The “University’s Student Body Registration & Hall Information Day”, “Faculty Registration Day” and “Faculty Academic Induction” for all HKUMed new students will be held on 9 and 13 August 2026, respectively. Individual programme will host various orientation activities to freshmen as well, please stay tuned and check your HKU email account constantly for details and updates.
While you should visit HKUMed First Year Portal (HKU Portal log-in required) for one-stop resources, including faculty- and programme-based essential information, please also observe the important information and reserve your time for the mandatory induction activities as indicated below.
After online Master Registration with HKU, BASc(GHD) new students are invited to join the Faculty Registration Day on No. 21 Sassoon Road Campus on 9 August 2026 (Sunday). Prior registration is not required.
On the Faculty Registration Day, HKUMed students will complete the following essential registration on-site:
1. Registration with Programme Office
2. Registration with Programme-based Student Society
A free round-trip shuttle bus service will be provided between the Medical Campus (Northcote Close) and the Main Campus on that day. The service will operate from 10:50 a.m. to 4:25 p.m., with the last departure from the Medical Campus at 4:10 p.m.
Regarding the registration time, venue and event details, please check your HKU email account for the “Important Notes for New Students” issued by the Faculty Office.
After online Master Registration with HKU, BASc(GHD) new students are invited to join the “Student Body Registration & Hall Information Day” at HKU Main Campus on 9 August 2026 (Sunday). Prior registration is required for crowd control purpose. You will have a tour around the Main Campus to join clubs that promote different cultural, sports and other areas of interests; as well as visit booths of different halls and join hall visits. Throughout the day, you may also enrol for orientation activities by student societies/clubs.
The assembly point and reporting time for students of different programme of studies are available on the “Student Body Registration & Hall Information Day” website HERE.
It is mandatory for all HKUMed new undergraduate students to attend the Faculty Academic Induction on 13 August 2026 (Thursday). New students will get to know the Faculty and its leaderships, as well as meet with programme staff and other freshmen on the day.
Faculty Academic Induction
Date: August 13, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU
Remarks: Prior registration is not required.
In case of inclement weather, the talk will be re-scheduled to August 17, 2026 (Monday), at the same time and same venue.
BASc Induction Talk
Date: August 14, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Lecture Hall II (CPD-LG.08-09), Centennial Campus, HKU
Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the talk will be re-scheduled to August 17, 2026 (Monday), at the same time and same venue.
BASc(GHD) Programme Induction (arranged by School of Public Health)
Date: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Seminar Room 3, G/F, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Building for Interdisciplinary Research, 5 Sassoon Road, HKUMed Campus
Remarks: In case of inclement weather, a make-up session will be held on August 24, 2026 (Monday), at the same time at Seminar Room 5, 3 Sassoon Road, HKUMed Campus. Please pay attention to your email should a make-up session be held.
The Talk will provide an opportunity for you to obtain information and ask questions in relation to Common Core course selection before the first day of course selection on August 18, 2026. New undergraduates should attend one of the following sessions.
Date: August 11, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU
Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the talk will be re-scheduled to August 17, 2026 (Monday), at the same time and same venue.
Date: August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus, HKU
Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the talk will be cancelled.
Course selection information for individual programme is available on our HKUMed First Year Portal.
The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) provides supportive resources and customised opportunities to students, enabling you to strive for excellence in the whole person development. In this CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk, students will be introduced to a wide range of non-academic services, support and resources to prepare you for your new learning journey at HKU and enable you for a fruitful first year learning experience.
Topics include:
Limited quota is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. New undergraduates should enrol in one of the following sessions.
| Date/Time | Format | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 (Saturday), 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Online* | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=108620 Link |
| August 27, 2026 (Thursday), 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Online* | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=108618 Link |
*In case of inclement weather, the online session of CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk 2026 on August 15 and 27 will be held as scheduled.
All HKUMed new undergraduate students should visit the HKUMed First Year Portal for Faculty-based/Programme-based essential information and useful resources.
First Year website <https://firstyear.hku.hk> 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 learning buddies and develop academic and personal goals.
New undergraduates are welcome to visit the First Year page for the latest induction and orientation activities available.