The University Registration and Induction Programme for New Students will be held during August 17 to 25, 2021, 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.
New undergraduates are required to register in advance and attend all three sessions to complete the University Registration and Induction Programme.
Online Talk on Course Selection with Q&A will provide an opportunity for all freshmen to obtain information and ask questions in relation to course selection before the first day of course selection on August 20, 2021.
Common Core Talk
Date: August 17, 2021 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=77392
Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the online talk will be held as scheduled.
Faculty Induction talk will give you an overview of your study at HKU and university life including introduction to your Faculty and Departments, programme structure, important academic matters such as curriculum requirement, course selection and enrolment, Common Core courses, academic integrity, academic advisement and experiential learning opportunities.
Date: August 18, 2021 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Grand Hall
Registration:
Remarks:
In case of any bad weather warning or announcement is hoisted or in force at or after 11 am, the induction talk will be cancelled. Video clips will be posted on the First Year Experience website around August 25, 2021.
The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) provides new students with non-academic support and resources including new student adjustment and counselling support, support to students with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN Support), financial resources, housing, etc. CEDARS also offers co-curricular and out-of-classroom learning opportunities to students. New undergraduates should enrol into one of the following identical sessions:
Date/Time | Registration Link | |
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1 | August 17, 2021 (Tuesday), 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=77023 Link |
2 | August 17, 2021 (Tuesday), 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=77027 Link |
3 | August 19, 2021 (Thursday), 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=77028 Link |
4 | August 21, 2021 (Saturday), 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=77029 Link Zoom:https://hku.zoom.us/j/94019829270?pwd=MDcyM1ZTaHlXWjZoUE8ybm1TMFFIQT09 |
5 | August 24, 2021 (Tuesday), 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=77396 Link |
Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the online CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk will be held as scheduled.
Topics | Link |
1. Introduction to the Faculty and core departments | |
2. Introduction to the programme | |
3. Structure of the programme | |
4. Course enrolment procedures | |
5. Course selection - compulsory courses, elective courses | |
6. Regulations and curriculum requirements (including information on plagiarism, discontinuation, etc.) | |
7a. Faculty academic advising system | |
7b. Academic Advising Office | |
8. Information for specific groups of students (e.g. those admitted under Direct Admissions Scheme, double degree students, etc.) |
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9. Experiential learning, Internships and Outside Classroom Learning Experience a. Faculty-based opportunities b. CEDARS co-curricular programmes c. Study abroad opportunities – International Affairs Office and HKU Horizons |
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10. Recording of the Faculty Academic Induction Talk during Aug 18-25 (after the talk) | |
11. Common Core Courses | |
12. Core University English (CUE) and English-in-the-Discipline (ED) courses | |
13. Faculty Student Societies and Departmental Student Societies | |
14. Student Support Services by CEDARS (both services and co-curricular programmes) | |
15. Equal Opportunity, Health and Safety | |
Programme-based essential information will be sent to students directly.
New Students will visit your respective faculty societies to know more about the academic planning and get to know your fellow classmates. You will go around the campus to join clubs promoting different cultural, sports and other areas of interests. Students can also visit booths of different halls and join hall visits. Throughout the day, you can enroll for orientation activities by student societies/clubs.
For details of the date and time of registration, please click here: https://www.studentbodyregistration.hku.hk.
First Year Experience (FYE) website <www.cedars.hku.hk/FYE> is a one-stop information site for new students to understand more about learning at HKU, adapt to university life and make better use of HKU’s support services, meet your learning buddies and develop academic and personal goals.
New undergraduates are welcome to visit the FYE page for the latest induction and orientation activities available.