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Application for Student Hosts for Welcoming and Orientation Events of CEDARS- Campus Life (Aug-Sep 2025)

Application for Student Hosts for Welcoming and Orientation Events of CEDARS- Campus Life (Aug-Sep 2025)



Date/Time/Venue Events Description Time Commitment / Work Period
9 - 10 Aug 2025
9:30a.m. - 6:30p.m.
HKU campus
Student Body Registration and Hall Information Day


New students will have the opportunity to explore campus, meet their fellow classmates, and learn about academic planning through visits to their respective faculty and academic societies. They can also join diverse interest clubs and attend student-led orientation activities. Additionally, students are encouraged to visit information booths and join hall tours for both residential and non-residential halls.

Post A
Duties:
1. Serve as Emcees and Presenters inside The Grand Hall of Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre;
2. Introduce university resources and support services;
3. Share helpful tips and advice.

Post B
Duties # (please see the note at the bottom) 

Zoom Briefing Session (Post A + B):
7 Aug @ 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. 

Rehearsal (for Post A only)
30 Jul @ 2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. 

Event day*:

9 Aug @ 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. 
10 Aug @ 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.

(*11 Aug is reserved as back up event date in case of adverse weather.)
27 Aug 2025
10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre
Inauguration Ceremony for New Students


This is the University's formal welcome to all first-year students at which new students will meet the principal officers and senior academics of the University. The Inauguration 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.

Duties # (please see the note at the bottom)

Face-to-face Briefing Session:
25 Aug @ 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m.

Event day:
27 Aug @ 8:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.

20 - 31 Aug, 6 - 7 Sep 2025
4-5 hours per tour
Various places in HK
Weeks of Welcome (WoW) Tours

A series of fun, fact-finding local tours led by student hosts to help new non-local students to immerse themselves in Hong Kong culture, explore the city, and connect with their peers.

Duties:
1. Take charge of leading campus and HK tours for new non-local students;
2. Act as a welcoming resource by sharing your personal experiences and knowledge of Hong Kong culture.

Briefing Session:
15 Aug @ 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Specific dates and time of assigned tours

29 Aug 2025
10:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Grand Hall and Lecture Hall II, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre 
Orientation Day for Non-local Students

This is an orientation session specially designed for newly arrived non-local students, featuring student performances, informative talks, student sharing, and campus orienteering activities.

Duties # (please see the note at the bottom)

Briefing Session:
22 Aug @ 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Event day:
29 Aug @ 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.

(Student hosts designated as ushers may need to attend the rehearsal for the afternoon of 28 Aug.)

(*31 Aug is reserved as back up event date in case of adverse weather.)

25 - 29 Aug*, 1-5 Sep 2025
12:00nn - 2:00p.m.
Composite Building

(*29 Aug: 1:30p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Aske me anything Counter

Ask me anything Counter is a welcoming and accessible support point for new students, offering guidance to help them navigate both the university life and the city of Hong Kong.

Duties:
1. Answer questions about university life;
2. Refer new students to the support and resources available at HKU;
3. Provide information on campus events, clubs, and organizations.

Briefing Session:
18 Aug @ 12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m.

Specific dates, subject to availability and the assigned roster


Note: Honorarium excludes lunch hours, rehearsals and briefing sessions.

Duties #: Welcome students and guests, serve as ushers, answer enquiries, assist in admission, crowd control and other duties as assigned.

Application:
- Closing date for applications: 6 July 2025 (Sunday)
- Register HERE