Weeks of Welcome (WoW) for Non-Local Students - Online Resources
Weeks of Welcome (WoW) for Non-Local Students - Online Resources
Important Tips and Information
- Immigration formalities
- Safety tips
- Adjustment issues
- Study support
- Students’ Residential Life at HKU
Please login HKU Moodle from http://moodle.hku.hk using your HKU Portal account. Search by Moodle course ID “CLNL002” or the course name “Important Tips and Information for New non-local Students (Jan 2025)”.
You are encouraged to take an online quiz on the contents of these materials for fun. 50 students who have completed the quiz will be selected randomly to receive a small gift from CEDARS. Selected participants will receive an email from CEDARS by the end of February 2025.
Weeks of Welcome Videos
Hong Kong and HKU campus.
Visit: https://wp2.cedars.hku.hk/wow-video
Non-local Student Website
Check out our website specially designed for you! We've got all the essential information you need on pre-arrival, arriving in Hong Kong, and settling into campus and the city. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!
Online Guidebooks
Two online guidebooks are specially produced to help you navigate your journey at university and in Hong Kong:
- A Glimpse of Student Life @HKU
- Non-local Student Welcome Guide
iMAP
A temporary iMAP account was created for you to connect with others or look for flatmates (if you would like to rent a flat outside campus on your own). Your account will be closed after 31 January 2025.
Anti-Scam Website
Scams affect everybody, especially those who have just moved to a new environment. Stay informed and protect yourself against scams by visiting our anti-scam website, https://wp2.cedars.hku.hk/anti-scam/. Here, you will find important information, videos, and material on scam prevention. Don’t become a victim – arm yourself with knowledge!