HAS > Undergraduates > Application/Registration Process

Step 1

    UHMS Application Steps


    Please refer to the UHMS manual for a step-by-step explanation on how to submit a hostel application/registration.

    Please note that:

    • Students allocated to Halls or Residential Colleges must subscribe to meal plans.
    • Only students accepted into the University Town Residential Programme (UTRP) or University Scholars Programme (USP) would be able to register for a room in the colleges. 


    UHMS Manuals

    Step 2

    Login to the UHMS Application Portal


    Students Without NUS Student Card


    Please visit https://uhms.nus.edu.sg/Pre-Matstudents and log in using NUS application number and password or PIN.

    If you have forgotten your password or PIN, please reset password at the Undergraduate Admissions System (UAS).


    Students With NUS Student Card



    Please visit https://uhms.nus.edu.sg/students and log in using your NUSNET ID. Enter your NUS password or PIN.

    If you had forgotten your password, please proceed personally to Computer Centre level 1 IT Care counter with your student card to reset your password.


    Important Note:

    You will not be able to access the portal if you are:

    • Not eligible for an NUS student accommodation i.e. part time student, graduated or withdrawn from NUS.

    You will not be able to submit an application if you are:

    • On Leave of Absence (LOA)
    • Barred from applying due to discliplinary reasons
    • Barred from applying due to financial reasons i.e. outstanding hostel fees.


    UHMS Login Problem – What to Do?


    If you are unable to login to the application portal though your NUSNET ID or Application Number and Password is correct, please click the following for self-help guides:

    Students without NUS student card

    Students with NUS student card

    Alternatively, you may complete the online feedback at www.hosteladmission.nus.edu.sg. Our officers will reply you within 3 working days.

    Step 1: Click "Ask A Question" tab.

    Step 2: Select relevant question category.

    Step 3: Under subject, type " Problems logging into UHMS.

    Step 4: Under the free text window, provide the following information:

    • Full name
    • NRIC/passport
    • NUS application number
    • Student category – please choose Undergraduate (UG)
    • Have you accepted the NUS offer and the date of acceptance? (Y/N)
    • Nature of problem


    Step 3

    Payment of Application Fee
    • Make online payment of SGD26.75 via University Housing Management System (UHMS). Mode of payment is via Amex, Master or Visa debit/credit or eNETs only. For manual payment mode, please click here for more information.
    • Print the payment receipt for your records.
    • If you experience problems during submission of payment, please do not make another payment as you may incur unnecessary transaction charges. You may contact Student Service Counter or drop an inquiry at www.hosteladmission.nus.edu.sg with your transaction reference number for further instructions.
    • Please be advised that your application will be processed only after we have received your application fee payment (Only payments received before the stipulated deadline will be considered).
    • No application fee is required for Vacation Stay application.   

    Step 4

    Results and Acceptance of Offer
    • You may log into the UHMS system on the results release day (from 10.00 a.m onwards) to check your application status.
    • Successful students have to accept the offer and pay the acceptance fee of SGD200.00 online (mode of payment is via Amex, Master or Visa debit/credit or E-Nets only) before deadline. Please print the online receipt for your records. For manual payment mode, please click here for more information. If you miss the deadline for acceptance and payment, your offer will automatically lapse and re-offered to the next available applicant. 
    • Students who are offered a stay for one academic year stay will need to make another acceptance fee payment of $200 to secure the 2nd semester accommodation. Failing which, their 2nd semester reservation will be cancelled and re-offered to another applicant. An email notification will be sent to all residents towards the later part of the first semester. For the 2nd Semester Acceptance Fee Payment period, please click here if you are staying in the Halls and Residences or click here if you are staying in the Residential Colleges.
    • Vacation stay is optional. Students interested to stay during the vacation period may submit an application during the vacation stay application exercise. For the Vacation Stay Exercise period, please click here if you are staying in the Halls and Residences or click here if you are staying in the Residential Colleges.
    • If you experience problems during submission of payment, please do not make another payment as you may incur unnecessary transaction charges. You may contact Student Service Counter or drop an inquiry at www.hosteladmission.nus.edu.sg with your transaction reference number for further instructions.  
    • Unsuccessful students are advised to start their search for alternative accommodation.
    • In the event of queries, please go to www.hosteladmission.nus.edu.sg and click on Ask a Question tab to submit your query. You may also refer to our Answers for frequently asked questions.