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Regarding Student-led Activities on campus
As the new semester begins, student groups are planning to organize and host various activities on campus. The University reminds all students once again that any activities conducted on campus must be approved in advance by the relevant departments. All students must adhere to the proper procedures when organizing events to ensure compliance with university regulations. The University reserves the right to prohibit any unauthorized activities on campus. Students are also advised not to participate in any events that have not been approved by the University.
Wishing you a smooth and fulfilling campus life in the new academic year!
Office of Student Affairs
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Announcement:
Successful Completion of Official Student-led Orientation Activities 2025
We are excited to announce that the official student-led orientation activities for 2025 were successfully completed this August. This included 38 Student-led Faculty/Department Orientation Camps, 9 Student-led College Orientation Camps, and 2 Student-led Meet-and-Greet Days for new incoming students.
Over 2,500 senior students dedicated their time and passion to warmly welcome the newcomers, and their efforts are greatly appreciated.
As a reminder, please always verify the legitimacy of any orientation activities through official university channels, including the CUHK New Student Orientation Website, etc.
Thank you!
Introduction and Responsibilities of JCNSO
Joint Committee on New Student Orientation (JCNSO)
Joint Committee on New Student Orientation (JCNSO) is a standing committee. The Chairperson is appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and President for a term of two years.
| Chairperson | Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and President (Chairperson: Dr. Fred Ku) |
| Members | (1) Dean of Students or Chairperson of the New Student Orientation Committee of each college or his/her representative (2) Director of Student Affairs or his/her representative (3) A representative of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (4) A representative of the Registration and Examinations Section, Registry (5) A student representative of the New Student Orientation Committee of each College Student Union (6) A student representative of the New Student Orientation Committee of each Faculty (7) A student representative nominated by the University |
| Secretary | Appointed by the Director of Student Affairs |
| Co-opted members and observers | The Committee may appoint CUHK staff members and students as co-opted members or observers |
Responsibilities
- To plan and coordinate the student-led orientation activities of the Faculty/ Department/College;
- To decide the fee of the student-led orientation activities;
- To coordinate with student hostel management units on the accommodation arrangements for the Faculty/ Department/ College orientation activities;
- To review the Faculty/ Department/ College orientation plans and make recommendations as appropriate;
- To submit an annual report to the Vice-Chancellor and President.
Information on Student-led Orientation Camps
Faculty/ Department Orientation Camps (Small O)
“Small O” refers to the Faculty/ Department Orientation. In order to let new students understand their study programme and meet new friends, some related activities include virtual, face-to-face on-campus indoor and outdoor ice-breaking games, teachers and students’ sharing sessions about academic programmes and university life, and campus tours, etc.
The list is no longer available, as the Student-led Orientation Activities 2025 have concluded.
College Orientation Week (Big O)
“Big O” is an important event of the unique College system at CUHK. Activities are all well-designed by College Organizing Committees. In order to let new students from different cultural backgrounds be familiar with their own college and build up the sense of belonging, student oganisers arrange unique and fabulous games and activities during the College Orientation Week. In addition to the above activities, non-local student associations also assist new incoming students to adjust their life in Hong Kong and adapt to university life via various interesting activities during College Orientation Week which they shall be able to make more friends.
(The list is no longer available, as the Student-led Orientation Activities 2025 have concluded.)Enrollment
Submit online application via Orientation Registration System
Learn how to enrol for a student-led orientation activity (All students)
Learn more:
Next step upon successful enrollment (Entering the campus)
Please note that there would be a lucky draw when the enrolment numbers of student-led orientation activities exceed the quotas. Or, student organisers will accept the enrolment applications based on the first-come-first-serve basis. They will contact their participants 2-3 days before the orientation activities. If you have any enquiry, please feel free to contact the student organisers of your enrolled activities directly.
CUHK Mobile Pass and Bad Weather Arrangement
Make sure you have applied for CUHK Mobile App and check Hong Kong Observatory before you leave for student-led orientation activities. In the event of bad weather, please refer to the typhoon and rainstorm arrangement below:
Venues for Rest During Black Rain Signal
If a black rain signal is hoisted during morning check-in on the following dates (16, 20, and 25 August), students can take rest in the designated lecture theatres:
- 16 August (8:30 AM – 12:15 PM): LT3, LT4, Esther Lee Building; LT4, 6, Yasumoto International Academic Park
- 20 August (8:30 AM – 12:15 PM): LT4, 5, 6 Yasumoto International Academic Park
- 25 August (8:30 AM – 12:15 PM): LT1, LT2, LT4 Esther Lee Building; LT4, Yasumoto International Academic Park
Learn more about how senior students organise the orientation activities
EOC “Online Training Module on Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus”
Complete the EOC “Online Training Module on Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus” before the student-led orientation camps start.