University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bed and room basics

Residence-hall mattresses are approximately 38 x 80 x 7 inches, so shop for Twin XL bedding. Room and bathroom setups vary by community. Apartment residents should expect to provide more kitchen, cleaning and bathroom supplies than traditional-hall residents.

Pack first

• Twin XL sheets and mattress protector
• Fan
• Towels, shower caddy and shower shoes
• Laundry supplies and hangers
• Surge protector
• Umbrella
• Painter's tape for permitted decorating
• Cleaning supplies
• Apartment residents: toilet paper, trash can and kitchen equipment

Leave these home

Personal refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, ceiling fans, heaters, extension cords, decorative lighting, personal lofts, bed risers and extra furniture are prohibited. In other words, bring island-ready essentials, not a complete home-renovation package.

Move-in reality check

Hale Kahawai, Hale Laulima, Johnson Hall and Hale Ānuenue do not have elevators. Pack in containers you can actually carry. Schedule packages to arrive after you move in rather than letting boxes begin college before you do.

Before move-in

Confirm your building and room type, read the current move-in instructions, coordinate shared items and review community standards.

Official sources

• UH Manoa Student Housing
• Official move-in and packing guidance
• Community standards

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