Welcome to CityU
Congratulations!
We are thrilled to have you here and excited for you to begin this new chapter in your life.
As a new student, there are many things to consider, and we want to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Please read on and find out more about your forthcoming studies here.
Enjoy this exciting time in your life, and we look forward to welcoming you at CityU!
Key Dates
Please pay attention to the following essential items and complete them on time :
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| Apply for Student Visa | As soon as possible (You need to obtain your visa before departure & it takes 8 weeks or longer to process) |
| Apply for Student Residence |
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| Accept Student Residence Offer | Refer to the deadline indicated in the result announcement email in November from SRO |
| Complete Online Pre-enrolment | Upon receipt of the enrolment notification email from ARRO (or SGS for postgraduate students). For exchange students, please complete your online pre-enrolment procedures after receiving your Letter of Acceptance from CityU. |
| Take out Insurance | Before departure |
| Complete Online Course Registration | January 2024, refer to the slot indicated in your web registration time tickets |
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| Check-in to Student Residencea |
8 January 2024b onward |
| Complete Enrolment On-campus | January 2024, refer to the time and venue indicated in the enrolment notification issued by ARRO (or SGS for postgraduate students) |
| Orientation Week | 8 January - 12 January 2024 |
| Start of Semester | 15 January 2024c |
| Deadline of Course Registration | 22 January 2024c |
| Apply for Hong Kong Identity Cardd | Within 30 days of arrival |
| Settle Tuition and Other Fees | Refer to the Academic Calendar, students will receive an all-in-one payment notice |
Remarks:
a. These items are NOT APPLICABLE to visiting students.
b. Please refer to Student Residence Office for the latest updates. The dates listed here are subject to change and are for reference only.
c. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the latest updates. The dates listed here are subject to change and are for reference only.
d. Only applicable to students whose study period in Hong Kong exceeds 180 days.
- Suggested time: Students are advised to arrive exactly one week before the semester starts or, for research postgraduate students, on the date when their housing term begins.
- Orientation week: An Orientation Programme for new students normally starts one week before the semester begins, which is also the start of the Student Residence housing term.
- Students who have successfully applied for accommodation at the Student Residence but plan to arrive in Hong Kong before the housing term will need to find temporary accommodation off campus. For information on off-campus accommodation, please visit the Student Residence Office's website.
- If students foresee that they cannot arrive for the new school year before the enrolment deadline, they should contact the respective units below as early as possible to request for a postponed enrolment:
- For undergraduate studies: Academic Regulations and Records Office
- For postgraduate studies: Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies
- If you have been assigned a place at the student residence hall, please also inform Student Residence Office in advance.
Global Engagement Office
Room 3210, 3/F, Cheng Yick-chi Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
3442 8089
