The application results for UC Regular-term Residence 2026-2027 have been announced on the College website https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/student-hostels/hostel-news/ on 29 May 2026. Please login by your CUHK email to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Residents who will reside in UC student hostels and wish to choose roommate(s) should submit the following “Roommate(s) Selection Form” before 1:00pm on 13 July 2026.
Successful applicants wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 1:00pm on 13 July 2026. Otherwise, they will be disqualified from applying for hostel accommodation in the following academic year.
Unsuccessful applicants may lodge appeals by submitting the following appeal application form to the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students before 1:00pm on 8 June 2026 if they have special reasons not previously mentioned or need to submit documents as supplementary information. The appeal application form is not applicable to students who have not previously submitted an application form. Appeal results and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 30 June 2026.
For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below. For the students who will reside in I-House, the room allocation and check-in procedures will be informed by I-House Staff via email.
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United College will organise a Reunion Luncheon for Alumni graduated for 40 years or above. Classes of 1986 or above are welcome to join this special occasion!
Date: 25 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 pm
Venue: Student Canteen, Ground Floor, Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building, United College.
Fee: $250
All alumni and their friends and relatives are welcome to join us. The luncheon fee is HK$250 per person. Alumni register on or before 17 June 2026 can enjoy an early bird price (HK$200 per person). Or alumni can also form a table of 12 people to enjoy the discount on Luncheon fee ($2400 per table). Registration deadline is 10 July 2026.
A campus tour will be held at 11:00 am on the event day to introduce the College’s latest developments.
Interested alumni please fill in the online application form, or you can call Ms Meko Yau at 3943 7573 for reservation.
moreFrom 18 May to 22 August 2026, the summer opening hours of the College Student Canteen will be as below:
Student Canteen
Monday-Saturday : 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
The Tea House will be closed from 26 May to 2 August 2026.
The College canteens will be closed from 26 May 2026 for annual maintenance. The Student Canteen will reopen on 15 June 2026 (Summer Opening Hours). The opening schedule of the Staff Canteen will be announced later.
We regret for any inconvenience caused.
United College Canteen Management Committee
moreThe Tien Chi Digital Creative Space and Creative Media Studio of United College will adopt new opening hours during the summer period, from Monday, 11 May 2026 to Friday, 28 August 2026.
Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays Closed
For enquiries, please call 2603 6366 or email unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk. Thank you very much for your attention.
United College
6 May 2026
moreApplications are now invited for the captioned Scheme for the period of July 2026 – May 2027. The aims of the Scheme are to provide financial assistance to students and allow them to gain working experiences at the same time, as well as to provide student helpers to College staff members. The present award rate, as of 8 May 2026, to student helpers is HK$67.2 per hour (including HK$3.2 which is 5% MPF of HK$64). The application deadline for this project (2026–27) is 15 June 2026 (Monday). Please submit your application via the online form on or before the deadline.
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To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of United College, we are pleased to introduce a series of sticker packs designed by UC students. The sticker packs capture familiar campus scenes, iconic symbols and joyful moments shared by generations of UCians.
Water Tower’s Daily Life
Designer: Carmen Yim (MEDU/4)
UC Sticker Set (7 Designs)
Designer: Kate Lam
UC’s Hidden Frog
Designer: Hazel Tsoi (CUMT/2)
UC 70th Anniversary Sticker
We warmly invite you to download and use the stickers on WhatsApp and Signal, share the joy of United College 70th Anniversary.
moreThe check-out date for regular term residence will be on 15 May 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 noon. Every resident should complete the check-out procedure and return room key at hostel counter on or before the check-out date, otherwise the Committee reserves the right to withhold the hostel deposit. Only residents who will be returning for summer residence beginning on 18 May will be permitted to extend their check-out time to 12:00 noon on 18 May 2026.
Before checking out, please read the check-out notice, summer storage disclaimer carefully and complete the “Hostel Deposit Refund Form”. The forms can also be collected from the hostel counter.
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During the summer vacation of this year, United College will provide part of the hostel places for renting by external organisations (e.g. CUHK units, local schools, non-profit registered organizations, charity bodies and alumni) to organize non-profit-making activities of educational, cultural, moral and/or civic education. The opening period is from 1 June to 31 July 2026. Discount rate will be given to the external organisations that rented our hostels previously, CUHK academic and administrative units. For details, please read the following “Notice to Applicants”.
moreAppeal results and 2nd round allocation for 2026-2027 regular-term residence in UC student hostels (only for non-local students promoting to year 3 in 2026-2027) have been announced on 30 March 2026. Please login by your CUHK email to view the results.
Successful applicants can submit applications for choosing roommates by 13 July 2026 (1pm). Room allocation results together with other details will be announced via the College website by the early of September 2026. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places should notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students in writing (email: hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) by 13 July 2026 (1pm).
The rooms assigned to successful applicants are not to be exchanged or sub-let to others. The hostel places vacated by non-local undergraduate opting to relinquish their rooms will be assigned by the college to non-local undergraduates on the waiting list.
UC Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students
moreApplication for Regular-term UC student hostel accommodation in 2026-2027 opens from 27 March to 17 April 2026 (1pm). UC students who want to experience the hostel life can apply via webform. Relevant documents should be uploaded together as instructed. Non-local students (except those being promoted to year 3 in 2026-2027 or extending their graduation term) should also submit the webform and required documents during the same application period. Incomplete forms and late applications will not be considered. Please read the following “Notice to Applicants for UC Hostel Accommodation and Selection Criteria” carefully before applying.
moreThe Tien Chi Digital Creative Space (TCDC) will be temporarily closed from Friday, 3 April 2026 to Tuesday, 7 April 2026 for Ching Ming Festival and Easter Holidays. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
For enquiries, please contact our office at 3943 7575 or email us at unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk
Tien Chi Digital Creative Space
United College
23 March 2026
moreUnited College Student Hostels Management Committee is in the process of conducting an open consultation on the revision of student hostel and air-conditioning fees for 2026-2027. In the committee meeting held in mid-January, the committee members and the student representatives discussed the proposed fee adjustments for next year based on the budget plan of student hostels.
For details on the reasons for adjusting the hostel fees and maintaining the current air-conditioning fees, please refer to the following document.
In addition, at its mid‑January meeting, the Student Hostels Management Committee also recommended continuing with the current hostel selection criteria next year. Please refer to the following document.
Students who have views on the proposed fees revision and the hostel selection criteria are welcome to submit their comments via the following College’s webform by 12:00 noon on 23 February 2026. Thank you.
moreThe first term of office of Professor Stephen H S Wong as Head of United College will expire on 31 July 2026. In accordance with The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (the Ordinance), a Committee to be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and consists of a representative of the Board of Trustees and six Fellows elected by the College Assembly as its members (the Committee) has been formed to make recommendations to University Council on the appointment of the next Head of United College (UC).
Ms Lina H Y YAN, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of United College, was elected via circular vote on 7 October 2025 as the representative of the Board.
The Assembly of Fellows has elected the following six Fellows to serve on the Committee on 23 December 2025:
Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Statute 9 of the Ordinance, Professor Stephen H S WONG is eligible for re-appointment for another period of three years. Professor Wong has also indicated his willingness to continue to serve United College.
In order to collect feedback and comments from UC staff, students and alumni regarding the appointment of the next College Head, the representative of the United College Board of Trustees and the group of six Fellows elected to serve on the Committee will be organizing three consultation forums from late January to early February 2026. All UC staff, students and alumni are welcome to exchange views and to make recommendations for the consideration of the Committee.
If you cannot attend the forum, you may submit your views via the webform: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13725789 or in writing to unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk. For any nominations to be considered by the Committee, please email dorothychu@cuhk.edu.hk with the subject line “Confidential – Appointment of the Next Head of United College”. Kindly provide your views or nomination on or before 28 February 2026.
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Consultation Forums |
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Venue |
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Forum for Staff |
27/1/2026 – 18:00 |
Staff Common Room, 3/F Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building, United College Live on Zoom: details have been emailed |
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Forum for Students |
28/1/2026 – 18:00 |
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Forum for Alumni |
3/2/2026 – 18:00 |
The UC Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students is now looking for a student helper to assist in the upcoming hostel application and selection exercises for regular-term residence 2026-2027, including data input, database consolidation and data analysis. Proficiency in Computer Skills (e.g. MS Excel, Python) and good data analytical skill would be an advantage.
The remuneration includes allowance plus free accommodation for the summer months of 2026, if situation allows.
UC students who are interested should apply via the College online form on or before 30 January 2026.
moreThe check-in date for Term 2 will start from 12:00 noon of 2 January 2026 (Friday). Please go to your assigned hostel and provide your CU Link card and a passport photo to complete the check-in procedure. All residents are required to complete the check-in procedures before 12pm on 11 January 2026 (Sunday). Late admissions without notification to your respective wardens will be treated as relinquishment of hostel places
Below is the “Resident list with room allocation of Term 2”. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail. Please follow the payment due date.
Please read the following “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels in Term 2” before moving to the hostels.
moreApplication results for 2026-2027 regular-term residence in UC student hostels (only for non-local students promoting to year 3 in 2026-2027) have been announced on 19 December 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Successful applicants can submit applications for choosing roommates in mid-July 2026. Room allocation will be completed by the end of August 2026. Further details will be announced on the College website closer to the date. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places should notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students in writing (email: hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 10 July 2026.
Unsuccessful applicants may lodge appeals by submitting the appeal form to the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students before 30 January 2026 if they have special reasons not previously mentioned in their applications. Appeal results and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 30 March 2026.
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The application for Career Development Facilitation Scheme 2026 started. The deadline is 16 Jan 2026. The Scheme includes a series of events to help students exploring future careers. We will match you with a career development facilitator, and you will also join an interactive workshop about Personality Dimensions to gain a greater understanding of yourself.
moreThe check-out date for Term 1 will be on 27 December 2025 (Sat), before 12:00 noon. Students who reside in the first term only should complete the check-out procedure and return the room keys at hostel counter. Please read the check-out notice and complete the “Hostel Deposit Refund Form.
All UC student hostels will be closed in the following two periods, all residents are requested to return home to be with your families:
To facilitate cleaning works, please do not place items on the floor or windowsill, and please store your personal belongings properly before leaving the hostel. Residents who have no residence place in Hong Kong or have special reason wishing to stay during the closure period, must complete the following online form before 5:30pm on Friday, 5 December 2025 for wardens’ consideration and approval. Late submissions will not be accepted. Result will be notified by email by 19 December 2025.
The check-in date for Term 2 will start from 2 January 2026 (Fri), 12:00 noon. The air-conditioning usage hours in each room will be re-calculated when the new term starts.
moreThe appeal results with the 2nd round room allocation and the updated waiting list for freshmen in UC student hostels have been announced on 19 September 2025. To view the results, please login by your CUHK email and the password which was sent to your email.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels from 19 to 24 September 2025. Late admission without notification to Warden and the College will be treated as relinquishing the hostel place. Please read the “Guidelines for Registration” and “Hostel Regulation” carefully before moving in.
moreThe hostel application results with room allocation for freshmen have been announced on the College website on 28 August 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
The residential term for 2025-2026 will start from 31 August 2025 to 15 May 2026. Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail. You are required to pay the hostel fees and the tuition fees at the same time. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email before 5 September 2025 (Email: hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk). Hostel places vacated by students who choose to relinquish their rooms will be reassigned by the College to students on the waiting list.
Students who have a valid reason to lodge an appeal or submit a late application should complete the College’s online form https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13715791 during the period of 28 August to 5 September 2025 (10:00am). Relevant documents should be uploaded together as instructed. Results of appeals and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 19 September 2025.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels between 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025. If Typhoon No.8 signal or above or the Black Rainstorm signal is hoisted on 1 September, the check-in day will be postponed to the following day at 9am. For details and documents required upon check-in, please refer “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels (2025-2026)”.
moreRoom allocation for 2025-2026 regular-term residence at UC student hostels have been announced on 28 August 2025.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels between 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025. For details and documents required upon check-in, please refer “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels (2025-2026)”.
moreApplications for UC student hostel accommodation for 2025-2026 will be open from August 21 to August 25, 2025 (10am). UC local freshmen who want to experience hostel life can apply via the webform. Relevant documents should be uploaded as instructed. Students who have received the UC Hostel Scholarship should also submit their applications. Incomplete forms and late applications will not be considered. Please read the “Notice to Applicants” and “Student Hostel Regulations” carefully before applying.
*Non-local freshmen do not need to submit application for the hostel places in 2025-2026 since the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid has already arranged with the College.
morePassword for AV Equipment Cabinet will be provided by completing electronic form in the link below only. (Requested by phone / fax / email will not be addressed)
IMPORTANT NOTE
In order to maintain the highest security level for the AV Equipment Cabinets in classrooms, please keep the password for your personal use / relevant lecturing staff ONLY. Passwords will be changed every academic year.
moreThe counter services of UC Dean of Students’ Office will be provided as follows:
Monday-Thursday 8:45 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 8:45 am – 5:45 pm
For enquiries, please contact our office at 3943 7575 or email to unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk. College colleagues will address the enquiries as soon as possible.
United College
1 August 2025
moreThe appeal results and 2nd round hostel places allocation for UC regular-term residence 2025-2026 have been announced on 30 June 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password which has been sent to you by email to view the results.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the University Finance Office by email. They are required to pay the hostel fees together with the tuition fees at the beginning of the new academic year. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 1:00pm on 11 July 2025. Otherwise, they will be disqualified from applying for hostel accommodation in the following academic year.
Residents who will reside in UC student hostels and wish to choose roommate(s) should submit applications by completing “Roommate(s) Selection Form” as below before 1:00pm on 11 July 2025.
For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below. For the students who will reside in I-House, the room allocation and check-in procedures will be informed by I-House Staff via email.
moreThe application results for UC Regular-term Residence 2025-2026 have been announced on 30 May 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Residents who will reside in UC student hostels and wish to choose roommate(s) should submit the following “Roommate(s) Selection Form” before 1:00pm of 11 July 2025.
Successful applicants wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 1:00pm of 11 July 2025. Otherwise, they will be disqualified from applying for hostel accommodation in the following academic year.
Unsuccessful applicants may lodge appeals by submitting the following appeal application form to the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students before 1:00pm of 9 June 2025 if they have special reasons not previously mentioned or need to submit documents as supplementary information. Appeal results and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 30 June 2025.
For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below. For the students who will reside in I-House, the room allocation and check-in procedures will be informed by I-House Staff via email.
moreAppeal results and 2nd round allocation for 2025-2026 regular-term residence in UC student hostels (only for non-local students promoting to year 3 in 2025-2026) have been announced on 20 March 2024. Please login by your CUHK email to view the results.
Successful applicants can submit applications for choosing roommates before 11 July 2025. Room allocation will be completed by the end of August 2025. Further details will be announced on the College website closer to the date. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places should notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students in writing (email: hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 11 July 2025.
The rooms assigned to successful applicants are not to be exchanged or sub-let to others. The hostel places vacated by non-local undergraduate opting to relinquish their rooms will be assigned by the college to non-local undergraduates on the waiting list.
UC Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students
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Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory of the is now offering the Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) borrowing service. UC student may come to the lab in-person and present valid CUlink to College staff on duty at the lab, complete an online booking form, and pay deposit for borrowing the SSD!
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before using this service.
moreThe opening hours of buildings at United College are shown as below.
Tsang Shiu Tim Building & T C Cheng Building
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Monday to Friday |
8:00am – 10:30pm |
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Saturday |
8:00am – 5:00pm |
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Sunday, Public Holidays and University Holidays |
Closed |
Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building
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Monday to Sunday, and Public Holidays |
8:00am – 10:30pm |
Many thanks to our College alumni, Mr CHAN Pan (2016/PHAR) and Ms AU Sui Man Shermen (2018/MEDU) for their wonderful drawings. High-definition wallpapers can be enlarged to download for Zoom meetings.
moreRegistered student societies of United College can book venue or borrow equipment from the College. Please submit your application via the online form below.
Certification letters issued by United College must be applied for exclusively through online submission. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form together with all necessary supporting documents in order to finalize the application procedure. For details regarding the application, please refer to the following guidelines:
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