Dear new students,
My warmest welcome and congratulations to all of you for embarking on your new life journey at CUHK. You have overcome all obstacles to be here today – a place where you will study, live in, grow and flourish in the company of your classmates, fellows, teachers and staff with diverse culture and background.
The motto of CUHK, "Through learning and temperance to virtue", highlights the very essence of the education that you will receive here and our expectation on you. We emphasize continuous learning and self-discipline in the pursuit of excellence in your personal and professional fulfilment.
There is a wide array of whole-person development activities and student support services available across the campus to help you make the most of your university experience. As a civic university of the 21st century, we cultivate responsible future leaders through our service-learning curriculum and activities, empowering you to apply your knowledge and skills to contribute to the well-being of humanity and sustainable development of our city, our country, and the world.
This orientation website provides you with essential information and resources that will enable you to make a smooth transition into academic and campus life at CUHK. I encourage you to make good use of the abundant resources available and stay connected with the people around you in your Faculty, College, and the university community. Be curious and creative, and you will find boundless opportunities here both in your academic and personal pursuits.
May I wish you good health and best of luck in your years ahead at CUHK. I look forward to seeing you around on campus.
Rocky S. Tuan
Vice-Chancellor and President
