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/mr2025/ > Student Registration > Undergraduate Student Registration 2025

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 2025, 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 12, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU Main Campus, HKU

Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the talk will be cancelled.

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: August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

Remarks: In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed. The Faculty Office will provide an announcement in due course.

Career Orientation for Undergraduates

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: August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Venue: KK101 & KK102, 1/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 19, 2025.

Date: August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU

Date: August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

Both sessions on August 13 and August 28 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 16, 2025 (Saturday) 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Online	Registration
August 27, 2025  (Wednesday) 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Online	Registration

Remarks: In case of inclement weather, the online session of CEDARS Non-Academic Induction Talk on August 16 and 27 will be held as scheduled.

• Code of Academic Conduct

• Faculty Learning Goals for Undergraduate Curricula

• Student Handbook 2025-2026

• Dates of Semesters 2025-2026

• 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 2025-2026
  -  HKU Business School Course Timetable and New/Featured Courses 
  -  HKU Business School Course Outlines
  -  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
  -  UG Student Pathway 2025 
  -  Overseas Enrichment Opportunities
  -  Mentorship Programme
  -  Career Support

• UG Academic Advising

  -  Student Academic Advising Programme
  -  Sign up for Your Faculty Academic Adviser
  [2:00 p.m. on August 11, 2025 (Monday) - 10:00 a.m. on August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)]
  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

• Future Readiness Initiative

• Academic Advising and Scholarships Office

• 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) 2025-2026 
  -  English courses for HKU Business School

• Common Core Curriculum

• Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS)
  -  Student Support, Resources and Student Life

• HKU Co-operative Education Programme

• Information Technology Services (ITS)

  -  Introducing the University's IT Services

• HKU e-Portfolio

• Equal Opportunity Unit

• University Health Service

• HKU Student Visa