To mark the beginning of the journey at CUHK, the Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates 2026 will be held on 7 September 2026 at 10:00 am at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. New students will be greeted by the University officers and will learn more about the mission and vision of CUHK. The ceremony will be followed by faculty welcoming receptions hosted by the Deans of your respective Faculties, where you will meet new friends and learn more about your Faculties.
You are required to attend the Ceremony. Let’s register for the event now:
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*Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Social Science will make alternative reception arrangement. The above Faculties will contact their new students in due course.
| Dear new students, I am Professor Ko Wing Hung, Associate Vice-President and the University Dean of Students. Welcome to The Chinese University of Hong Kong! Congratulations! You are now a member of the University to embark on a new chapter in life. In the next few years, I hope you will take full advantage of your time at the CUHK to learn and enjoy the University life. In addition to acquiring academic knowledge, you are encouraged to emerge yourself into the university life by participating in various extra-curricular activities, such as cultural and exchange programmes, service-learning projects, and internship opportunities. Through various formal and non-formal learning activities, you will experience the most vigorous intellectual and spiritual growth in your life. These opportunities will expose you to the world outside academic field and develop your potential. I sincerely hope that all of you will support and care for each other in the exciting journey ahead. Let’s join hands to create a caring, diversified and inclusive campus. To mark the beginning of your journey at the CUHK, I cordially invite you to participate in the Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates on Monday, 7 September 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. New students will be greeted by the University officers. The ceremony will be followed by faculty welcoming receptions hosted by the Deans of respective Faculties, where you will meet new friends and learn more about your Faculties. Once again, I extend my warmest welcome to all of you and look forward to seeing you on September 7. |
Details
Date
7 September, 2026 (Monday)
Time
10:00 am to 11:30 am (followed by Faculty Welcoming Reception from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm)
Venue
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Remarks:
- Proper attire is required for admission. (e.g. Under-shirts, sandals or slippers are not considered as proper attire)
- No smoking.
- Food and drinks are not allowed.
- Big parcels and wet umbrellas are not allowed in the Auditorium.
- Photography, audio or video recording must be authorized.
- Please turn off alarm watches and mobile telephones.
- Late-comers will not be allowed until a suitable break.
- The Sir Run Run Shaw Hall reserves the right to refuse admission.
Admission
Please be seated before 9:30 am. Valid student identity card (“CU Link”) must be shown upon entry. Admission to Sir Run Run Shaw Hall will be on a first-come-first-served basis. The University will arrange students to view live broadcast of the Ceremony at nearby lecture theatres if seating in Sir Run Run Shaw Hall is full.
Transportation
Shuttle bus service from the University MTR Station to Sir Run Run Shaw Hall will be provided from 8:45 am.
Adverse Weather Arrangement
If the local storm warning signal No. 8 or above or the black rainstorm signal is hoisted by 7:00 am on the day of the Ceremony, the Ceremony will be cancelled.
Registration
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Enquiry
(852) 3943 3767 / (852) 3943 1237
Support Services for Student with Special Educational Needs
If you need any special arrangements owing to your special educational needs (SEN) (e.g., On-campus Rehabus service, a seat in the front rows, accompany with sign interpreter(s)/ care-taker(s) etc.), please contact SEN Service of the Office of Student Affairs (Email: sens@cuhk.edu.hk / Tel: 3943-5441) by August 31, 2026.