Admission and Readmission
Last updated on March 31, 2026.
1. Round I Admission (Readmission) for 2026-27
You must complete both the internal application (a Google Form) and the external application (CEDARS portal online form), as well as attend a college interview to be considered.
1.1 Round I Admission (Readmission) Mechanism of 2026-2027
The following current students may apply in Round I:
(UG & PG) Current residents in residential halls / residential colleges for the academic year 2026-27 seeking re-admission to the same hall / college; or
(UG & PG) Current residents in residential halls / residential colleges for the academic year 2026-27 seeking admission to another hall / college; or
(UG) Students returning from exchange who had been residing in a residential hall / residential college immediately prior to exchange; or
(UG) Current residents who intend to proceed immediately to study in 2026-27 for the MArch, PCLL, or a second undergraduate degree under the “double-degree” curricula
NB:
Applications from current students other than those in the four categories mentioned above will NOT be processed in Round I.
(UG) From the academic year of 2024-25, residents whose residential years are equal to or exceed the normative study period minus one year (P-1) will be given the lowest priority when they apply for residency. Exceptions for special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with the recommendations from the Warden and endorsement from the Chairman and Vice-chairman of the Committee on Halls. (C.O.H. 18.4.2024)
1.2 Round I Admission (Readmission) Application 2026-2027 (Internal application)
(Application period: April 1 to 18:00 April 10, 2026)
The application link will be provided through a mass email during the application period. Applicants will receive a copy of their responses upon successful submission.
1.3 Round I Admission (Readmission) Application 2026-2027 (Portal external application)
(Application period: 10:00, April 13 – 17:59, Apr 20, 2026)
2026-27 Round 1 applications via the on-line hall application system are now invited:
HKU Portal (https://hkuportal.hku.hk) → Login HKU Portal → select “SIS Menu” → select “On-line application” → select “Application for Resident Hall” and the appropriate application form according to your current personal particulars and intended status in the coming academic year will be displayed.
(Application System Screenshot)
1.3 Round I Admission (Readmission) Application College Interview
(Interview period: April 15 – Apr 21, 2026)
(Residents should select Shun Hing College as their first choice only)
1.4 Round I Admission Result 2026-27
Result announcement of Round 1 Admission: 15:00, May 26 2026 (on HKU Portal)
After the announcement of results, an applicant who is offered a place must indicate acceptance of the offer through the on-line system of the HKU Portal (https://hkuportal.hku.hk) → Login HKU Portal1 → select “SIS Menu” → select “On-line application” → select “Application for Resident Hall” → select “Application Status” by the deadline (TBC). The offer of admission will be automatically withdrawn if a student fails to do so.
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Please refer to the following documents for the application results of Round I Admission 2026-27
(to be released)
Acceptance of offer should be submitted by the deadline. Failure to accept by the deadline will constitute a formal rejection of the offer.
1.5 Round I Admission Appeal
Unsuccessful applicants who wish to appeal against the decision of halls should submit their appeals through the on-line system of the HKU Portal (https://hkuportal.hku.hk) → Login HKU Portal1 → select “SIS Menu” → select “On-line application” → select “Application for Resident Hall” → select “Request for Appeal” within 72 hours immediately following the announcement of the results.
2. Application for Summer Vacation Residence (May 29 – July 31)
https://hkuesd.hku.hk:8000/hmsadmin/servlet/student/hall_application
3. Round II Admission
(Application period: August 7 -13, 2026)
The following students shall apply in Round II:
(1) Current students who have no prior hall experience in 2025-26; or
(2) Students who are newly admitted into a study programme in 2026-27
4. The Central Clearing House (CCH)
The Central Clearing House for halls/colleges/student residences will be opened from early June 2025. Vacancies of individual halls/colleges/student residences will be posted (on a weekly basis) at the following website:
If you would like to live in halls/colleges/student residences, please apply online through the above website. Your applications will be handled and considered by the respective halls/colleges/student residences of your choices directly.