Incoming and current student residents at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have a new online system that simplifies and centralizes their on-campus housing experience.
Student Housing Services (SHS) soft-launched the upgraded system from StarRez in November for spring 2026 applicants, and it consolidates most housing-related services into one site. This means student residents and aspiring student residents can get complete applications, room/roommate details and access pricing, meal plan changes and support for room transfers all on one site.
“This new platform gives students one clear place to manage their housing needs,” said David Akana, interim director of Student Housing Services. “It streamlines the process, provides personalized information and makes it easier for students to find the right housing for them at UH Mānoa.”
Beginning in March 2026, the new housing portal will be used for all students applying for the fall 2026 semester. UH estimates about 4,000 housing applicants at the start of each academic year, with approximately 3,100 beds available, underscoring the need for a streamlined site with improved functionality.
Another feature the new portal aims to improve is a more personalized roommate-matching experience, using questions about sleep habits, interests and lifestyle preferences to help students find compatible roommates.
“This new platform reflects our commitment to making the student housing experience smoother and more accessible,” said Jan Gouveia, UH vice president for administration. “By bringing everything into one place, we’re giving students direct access to the tools they need to navigate their housing journey.”
SHS plans to expand on the platform in the future by integrating the service request and room condition system, further improving support for students living on campus.
