Induction Programmes
At the start of every academic year, Faculties, Departments and other University Offices (e.g. the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS), Information Technology Services (ITS), the HKU Libraries etc.) organise induction activities for new HKU students. The Induction Programme series of CEDARS, the Inauguration Ceremony, Lead for Life Taster Sessions and Weeks of Welcome (WoW) are just some of the exciting examples on offer. All these activities are designed to help you integrate with the rest of the University and to cultivate your sense of identity as a member of HKU.
Student Body Registration & Hall Information Day
The Student Body Registration & Hall Information Day will be held from 12 to 13 August 2023, depending on your curriculum of study. The Information Day comprises three parts, i) visits to Faculty and Academic Societies; ii) visits to student clubs promoting different cultural, sports and other areas of interests and iii) visits to student booths of residential and non-residential halls and join hall visits.
- 12 Aug - 13 Aug 2023
- HKU Campus
- https://www.studentbodyregistration.hku.hk/
University Registration and Induction Programme 2023-2024
The University Registration and Induction Programme for New Students will be held from 15 to 19 August 2023, depending on your curriculum of study. The Programme comprises three parts, namely Online Talk on Course Selection with Q&A, Faculty Induction Talk and Programme Induction Talk (if any) and CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk.
- 15 Aug - 19 Aug 2023
- HKU Campus and/or online platform
- https://www.cedars.hku.hk/registration-and-induction/
Explore Your Campus: HKU Treasure Hunt for Freshers
You are challenged to explore the campus! Complete this treasure hunt for a chance to win $100 worth of campus vouchers!
- 15 Aug - 31 Oct 2023
- HKU Campus
- https://firstyear.hku.hk/treasure-hunt/
HKU Notebook Ownership Programme 2023
HKU Notebook Ownership Programme 2023 offers a wide range of notebook computers and tablets at discounted prices to all HKU students, staff and alumni.
- 16 Aug - 19 Aug 2023
- Loke Yew Hall
- https://firstyear.hku.hk/nop/
CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talks
Students will be introduced to a wide range of non-academic support and resources to prepare for the new learning journey at HKU. The face-to-face session on 18 Aug will offer an opportunity for you to meet new friends from ten faculties in the student networking and “speed friending” activities. Attendees of the face-to-face session will also receive exclusive CEDARS souvenirs!
For enrolment, please visit the website below and select “programme schedule for individual curriculum”.
- 18 Aug 2023 (4 – 5:30pm) & 19 Aug 2023 (6 - 7pm)
- Lecture Hall II or online platform
- https://www.cedars.hku.hk/registration-and-induction/
Lead for Life Taster Sessions
Join the Lead for Life Taster Sessions on 23 and 31 August 2023, for first-year undergraduates! Lead for Life is HKU’s character leadership certificate programme, a community where you can make friends from all faculties and degree programmes, meet industry and corporate mentors, grow in character to be your best selves, and learn to lead for building flourishing communities together. Lead for Life welcomes everyone. Whatever your background, whether you are quiet or outgoing, have perceived abilities or disabilities, or require special needs, Lead for Life can help you realise your full potential. Don’t miss out on this transformational experience. Come join the taster sessions to learn how Lead for Life can help you on your undergraduate journey at HKU. Sign up today!
- 23 Aug 2023 (3 - 4:30pm) & 31 Aug 2023 (11am - 12:30pm)
- Lecture Hall II
- https://leadforlife.hku.hk/
Orientation Day for Non-local Students and Student Club Fair
This is an orientation session designed for the newly arrived non-local students. Topics include adjustment issues, support services and resources provided by CEDARS, life in Hong Kong and HKU and many more. Apart from introducing you to Hong Kong, the University and our campus, you will also get to know other newly arrived non-local students on the occasion. The Student Club Fair will be hosted afterwards to introduce the new students to various student clubs. You can meet student representatives from different student societies and register on the spot as members of these societies.
- 25 Aug 2023 9:30am - 4:30pm
- HKU Campus
- https://cedars.hku.hk/wow/
WoW Party
A definitive and signature HKU Party for ALL new students! DJ FXlion and DJ FA are going to heat up the dance floor with vinyl and digital DJing! Come join the party, immerse yourself in the coolest music, enjoy the drinks and make new friends from around the world before school starts!
- 25 Aug 2023 7 - 8.30pm
- HKU Campus
- https://wp2.cedars.hku.hk/wow-party/
Inauguration Ceremony for New Students
The Inauguration Ceremony for New Students, organised by CEDARS, is the University’s formal welcome to all first-year students at which they will meet the principal officers and senior academics of the University. The Ceremony also consists of a Robing Ceremony which signifies the official induction of the new students to the University family. All new students are expected to attend.
- 30 Aug 2023 10 - 11am
- Grand Hall
- https://www.cedars.hku.hk/InaugurationCeremony/
Financing Your University Studies
At this session, you will be given information on the types of financial assistance, First-in-the-Family Education Fund and scholarships available. Tips on financial management and ways to secure part-time jobs will also be shared.
- 30 Aug 2023 2:30 - 5pm
- MWT1, Meng Wah Complex
- http://cedars.hku.hk/campuslife/talkonfinance/
Weeks of Welcome (WoW)
The Weeks of Welcome for Non-local Students (WoW) is comprised of a series of fun and fact-finding activities to assist the newly arrived students to settle down, induct into the local way and get to know about the new environment and people. We have prepared a series of local tours to help you explore new culture, people and places. Local students will serve as student hosts to lead these activities and introduce Hong Kong and HKU to new students.
- 21 Aug - 22 Sep 2023 & one week before the 2nd semester
- Various locations or online platform
- https://cedars.hku.hk/wow/
ITS Orientations for New Staff and Students
To provide new students with useful information on the wide range of services offered by ITS, seminars including an introductory session will be conducted.
- Aug/Sep 2023
- HKU Main Campus or online platform
- https://its.hku.hk/events/
- ithelp@hku.hk
First-Year Experience at HKU Libraries
Join the various fun activities and useful courses to learn about the services and facilities in support of your study.
Enjoy your best First-Year Experience (FYE) at the Libraries!
- Sep 2023
- HKU Libraries or online platform
- https://lib-instruction-events.hku.hk/fye_hkul/
- Email-a-Librarian (To: Library Training)
GEST Orientation
Being a GEST (GE Student Team) member, not only makes the GE events successful and fantastic, but learns and laughs at a fun and cosy environment. A wide range of positions will be open for application. Training and skills sharing sessions will be offered. Join this orientation to learn more about GEST, help us define GEST, and meet new friends.
- Mid-Sep 2023
- GE Gatherland (MB240, 2/F, Main Building)
- https://cedars.hku.hk/GEST/
- gened@hku.hk
CEDARS Global Career Springboard Scheme (CGCSS) Week
By offering International Internships, Career Exploration Programmes and career-focused Intercultural Leadership Programmes, CEDARS Global Career Springboard Scheme (CGCSS) enriches your global exposure and international career learning experience.
The annual CGCSS Week will bring to you useful information and the most up-to-date career-driven international learning opportunities under the scheme.
- 1st Semester
- HKU Main Campus or online platform
- http://cedars.hku.hk/careerspringboard/
- careerspringboard@cedars.hku.hk
Career and Job Fairs
Large and small-scale career fairs with different themes are organised for you to get a glimpse of the world of work. You may interact with the insiders of your desired industries and companies, and apply for internships and graduate jobs on site. Types of fairs include annual Career Fair, Startup Job Fair and other industry and theme-based career events.
Event details will be announced in “Daily Jobs & Career Events” emails from CEDARS.
- HKU Main Campus or online platform
- careers@hku.hk
Career Enginee Builder (CEB) and Career Coaching
Offered by HKU CEDARS-Careers and Placement, this programme aims to provide ongoing support to students of all levels and years of study for their career preparation. It equips students with fundamental career planning tools and critical job application techniques through professional seminars and individual career coaching. CEB’s comprehensive approach ensures that students successfully transition into the workplace by exploring their interests while building their career goals and employability skills.
- HKU Main Campus or online platform
- https://cedars.hku.hk/ceb/
Person Enrichment (PE) Programmes
A wide range of Person Enrichment Programmes are organised to facilitate your university success.
Programme highlights:
- Cross-cultural Speed Dating – Enjoy a decent meal with fun and laughter, or maybe a little romance while connecting with your peers
- Stress Management – Learn to relieve and regulate your stress with a series of workshops/activities, including Guided Forest Bathing and Singing Bowl Workshop
- HKU Main Campus or online platform
- cedars-cope@hku.hk
Peer Support Programmes
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – Gain basic knowledge and skills to support your peers with mental health issues before professional help is available
- Peer Impact Network (PIN) – Support each other and those in need to foster social inclusion on HKU campus and beyond, with areas of focus on Social Adjustment, Mental Health and Disability Confidence
- HKU Main Campus or online platform
- cedars-cope@hku.hk
Tea from Around the World
This cultural exchange programme has been curated since 2017, and student hosts from different places have shared the tea and snacks of their hometowns. You can know more about your HKU international peers and their home countries’ cultures and traditions with tea! Or be one of our student hosts!
- GE Gatherland
- https://cedars.hku.hk/gest/
- gened@hku.hk
Music Salon & Performance
Music Salon is a hub for all of our music lovers. Each semester, three sessions of Music Salon with different themes would be curated to welcome students with various musical tastes and interests. What’s more, lunch time concerts and busking around campus will also be organised!
- GE Gatherland / HKU Campus
- https://cedars.hku.hk/GE-FACE/
- gened@hku.hk
Holistic Urban Farming and Gardening
Holistic Urban Farming programmes provide opportunities and inspirations for students to engage in organic farming, horticulture practices and interdisciplinary studies. Students can also be volunteer farmers/gardeners to help with daily operations.
- Rooftop Farm & Herb Garden on HKU Campus
- https://cedars.hku.hk/GE-GREEN
- gened@hku.hk
F:A:C:E: Choice & Sharing
(F:A:C:E = Fascinating Arts and Cultural Experiences)
F:A:C:E: Choice recommends arts and cultural programmes to students throughout the year. Ticket subsidy will be offered to full-time HKU students to enjoy different art forms of performances or films. A maximum sum of HK$150 will be provided on a reimbursement basis upon attendance of both the performance and a sharing session.
- GE Gatherland
- https://cedars.hku.hk/GE-FACE/
- gened@hku.hk
Global Friends Programme
The Global Friends Programme (GFP) is a unique social and networking platform for students to meet friends from around the world. A group of GFP ambassadors will initiate an array of fun-filled activities for you to explore Hong Kong and different cultures.
- Various locations or online platform
- https://wp2.cedars.hku.hk/globalfriends/
- cedars@hku.hk