List of Items to Bring

The following list may help you to remember those items we tend to forget when packing for your trip here:

The following is a list of suggested items that you may want to bring when you move into the residence halls. If you are concerned about traveling light, there are stores close to campus where you can purchase necessities.

BEDDING

Although the climate in Honolulu is warm, be sure to bring:

• Twin-bed sheets (standard twin)
• Pillow & pillow case
• Blanket
• Comforter (if you tend to get cold)

TOILETRIES

Be sure to come equipped with the following:

• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Soap & shampoo
• Toilet Paper
• Other personal grooming items

TOWELS

Bring any or all of the following:

• Shower towel, hand towel & washcloth
• Beach towel

SUN SUPPLIES

In order to have fun and protect yourself in the sun:

• Sunscreen
• Swimsuit
• Sunglasses

FIRST AID KIT

Besides the following, tailor this kit to meet your personal needs:

• Physician-prescribed drugs Band-Aids
• Aspirin Q-tips
• Flu/cold medication Insect Repellant
• Hydrogen peroxide Tweezers
• Thermometer

MISCELLANEOUS

These are additional items listed among residents’ top priorities:

• Alarm clock
• Favorite music (portable boom box)
• Desk or standing oscillating fan (average temp in Hawaii is in the mid 80’s)
• Flashlight
• Reading lamp

APARTMENT RESIDENTS

Since you have a kitchen and bathroom in your apartment you will need the following:

• Cookware
• Dinnerware
• Shower Curtain
• Toilet Paper
  (You may want to wait on these items until you find out what your roommates already have, or will bring.)

Supermarket and pharmacy stores near Chaminade University:

• Foodland Supermarket (walking distance)
• Times Supermarket (walking distance)
• Longs Drugs Store (walking distance)

Large department stores:

• K-Mart (15 minute drive)
• Wal-Mart (40 minute drive)
• Macy’s & Sears (Ala Moana Center- 10 minute drive)