First Semester, 2015-16
Enrolment starts on:
9/9/2015
Enrolment Counters:
| 9/9/2015(Wed) (10am-5pm) | Concourse, K.K. Leung Building, Main Campus |
| 10/9/2015(Thu) (10am-5pm) | Haking Wong Podium |
| 11/9/2015 onwards | GE Office, 2/F, Pao Siu Loong Building |
General Education Programmes are non-credit bearing and open to all current HKU students. Enrolment is on a first-come-first-admitted basis unless otherwise specified. To enrol, students should complete and return the enrolment form to the General Education Unit. Copies of the form can be collected at the enrolment counter or downloaded here.
Besides, online registration is available from Sep 11 (Fri) onwards for the programmes that do not require a deposit or fee.
Students have to pay a REFUNDABLE deposit (in cash) and/or a NON-REFUNDABLE fee (in cash) for the following programmes which have quotas:
| Code | Programme Title | Refundable Deposit | Non-refundable Fee | Total |
| GE2015-03 | Wooden Cart Goes Around | $100 | - | $100 |
| GE2015-04A/B | GE Book Club | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| GE2015-06A | Happy 2gether:Dolphin Watching Eco-tour | - | $120* | $120 |
| GE2015-06B | Happy 2gether:Indigo Dyeing Workshop | - | $120* | $120 |
| GE2015-06C | Happy 2gether:Biking Tour to Nam Sang Wai | - | $150* | $150 |
| GE2015-08 | Build Your Own Micro Garden | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| GE2015-09 | Trail Walker @ HKU | $100 | $200* | $300 |
| GE2015-10 | Close Encounter with Ancient Trees and Literature | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| GE2015-11 | Nature‧Photography | - | $100 | $100 |
| GE2015-17B | In the Shoes of Refugees (Talk plus Simulation) | - | $50 | $50 |
| GE2015-21A | The Maker Movement & Start Making with 3D Printing (Trip) | - | $200 | $200 |
| GE2015-21B | The Maker Movement & Start Making with 3D Printing (Workshop) | - | $100 | $100 |
| GE2015-23 | F:A:C:E: Mentorship Programme | $200 | - | $200 |
| GE2015-25 | D.I.Y. Documentary Production | $100 | - | $100 |
| GE2015-27 | African Drumming Playshop | $100 | - | $100 |
| GE2015-29 | Wine and the Cities | $50 | $100 | $150 |
| GE2015-30 | Public Art on Campus | $100 | - | $100 |
* Discounts on course fee are available for group application with a combination of local and non-local students.
Students with proven financial need may apply for partial or full waiver of the non-refundable programme fees.
No deposit or fee is required for the other programmes.
Upon satisfactory completion of around 80% of the activities of each GE programme and other specified requirements (please refer to the individual programme details aforementioned), the deposit will be refunded by mailed cheque or autopay to the student’s bank account registered with the University. For smooth transaction, students are advised to update the bank account information via the HKU Portal (http://hkuportal.hku.hk).
Each student may submit the enrolment form for himself/herself and one other student only.
Certificate
A personalised certificate will be awarded to enrolled students who have completed the programme satisfactorily. If there is any unauthentic attendance reported, GE will withhold the certificate, forfeit the deposit if any, and reserve the right for further actions.
Simultaneous Interpretation Service
Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English or Putonghuafor activities conducted in Cantonese, and English for Putonghua activities. Students may request the service by checking the relevant box at the bottom of the enrolment form. All requests should reach the General Education Unit at least 7 days prior to the first session of the programme.
Enquiries
General Education Unit
2/F, Pao Siu Loong Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
Tel: (852) 3917 5044
Fax: (852) 2547 0592
E-mail: gened@hku.hk
Website: https://www.cedars.hku.hk/ge
Facebook: http://facebook.com/hkugeu
Mobile App: HKU GE (Available on App Store and Android Market)
Curating Team
| Director of General Education: | Dr. Albert W. L. Chau |
| Assistant Director of General Education: | Dr. Wong Chi Chung, Elvin |
| Planning and Administration: | Ms. Celeste Shai, Ms. Beatrice Liu, Ms. Rebecca Ho, Ms. Karen Lam, Ms. Yuki Chan and Mr. Brian Cheng |
| Technical Manager: | Mr. Abby Chung |