting.
U-Pass
The mandatory transit pass for students that provides unlimited rides on TheBus.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Session 2026 runs May 25, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
28 approved campus terms and 16 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 University of Hawaiʻi System 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

Zone 20 (Lower Campus Parking Structure)

garage • Fills by 9:30 AM during peak semester

No overnight parking without permit; credit card only.

Zone 22 (Dole St. Parking Structure)

garage

First floor only for visitors; pay via JustPark app.

Upper Campus Visitor Lots

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Green stalls; 3-hour maximum 6 AM - 6 PM.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Hawaiʻi System

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

Hale Aloha Towers

Capacity: 400

Room types: double, triple

Frear Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: single, double

Gateway House

Room types: double-room suite

Hale Ānuenue

Room types: individual

Hale Haukani

Hale ʻAlahonua

Room types: single bedroom in two person unit

Hale ʻIkena

Room types: two bedroom apartment shared 4 person unit

Hale Kahawai

Room types: double

Hale Kahawai & Hale Laulima

Hale Kanilehua

Room types: double bedroom in traditional room

Hale Kauanoe

Room types: double bedroom in traditional room

Hale Kawili

Hale Kēhau

Room types: double bedroom in four person suite

Hale Kuahine

Hale Laulima

Room types: single, double

Hale Noelani

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double

Hale Wainani

Room types: apartment

Johnson Hall

Capacity: 300

Room types: single, double

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Campus Details

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