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Life at HKU Residences

Live, learn & lead

HKU Residential Community aims to provide a safe, positive, and supportive living experience for all students. The environment offers numerous learning opportunities for students to acquire life skills, develop intellectually, and engage in multicultural exchanges.

Empower leadership, unleash potential

Cultivate transformative leaders who shape the future. 
Unlock the extraordinary potential in every student.

Foster community, nurture well-being

Develop meaningful bonds and a vibrant campus life. Holistically support the mind, body, and spirit.

Celebrate diversity, embrace cultures

Celebrate the rich tapestry of backgrounds and perspectives. 
Honor the dynamic heritage and traditions that inspire us.

Live, learn & lead

Students learn many of life's most valuable lessons within the Residential Halls and Colleges. The goal of Residential Education is to:
Develop the whole person through active participation, which includes opportunities such as sports teams, cultural activities, social service, and involvement in the student association. This promotes courage, perseverance, interpersonal communication, and empathy.
Cultivate an understanding of what it means to live in a community, fostering friendship, mutual support, respect, cooperation, and consideration among members.
Instill moral principles and civic values to prepare the next generation of leaders in Hong Kong and beyond.

Key Values

Residential halls to four key HKU values, each of which maps onto one or more of the six University educational aims for undergraduate students: 

Supportive of academic excellence (UEA 1)
Nurturing of responsibility, responsiveness and leadership capacities (UEAs 2/6)
Positive about difference, diversity, inclusion and integration (UEAs 3/4)
Affirmative of working constructively with others (UEA 5)

Living in HKU residences

Support in Residences

We are here to support you!
 

Each of the residential halls and colleges is supported by Tutorial team and administrative office to support students throughout residential life at the University. 

Tutorial Team
Each Residential Hall and College is headed by the Warden/College Master. The Warden/College Master is assisted by a team of live-in tutorial staff that comprises Senior Resident Tutors, Resident Tutors, and Junior Resident Tutors.

Students are encouraged to reach out to the respective tutorial team if they need assistance with any of these areas. The team is there to provide guidance and support your residential life.
Admissions and applications for residential membership
Student support and pastoral care
Helping new students settle in and learn about the University and local area
Planning events and activities for the College community
General Office
The General Office, led by the Residential Operational Manager, assists the Wardens/College Masters on the overall administration and daily operations of the Halls and Colleges. 

Students may consult the General Office for matters including but not limited to: 
Repair and maintenance of facilities 
Check-in/ check-out procedures 
Payments of lodging fees 
Housekeeping and cleaning services 
Security Services 
Application for residence during summer vacation
Please click HERE for the contact details of General Offices. 
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