Brigham Young University-Hawaii's Laie campus traces to a 1921 vision LDS leader David O. McKay had while watching a school flag ceremony, founded in 1955 as the Church College of Hawaii, with students housed in 13 traditional Hawaiian-named "hales" and many working at the neighboring Polynesian Cultural Center, which has funded more than 12,000 BYU-Hawaii students since 1963.
Enrollment
2,836
Total Students
Freshman Class
709
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 29-31, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
65%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
BYU-Hawaii operates on a unique three-semester calendar (Fall, Winter, Spring), so move-in and the start of classes fall later than at most mainland schools. With your Student ID, you'll gain free entry to the neighboring Polynesian Cultural Center. All full-time students have access to the on-campus Health Clinic through student health insurance, located between Hale 1 and the Advising Office. This specific date should be confirmed directly with BYU-Hawaii Student Housing closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- For the Spring 2026 new-student cohort, housing check-in (room keys and information) was at the Hale 5 Lounge - confirm the Fall 2026 location with BYU-Hawaii Student Housing.
- What you'll receive
- Room keys and an information packet at housing check-in; confirm the Fall 2026 specifics with Student Housing.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Hale 2
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Hale 7
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Brigham Young University–Hawaii's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Onboarding (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 29 - September 1, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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