Important Dates
| August | |
| 8.17 - 9.16 | DASS21 |
| 8.20 Thu | New Student Orientation |
| September | |
| 9.1 Tue | Term 1 Begins |
Online Submission of Photo for Student Card and its Collection
- Students can retrieve their Student Number via this link on 12 Aug 2026. They should upload a colour passport photo to the University Student Card Photo Upload System during 12 – 17 Aug 2026. For details of retrieving Student Number, please refer to the Student Orientation Guide.
- The schedule for collection of Student Card will be sent to students’ HKBU email in late August.
- Students who are under 18 years old (as of 1 Sep 2026) should complete and return the Letter of Consent to the College when they collect the Student Card.
Orientation Schedule
New Student Orientation
| 20 Aug (Thu) | ||||
| Orientation Carnival | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Venue: Sports Centre, Shek Mun Campus |
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| New Student Orientation |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Venue: 701, Shek Mun Campus |
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| Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear to New Student Orientation. Non-marking sports shoes are recommended so you can participate in all activities. | ||||
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Study Guide Activity for non-Chinese speaking and non-local students
Application Period : 1 - 16 Aug
- To recapture the key points in New Student Orientation - useful academic study guide in preparing for college study and helpful resources in CIE
- To provide some tips for non-Chinese speaking / non-local students on smooth adaptation to college life
| Date | 22 Aug (Thur) |
| Time | 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Venue | 701, 7/F Shek Mun Campus or Online (Hybrid) |
SDC Bridging Workshop
Stepping Stones to College Success
Application Period : 1 - 13 Aug
Aims and Objectives:
- To provide new students with useful information and tips they "must know and learn" as college students
- To grasp basic skills and strategies on how to cope with a new learning environment in tertiary education
| Date | 17 August 2026 (Monday) |
| Time | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2 Identical Sessions) |
| Venue | Room 901, 9/F, Shek Mun Campus |
Connections Hub: Ignite Your Campus Journey
Application Period : 1 - 13 Aug
Aims and Objectives:
- To make new friends here and build up relationship network
- To kick-start your campus-life and develop quick adaptation
- To connect with senior year students and guidance counsellors
| Date | 17 August 2026 (Monday) |
| Time | 10:00am - 12:30pm / 2:00pm - 4:30pm (2 Identical Sessions) |
| Venue | Gymnasium 206, 2/F, Shek Mun Campus |
*Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing and sport shoes to allow easy movement
Application (First-come, first-served)College English Taster
- To acquaint students with CIE's English curriculum, assessment policies, and graduation requirements.
- To introduce students to the lecturers of the English Team.
- To equip students with effective communication strategies for interacting with their lecturers.
| 27 Aug (Thu) | |
| 9:30am - 11:30am | |
| Division of Applied Science | Division of Arts and Languages |
| 12:00noon - 2:00pm | |
| Division of Communication | |
| 2:30pm – 4:30pm | |
| Division of Business | Division of Social Sciences |
| Venue: Auditorium, 1/F, Shek Mun Campus | |
*Attendance at this event is compulsory. If you are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, please submit a leave application here.
**Please review our FAQpage if you have any questions regarding this event.
Study Guide Activity for non-Chinese speaking and non-local students
Application Period : 1 - 18 Aug
- To recapture the key points in New Student Orientation - useful academic study guide in preparing for college study and helpful resources in CIE
- To provide some tips for non-Chinese speaking / non-local students on smooth adaptation to college life
| Date | 21 August 2026 (Fri) |
| Time | 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Venue | 701, 7/F Shek Mun Campus or Online (Hybrid) |
Whole Person Development Programme in Orientation Weeks
- To enable students to master strategic goal-attainment methodologies essential for university life
- To cultivate personal development by providing comprehensive cross-disciplinary and extra-curricular exposure
| Date | 1 - 30 Sep |
| Venue | Shek Mun Campus |
Application: TBC |
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Enquiries Student Development Centre: smc_sdc@hkbu.edu.hk (Email) / 3411 3303 (Phone)
Remarks:  Throughout the academic year, join 5 WPDP activities to earn the WPD Award 🏅 and complete 8 to shine as a WPD Star 🌟. More activities will be regularly updated at https://www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk/main/en/student_development/college_events | |
Bad Weather Arrangements
(applicable to both on-campus and online events/activities including the New Student Orientation)| Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is lowered/cancelled |
Arrangement of all events/activities on the day |
| Before 7:30am | As usual |
| At or after 7:30am | Cancel/Reschedule* |
* If the New Student Orientation for the Diploma of College Foundation Studies programme is cancelled due to bad weather, it will be rescheduled to take place online afterward. Details will be sent to new students by email.
Contact Us
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