Explore SHHO
S.H. Ho College admits approximately 150 students each year. Our student body comprises around 70% of students from Hong Kong and 30% of students from Mainland China and overseas. We value diversity and welcome students from all faculties to foster a vibrant community. Admission is not solely based on academic achievements but also students’ alignment with our missions and visions, as well as their active involvement in College life. Students with leadership skills and other talents are given preference.
Each college has its own distinctive features. However, you might wonder, why choose S.H. Ho College? Here are some aspects you can explore and experience specifically at S.H. Ho College.
ORIENTATION CAMP
Every year, the College freshers engage in an orientation camp, which is a dedicated programme organised by the College to assist them in adapting to both College life and University life. The camp incorporates a wide range of activities such as matriculation, communal dining, mass games, and an introduction to hostel life and the College General Education programme. These activities are specifically designed to foster interactions among students and between students and College members and immerse them in the College’s “full residence and communal dining” culture.
FULL RESIDENCE
To help create a congenial learning atmosphere, the College requires all its undergraduates to live on campus in one of two spacious modern hostels. College life is carefully geared towards helping people from different cultural and language backgrounds to understand and respect each other.
COMMUNAL DINING
To create a congenial learning atmosphere, the College requires that all its undergraduates dine with the College Master and members on three evenings each week during term time. The College offers three types of dining, namely, Communal Dinners, Cultural Dinners and High Table Dinners.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The College grants numerous scholarships and bursaries every year in recognition of local and non-local students with distinguished academic achievements and other outstanding talents. Recognition is extended to those with excellent performance in art, social services, sports, leadership, character, and contributions to the College. For students of proven excellence, the College makes every effort to commend them. Besides rewarding outstanding students, it also ensures that those in financial need will receive the benefits.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The College encourages its students to gain in-depth experience of local customs from the perspectives of art, history, culture, academia, social service and sports in multiple contexts and interact with the locals to enrich their exposure. Until now, College students have travelled to different corners of the world. They have started meaningful journeys and turned new pages in their lives.
COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION
The College’s dedicated general education programme is an integral part of the settled yet challenging life that students will lead as members of the College community. Formal credit-bearing general college education falls into two parts: an induction course for incoming freshers, and a capstone course for graduating students. Starting from the academic year 2023-24, the College has gradually introduced new service-learning courses to facilitate students’ self-development and foster their civic-mindedness in creating positive changes in the community.
About SHHO
S.H. Ho College is one of the constituent colleges at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It was established in 2006 with generous donations from The S. H. Ho Foundation Limited. The College admitted its first cohort of students in August 2010 and has accommodated a full complement of 600 students on a fully residential and communal dining basis since 2012
What is collegiate system at CUHK?
The collegiate system at CUHK creates a supportive environment by establishing smaller communities within the University. It consists of nine constituent colleges, each with its own unique features. Upon enrolment, students are assigned to a college and become members of that community. Colleges offer diverse activities and residential facilities. The system aims to foster relationships, interdisciplinary learning, personal growth, and a sense of belonging within the university.
Enquiries
Address
Dean of Students’ Office
3/F, Chan Chun Ha Hall
S.H. Ho College
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Telephone
3943 4776
