JUPAS

School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS)
2022 Entry

As per the recommendations of the Task Force on Review of School Curriculum, the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) is introduced with the aim of recognizing the talent of local secondary students that could not be fully assessed by the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination. It is a "programme-student matching exercise" in essence that provides opportunities for secondary students who have demonstrated exceptional talents and interests in specific disciplines / areas to be considered for direct admission to local universities.

For detailed eligibility and arrangements of SNDAS, please visit the website of Education Bureau (EDB) at
https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/edu-system/postsecondary/policy-doc/SNDAS/index.html

A. General University Admission Requirements for SNDAS

To be considered by the University, the SNDAS nominees should have

a consistent academic track record indicative of potentials to benefit from an undergraduate programme of studies;
track record of excellence or exceptional talents in at least one specific discipline or area; and
good performance in selection interview by the programme concerned.

B. Programme Admission Requirements for SNDAS

In addition to satisfying the general University requirements, the SNDAS nominees shall satisfy the additional requirements of the programme concerned.

Please click here for the SNDAS admission requirements of CUHK programmes in 2022 entry.

C. Submission of Nomination and Application

Nomination (by secondary schools)
According to the EDB, each local secondary school has a quota of two nominations and each student nominee can apply for admission to one designated programme participating in the scheme.

SNDAS nominations are to be submitted by secondary school principals. The nominations will also be verified by the EDB.

Please click here for submission of nominations by secondary schools.

Secondary schools should provide the following details at nomination. Reference letter(s) and supporting documents are NOT required at this stage:

Name of student
JUPAS application number
Programme choice
Email address and contact phone number

Application (by SNDAS nominees)
After the nominations are confirmed by EDB, SNDAS nominees will be invited to submit a SNDAS application to CUHK via the University Online Application System.

Nominees will be asked to submit personal profile and supporting document such as Student Learning Profile (SLP), Other Experiences and Achievements in Competition / Activities (OEA), school reports, personal statement, etc. as required by individual programmes to the Online Application System. Deadline for submission of application is 21 January 2022 (Friday).

Nominees may invite up to three referees to submit an Online Confidential Recommendation. One of their referees MUST be their secondary school principal. Reference letters including the predicted HKDSE grades in the 2022 HKDSE should be uploaded for reference. Deadline for submission of recommendation is 28 January 2022 (Friday).

D. Results of Application

Successful application will receive email notification on or before 24 June 2022, prior to the release of the 2022 HKDSE Examinations results.

E. Timeline

Date(s)	Event
6 October - 8 December 2021	Secondary school principals submit nominations to CUHK
By late January 2022	After verification by EDB, nominees will be invited to submit application to CUHK Nominees may invite up to three referees to submit an Online Confidential Recommendation
February - June 2022	Interviews / tests
By 24 June 2022	Successful applicants to be notified by email
27 - 28 June 2022	Nominees to confirm acceptance of admission offer
Early July 2022	Successful nominees who have accepted a SNDAS offer will be automatically removed from the JUPAS application system
September 2022	New Semester