Orientation for Freshmen

When you have received your HKU Portal account details, you must complete the master registration online as soon as possible. This process is very important and crucial for the production of your Student Registration Card, course selection and your application(s) for other study facilities.

Please refer to the below for the detailed registration procedures:

- JUPAS Students 

- Non-JUPAS Students

- https://ase.hku.hk/mr2026/ > Student Registration > Undergraduate Student Registration 2026

For enquiries, please contact the Faculty Office by phone at (852) 3917-5343 or by email to:

 fbe.ugenquiry@hku.hk (for admissions-related matters)

 fbe.ugenrichment@hku.hk (for orientation/induction arrangements)

 fbe.undergrad@hku.hk (for course selection and curriculum-related matters)

The University Registration and Induction Programme for New Students will be held from mid-August to September 2026, depending on the curriculum of study. The Programme comprises three parts, namely (1) Faculty Induction Talk and Programme Induction Talk, (2) Talk on Common Core Courses, and (3) CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk.

FACULTY INDUCTION TALK AND PROGRAMME INDUCTION TALK

Online Registration for Faculty's Orientation Activities

Faculty Induction Talk

The Faculty Induction Talk will give you an overview of your study at HKU and university life including introduction to the School, programme structure, important academic matters such as academic integrity, academic advising and experiential learning opportunities.

Date: August 24, 2026 (Monday)
Time:

    -  10:00 am – 11:30 am | Welcome and Induction Session at the University Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU 

    -  11:30 am – 5:00 pm | Team Exercise, Gift Redemption, FBE Student Societies Orientation Campaign

Dress code: Casual

Remarks: In the event of bad weather on August 24, this face-to-face academic induction talk will be rescheduled to September 12 with the exact time and venue.

Programme Induction Talk

Mixer event for Dual Degree Programme

The students enrolled in our Dual Programmes with the Peking University, Sciences Po and the University of British Columbia are invited to attend a Mixer event. This Event aims to strengthen connections among current HKU Business School students across various Dual Degree Programmes, from junior to senior. This gathering offers a valuable opportunity to interact with students from different programmes and years, exchanging experiences and providing advice to others to prepare for studies within the 4-year curriculum in HKU and our partner institutions.

Date: September 21 or 22, 2026 (Monday or Tuesday)
Time: Evening Time

Venue: Senior Common Room, 14/F, K. K. Leung Building, HKU Main Campus

Remarks: The exact schedule of the event to be announced

Career Orientation for Undergraduates

Online Registration for Career Orientation

The Career Orientation is a tailored initiative offered by the Faculty's Undergraduate Career Development and Training (CDT) Team.  During the session, students will be given an overview of the resources and support offered by the UG CDT Team.  In particular, a tailored session led by experienced career coach will be included, which allow you to gain useful insights and tools for kick starting your career exploration journey.

Date: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Venue: KKL301, 3/F, K. K. Leung Building, HKU Main Campus

TALK ON COMMON CORE COURSES

The Talk will provide an opportunity for students to obtain information and ask questions in relation to Common Core course selection before the first day of course selection on August 18, 2026.

Date: August 11, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU

Date: August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Venue: LE1, LG1/F. Library Extension Building, HKU Main Campus
 

*Both sessions on August 11 and August 27 are identical.

CEDARS NON-ACADEMIC INDUCTION TALK

The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) provides supportive resources and customised opportunities to students, enabling them to strive for excellence in the whole person development.  In this CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk, students will be introduced to a wide range of non-academic services, support and resources to prepare them for their learning journey at HKU and enable them for a fulfil first year learning experience.

Date & Time	Format	Registration
August 15, 2026 (Saturday) 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Online	Registration
August 27, 2026  (Thursday) 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Online	Registration

Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the online sessions of CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk 2026 on 15 Aug and 27 Aug will be held as scheduled.

• Code of Academic Conduct

• Faculty Learning Goals for Undergraduate Curricula

• Student Handbook 2026-2027  ^New!

• Dates of Semesters 2026-2027

• Course Enrolment

  -  Notes on Course Selection for Undergraduate Students and Frequently Asked Questions 
  -  Information on Course Enrolment (including List of Pre-registered Courses for Freshmen of HKU Business School)
  -  Online Course Selection Schedule 2026-2027
  -  HKU Business School Course Timetable and New/Featured Courses 
  -  HKU Business School Course Outlines (Updating in Progress)
  -  HKU Business School Course Enrolment Statistics
  -  Common Core Course Enrolment Statistics 
  Note: Common Core course enrolments are approved on a first-come-first-served basis during the course selection period in August, and by auto-balloting during the add/drop periods.
  -  Video Demo for Course Selection on Student Information System (SIS)

• HKU Business School Student Enrichment  [Instagram account]
  -  UG Student Pathway 2026 ^New!
  -  Overseas Enrichment Opportunities
  -  Mentorship Programme
  -  Career Support

  -  Freshmen Bulletin from the Student Associations

• UG Academic Advising

  -  Student Academic Advising Programme 
  -  Sign up for Your Faculty Academic Adviser
  [The sign-up for Faculty Academic Adviser will start at 2pm, August 10 until 10am, August 18, 2026]
  After the sign-up period, you can check who your FAA(s) is/are via SIS by the following procedures:
  1. Login to HKU Portal
  2. On the left-hand side menu, click "Student Information System", and a new window for SIS will pop up
  3. In the new SIS window, click "Self-service" on the left-hand menu
  4. Click "Student Center" on the menu
  5. The name of the assigned Faculty Academic Adviser appears on the right-hand side under the heading "Adviser"
  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their respective Faculty Academic Advisers (FAA) once every semester in their first year of study to discuss different academic issues.

• HKU Business School

• HKU First Year Experience

• LINK: Leadership & Innovation Network for Knowledge
  The Leadership and Innovation Network for Knowledge (LINK) is a new 12-credit interdisciplinary course designed to bridge academic theory with real-world practice.  It comprises a semester-long preparatory course plus a 3-week journey to another vibrant city in the region.  It is available to all students from all faculties and all years of study. Learn more about the LINK Programme below:
  - Programme Leaflet 2026-27 (Click here)
  - Programme Webpage (Click here)

• Academic Advising and Scholarships Office

  - Important academic dates

  - How to choose your second major and/or minor programme(s)?

  - Want to talk to an AASO Adviser?

• Academic Support and Examinations Section, The Registry

• Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES)
  -  CAES1001 Academic Communication English
  -  Notes on CAES1001 Academic Communication in English (including enrolment arrangements, exemption from CAES1001) 2026-2027 
  -  English courses for HKU Business School

• Common Core Curriculum

• Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS)
  -  Overview of Student Support, Resources and Student Life 
  -  Student Housing Resources [HKU Student Residence Guide | Private Student Living + Private Rental Guide]

• HKU Co-operative Education Programme
  Turn your academic knowledge into professional experience with the HKU Co-op Programme, a Full-time, Credit-Bearing Internship.
  - Programme Overview
  - Programme Leaflet

• Information Technology Services (ITS)

  -  Introducing the University's IT Services

• HKU e-Portfolio

• Equal Opportunity Unit
  - Preventing Harassment and Building a Respectful Campus 

• University Health Service

• HKU Student Visa