Campus Eats

To ensure the student population does not go hungry, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa mandated that students living on-campus have meal plans. Terms like meal swipes, points, Hale Aloha and Gateway will get thrown at you, and may not make sense at first. Rest assured, we’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of meal plans at UH Manoa.

Initially, the most confusing thing about a plan is the difference between meals and points. Each week, depending on your meal plan, you have seven to 19 meals a week. Using a meal swipe at one of the residence halls cafeterias, Hale Aloha Cafeteria or Gateway Cafeteria, will get you into an all-you-care-to-eat buffet. Using a meal swipe elsewhere will give you $5.50 cash value. Meals expire at the end of the week.

Each semester you are given a certain number of points ranging from 100 to 250, depending on which meal plan you get. A point is worth a dollar. Use points to pay the difference between one meal swipe and the full cost of your meal when not at one of the residence hall cafeterias. Points roll over from the fall to spring semester. Use them by the end of the school year.

If you want to avoid spending cash, eat at the residence hall cafeterias, Pizza Hut, Stir Fresh, Ba-Le, the Campus Center Cafeteria, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Simply to Go and The Market. These locations accept your points as a form of payment. The best value is a residence hall cafeteria. If you do not have time to eat at the cafeteria, you can pay 50 cents for a take-out box and cup.

During your college years, you may find yourself with barely enough time to go to the cafeteria to eat. Use this first year to find the best option for the future - smaller meal plan or maybe a bigger one. Though meal plans can be costly, they can be easy and convenient for those living on campus. Spend your meals, keep track of your points and eat your fill.

The following locations are meal plan friendly:

Hale Aloha Café Gateway Café The Market (convenience store at Hale Noelani)

Ba-Le

Simply to Go Jamba Juice Campus Center Food Court Stir Fresh Pizza Hut Express Starbucks

manoa.hawaii.edu/housing/residentialdining

Dunkin' Donuts Holoholo Grill Le Crepe Cafe Lasoon L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Panda Express

Manoa Gardens

Farmers Market (Tuesdays & Fridays - cash only)

manoa.hawaii.edu/food

Since 2019, O‘ahu has been phasing out the use of single-use plastics like disposable utensils, take-out containers, and even plastic bags. Learn more about how Manoa Dining Services practices sustainability! uhm.sodexomyway.com/explore/sustainability

The app “Bite by Sodexo” provides quick ordering services for students living on campus. With this app you can order from the UHM Dining Services for delivery or pickup. It’s free to download from the App Store or the Google Play store. Search for "Bite by Sodexo - Universities".

uhm.sodexomyway.com/bite

2465 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-9645 www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/manoa

The campus bookstore offers more than just books. In addition to school supplies such as planners, lab equipment and notebooks, there are also computers and tech accessories, UH and Rainbow Warrior apparel, spirit and convenience items, snacks and beverages, health and beauty aids, gift items and more. All proceeds from UH Bookstores support the educational mission of the University of Hawai‘i.

Fast-fashion and cute gifts for date night or your best friend’s party

TecHub, the computer/ technology center, offers the latest in computers, software and accessories. As an Apple authorized dealer and Dell products provider, students are eligible for education pricing, technical services and repairs, and device trade-ins for money.

Ran out of shampoo? Lost your beach towel? The bookstore’s got you covered!

Campus Solutions, located within the bookstore, is your one-stop shop for copy and print services (copy, print, scan, fax). And check out our custom print program for banners, signs, stickers, shirts, etc.

Water bottles, socks, yoga mats, or gym locks for your Warrior Rec Center workout

Grab on-the-go munchies for your next study cram jam

1. Go to the Textbooks tab and click on Buy/Rent. 2. Enter your term, your courses, and section numbers, then click on Compare Prices. 3. Compare retail prices & arrival times on your books - all in one place. 4. Select which books you want - used, digital, or rental - at your desired price. 5. Choose your shipping method: in-store pick-up or delivery to your home.

You may also bring your course list in-store and visit the book information desk.

Some of your courses will participate in IDAP (Interactive Digital Access program), which converts books into digital, interactive content. Students in these IDAP courses will have access to their digital course material by the first day of the semester at an exclusive price.