Frequently Asked Questions

Transportation and Parking

1. How do I get to the East-West Center from the airport?

  • By Taxi (approximately $30 - $35) Tell the driver to take you to the East-West Center located on the University of Hawaii campus.
  • By car: Directions are available on the internet:  mapquest.com
  • From: Honolulu International Airport, 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

To: Hale Manoa -- 1711 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848

To: Hale Kuahine -- 1811 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848

To: Lincoln Hall -- 1821 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848

As you enter the University of Hawaii campus via East-West Road, all East-West Center buildings are on the right in the following order: John A. Burns Hall, Hale Halawai, Hale Manoa, Imin Conference Center, Hale Kuahine and Lincoln Hall.

2. I am driving to campus, is there parking available?

Campus parking is administered by the University of Hawaii: www.hawaii.edu/parking/visitorParking.html

  • Visitor parking is available in designated areas. The closest lot is behind Kennedy Theater. A $3.00 flat fee is required upon each entry. Guest are allowed temporary parking for loading/unloading purposes, but vehicles must not be left unattended.
  • Temporary Parking Pass: Lincoln Hall residents may qualify for a temporary parking pass ($3.00 per day). Normally, it takes several working days for the UH Parking Office to process parking pass requests. If parking is required, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the Housing Office during regular working hours.
    Hale Manoa and Hale Kuahine residents or guests do not qualify for temporary passes and must apply for parking through established UH visitor or student parking permit procedures.
  • Parking Permits. The UH Parking Office offers Carpool, Evening, Motorcycle/Moped and Medical Permits on an availability basis to qualified faculty, staff and students. Call the UH Parking Office at 956-8899 for more information.

3. Is there bus services on campus?

  • During the academic year, free shuttle bus service within the Univesity of Hawaii campus is available: hawaii.edu/parking/shuttle.html
  • City buses stop at several locations on campus. For the city bus service, current fares and bus schedules see: thebus.org

Housing Accommodations, Facilities and Services

 

1. Describe the facilities and what is available in each room?

2. Who is eligible for East-West Center housing?

3. Do you have facilities for families with children?

  • Lincoln Hall is the only facility in which children accompanied by parents may reside.

4. What are your front desk hours?

  • The Hale Manoa desk is open 24 hours. (Telephone: 808-944-7960)
  • Hale Kuahine desk hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Telephone: 808-944-7813)
  • Lincoln Hall desk hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Telephone: 808-944-7816)

5. I’m arriving after the Hale Kuahine/Lincoln Hall desk closes. Where do I check-in?

  • After hour check-ins are handled at Hale Manoa.

6. Can I make long distance calls from my room?

  • EWC room telephones cannot access the operator by dialing \"0.\" However, room telephones can connect to toll-free \"1-800\" numbers. Long distance calls can be placed from your room by using a major credit card or a prepaid long distance telephone card.

7. Is there internet access in the rooms?

  • High speed internet access is available in all rooms and apartments. Your PC must have an ethernet port and cable. Ethernet cables can be purchased at Hale Manoa.

8. What laundry and other type of vending machines are available?

  • coin operated washers and dryers -- all buildings.
  • soft drink machines-- all buildings.
  • candy, food, and sundry items (laundry detergent, prepaid long distance cards, toothpaste, tooth brushes, disposable razors, towel packets, etc.) -- Hale Manoa

9. Where can I buy meals?

  • The East-West Center does not have a food service operation, but food/dining facilities are available on the adjacent University of Hawaii campus. www.uhmdining.com/main.html

10. Are the rooms air conditioned?

  • There is no air conditioning in residential rooms. Hale Manoa and Hale Kuahine rooms are provided with table fans. Lincoln Hall units have ceiling fans.

11. The East-West Health Clearance form requires tuberculosis testing. Please clarify your requirements and where can I get a tuberculin (TB) skin test?

Requirements:

  • Residents staying more than 30 days are required to submit a Health Clearance form. The University of Hawaii Health Services Medical Certificate is also acceptable.
  • TB skin test (PPD/Mantoux) results must be submitted within two weeks of arrival at the East-West Center.
  • A negative TB skin test administered in the United States up to one year prior to arrival is acceptable.
  • If the TB test is positive, a follow-up chest x-ray is required.
  • Skin tests or x-rays from abroad are not accepted.

The University of Hawaii Health Services office, located across the street from the East-West Center\'s Hale Manoa dormitory, provides TB skin tests at a nominal cost. The State of Hawaii\'s Lanakila Health Center provides chest x-rays at no charge.

12. Does the East West Center require a meningitis vaccination?

  • No, the East West Center does not require a meningitis vaccination. However the University of Hawaii highly recommends the vaccination for those students who plan to live in residence halls. Please refer to the University of Hawaii\'s Health Services\' website for further information. www.hawaii.edu/shs/headlinemeningitis.html

13. Is smoking permitted in residential rooms?

  • Smoking is not permitted in any East-West Center buildings, including residential rooms and apartments.

 

 

 
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