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 August 11, 12 and 16, 2024, 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, HKUMed new students are invited to join the “Student Body Registration & Hall Information Day” at HKU Main Campus on August 11, 2024 (Sunday). Prior registration is not required. 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.
After online Master Registration with HKU, HKUMed new students are invited to join the Faculty Registration Day on Sassoon Road Campus on August 12, 2024 (Monday). 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 one-way shuttle bus will be available from Sassoon Road Campus to Main Campus on that day, running from 10:50 a.m. – 4:10 p.m..
Regarding the registration time, venue and shuttle bus schedule, please check your HKU email account for the “Important Notes for New Students” issued by the Faculty Office.
It is mandatory for all HKUMed new undergraduate students to attend the Faculty Academic Induction and the Programme Break-out Sessions on August 16, 2024 (Friday). New students will get to know the Faculty and its leaderships, as well as meet with programme staff and other freshmen on that day.
Faculty Academic Induction
Date: August 16, 2024 (Friday)
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU
Video Recording of Faculty Induction Talk: View (Portal login required)
Programme Break-out Sessions
Date: August 16, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Various locations at Centennial Campus, HKU
(Each student would visit a different venue according to programme and pre-arranged group. Exact location will be assigned at reception counter on-site.)
Remarks:
Prior registration is not required.
In case of inclement weather, a make-up session will be held on August 17, 2024 (Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU.
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 20, 2024.
Date: August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU
Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the talk will be re-scheduled to be held on August 17, 2024 (Saturday) at the same time and same venue.
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 17, 2024 (Saturday), 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Online* | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?UEID=95909 Link |
| August 28, 2024 (Wednesday), 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Online* | https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?UEID=95910 Link |
*In case of inclement weather, the online session of CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk 2024 on August 17 and 28 will be held as scheduled.
Video Recording of CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk: View Here (Portal login required) (Passcode: 4&Vrj1R6)
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.