r/UHManoa • u/No-Regular3301 • 6d ago

Housing

What should I be weary of / know about housing as an incoming freshman in spring how likely is that I won’t get chosen for housing ?

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u/SubstantialOpposite6 6d ago

I would start exploring other options. It’s hard to say how many spots will open up for spring. A lot of freshman dropout after the first semester but it’s probably not enough for everyone who wants a spot to get one. There’s obviously less spots than if you were incoming in the fall.

Also depending on where you’re coming from gives you housing priority.

It goes neighbor island residents -> Oahu residents outside commuting zone -> Mainland & international -> Oahu residents inside commuting zone

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u/No-Regular3301 6d ago

What would you suggest for alternatives

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u/SubstantialOpposite6 6d ago

I lived in RISE for a year and it was alright. I’ve heard mixed things about Hale Haukani. They’re both brand new and intended for students. Haukani is right next to the dorms on campus and RISE is across the street from the business school on University Ave.

I’ve also heard mixed things about Hale Mahana. It’s also intended for students but it’s farther from campus. (15 minute walk with a little uphill)

You can search in the sub for reviews about all three. They all have upsides and downsides.

You can also look into other apartments in the neighborhoods around UH. The public transit system in Hawai’i is one of the best in the country and you pay for full access with your tuition so you should take full advantage of it

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u/Natural_Owl5278 6d ago

I live in Hale Laulima right now. It's nice and quiet but is close to a vegetation area which is a perfect roach breeding ground. Buildings exposed, and is the oldest. Washers and dryers suck here too. Try getting Frear Hall as much as you can but I heard it has mold issues too.

I have friends who are freshmen, and me too and they were able to get frear hall as it was their first choice. I had a tower as my first choice tho but ended with laulima, prob cuz i submitted late. Just submit as fast as possible.

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u/No-Regular3301 5d ago

I submitted the second it opened up so wish me luck 😭

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u/PacketProtector 5d ago

Apply for student housing.  If you don’t get in, be prepared with information about the alternatives.  My son is at Hale Haukani.  Last year he was at Frear Hall.  Both had pros and cons but overall he’s happy to be at UH.  Monitor the Facebook Groups for parents and students. I see a lot of people looking for someone to takeover a lease at Rise, Haukani and Mahana. 

 Don’t be wary, just gather backup info on available spots at the places closest to campus.   It will be fine.