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On-campus Housing

Policy

To facilitate positive spiritual, academic, and social experiences, all single, full-time students admitted on or after the Winter 2026 Semester will be required to live in on-campus housing.

Implementation

1.1 Housing Eligibility

Students must be enrolled as full-time, degree-seeking (see Enrollment), to be eligible to live on-campus.

Single students are eligible to live in the Hales. Married students and single parent families are eligible to live in Temple View Apartments.

All housing is based on availability and is not guaranteed. There may be a waitlist.

1.2 Exceptions

1.2.1 Exceptions to Live Off-Campus

Students may apply for an exception if they wish to live off-campus. Exceptions may include living with immediate family members, or students who are 25 and older.

Students participating in IWORK or Hukilau are normally not eligible for exceptions to live off-campus.

1.2.2 Exceptions for Married Students to Live in the Hales

Exceptions for married students, living apart from their family, are normally not eligible for an exception to live in the hales.

1.2.3 Requesting Exceptions

Students wishing to request an exception should do so through the appeals process on the housing portal. Exceptions to this policy are rare.

Disclaimer

The policies on this website (including any university procedures, processes, benefits, courses of conduct, or oral or written statements arising from or related to these policies) do not constitute any legally enforceable contract, obligation, or liability on the part of the university, except to the extent that they are incorporated by reference into a written agreement signed by an authorized university official. These policies do not alter the “at-will” employment status of any university employee hired on an “at-will” basis. The university reserves the right to interpret, revise, or withdraw these policies at any time and at its sole discretion.

Details

Purpose


Brigham Young University–Hawaii seeks to promote a living environment for students that is consistent with the moral principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and conducive to study and learning.

Related Policies and Procedures


Enrollment

Student Living Standards

Information


Applicability


All Students

Policy Owner


Dean of Students

Executive Sponsor


Student Life Vice President


Common Abbreviations


Brigham Young University–Hawaii ("BYU–Hawaii" or "university")
Church Educational System ("CES")
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Church of Jesus Christ" or "Church")

Revision History


Created: 04/12/2010
Last Reviewed: 10/01/2025
Next Review:10/01/2027
Last Modified: 10/01/2025

A full revision history is maintained by the Office of Compliance & Ethics