Frequently Asked Questions about Hall Admission
A) FAQ for ALL Students
B) FAQ for Current Students
C) FAQ for Freshmen
A) FAQ for ALL Students
1) Are sub-degree students and self-financed students eligible to hall residence? Are the hall fees different?
Sub-degree students and self-financed students are not eligible to hall residence in general. However, the University will give proper consideration to those students who have exceptional needs for accommodation. If they are admitted, the hall fees are equal to that of students of publicly-funded degree programmes.
2) I have special needs for hall residence. What can I do?
If you are not eligible to hall residence, or you cannot be admitted immediately under normal procedures, and you have genuiene and urgent need for hall residence, you can apply via the "Application for Hall Residence under Special Need Category" system for special consideration. These applicants will be evaluated on case by case basis.
3) Can I apply for hall residence for one semester only?
When a student apply for hall residence, they are applying for the whole residential year (usually one week before commencement of semester 1 and one week before end of semester 2). If a student withdraws his/her residence due to personal reason, PolyU will charge $500 as administrative charge and refund the balance.
4) What if I would like to withdraw from hall residence during term time?
Hall Resident shall submit the Checkout/Withdrawal Application Form to Reception Counter in advance of checkout.
A Residence Cancellation Fee shall be levied as the administration charge in general.
5) What is the difference between double room and triple room?
The daily rate of a triple room is $28 per day while that of a double room is $40 per day. You may click here to see the design layout and photos.
B) FAQ for Current Students
1) How are eligible students prioritized?
- Non-local students have higher priority for hall residence for their first 3 years of study at PolyU.
- Local students who have Hall experience before are placed at a lower priority.
- Students with equal priority are further prioritized based on a Point Scoring Mechanism (PSM).
2) What is PSM?
Point Scoring Mechanism is a point system to prioritize students' residential need according to their local address, home environment, and contribution to the university and Student Halls.
3) What is Warden Discretion? How to apply for hall residence via Warden Discretion?
Wardens have the discretion to admit or re-admit, on a case by case basis, a number of students, who possess special traits (e.g. talent in sport or music) or have made significant contributions to the Student Halls in the past. Interested students may approach relevant hall warden(s) for recommendation.
C) FAQ for Freshmen
1) What are the application procedures?
- Collect and complete the hall application form that is available at the Hall Management Section counter in the Practice Gymnasium of Shaw Sports Complex, during the Registration Day in early August arranged by Academic Secretariat.
- Submit the application form and collect the debit note of Hall Caution Money ($500).
- Settle the debit note at Hang Seng Bank counter.
- The application result will be released in mid. August (exact date will be specified on the application form). Students who cannot get a hall place immediately will be put on the waiting list and have Hall Caution Money refunded later.
2) How are eligible students prioritized?
Non-local students have higher priority on hall application. Local freshmen will be prioritized by a Point Scoring Mechanism (PSM). For students who have outstanding performance on extra-curricular activities, they may be admitted by Warden Discretion. Details please refer to the recruitment stalls of the Hall Associations, in the Practice Gymnasium of Shaw Sports Complex.
3） If I am not assigned to the Hall of my choices, can I cancel my hall application?
Yes, but you need to inform the Hall Management Section by email (PolyU email account) before the date specified on the hall application form. Otherwise, the Hall Caution Money may not be refunded. Students can also apply to change to another hall in late Sep. after check-in. The result will depend on the decision of Hall Wardens concerned and availability of places.
4) If I do not apply this moment, will I have a second chance?
Ad-hoc application will be open if places are available, but you will then need to compete with other current students. Senior students without hall experience before will have priority.
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