Important Dates and CIE Activities
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| 8.15 Fri | Retrieval of CIE Student Number | ||||||||
| 8.15 - 20 | Online Submission of Photo for Student Card | ||||||||
| 8.19 - 9.7 | Complete DASS21 | ||||||||
| 8.19 - 21 |
New Student Orientation
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| 8.21 Thu | Study Guide Activity for non-Chinese speaking and non-local students | ||||||||
| 8.25 Mon | College English Taster (Compulsory) | ||||||||
| 8.25 Mon | Stepping Stones to College Success | ||||||||
| 8.25 Mon | Connections Hub: Ignite Your Campus Journey | ||||||||
| 8.26 - 9.19 | Complete WPDI | ||||||||
| 8.27 Wed | Release of semester timetable on MyBU-Study | ||||||||
| 8.29 Fri | Login to SCEMoodle to view the enrolled courses and teaching materials | ||||||||
Online Submission of Photo for Student Card and its Collection
- Students can retrieve their Student Number via this link on 15 Aug 2025. They should upload a colour passport photo to the University Student Card Photo Upload System during 15 – 20 Aug 2025. For details of retrieving Student Number, please refer to the Student Orientation Guide.
- The schedule for collection of Student Card will be sent to students’ HKBU email in late August.
- Students who are under 18 years old (as of 1 Sept 2025) should complete and return the Letter of Consent to the College when they collect the Student Card.
Orientation Schedule
The New Student Orientation activities are designed to prepare new students for a smooth transition to college study. New students should attend the orientation activities.
New Student Orientation
Students will meet up with the Lecturers of their Concentration Studies/Programmes in the orientation. The academic requirement of the Associate Degree and Higher Diploma (HD) Programmes, the study path and articulation of the respective Concentration Studies/Programmes will be introduced.
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| Mainland and non-local students will receive an email with the links for online participation 2 days before the New Student Orientation. Those who have arrived in Hong Kong are expected to attend the New Student Orientation on-site. |
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Communication
Ms. Winnie Lau
(Associate Degree) (852) 3411 3339 Ms. Emily Ng (HD in Art Tech Design) (852) 3411 3157 ciecomm@hkbu.edu.hk |
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70th Convocation
Registration Period : 13 - 24 Aug
The Convocation is one of the traditions of the University to celebrate the beginning of an academic year. All new students are encouraged to attend the ceremony.
| Date | 29 Aug (Fri) |
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2:00pm – 3:30pm (Admittance will start at 1:30 pm and no admittance will be allowed after 2:00 pm) |
Study Guide Activity for non-Chinese speaking and non-local students
Application Period : 1 - 16 Aug
- To recapture the key points in New Student Orientation - useful academic study guide in preparing for college study and helpful resources in CIE
- To provide some tips for non-Chinese speaking / non-local students on smooth adaptation to college life
| Date | 22 Aug (Thur) |
| Time | 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Venue | 701, 7/F Shek Mun Campus or Online (Hybrid) |
SDC Bridging Workshop
Stepping Stones to College Success
Application Period : 1 - 21 Aug
- To provide new students with useful information and tips they "must know and learn" as college students
- To grasp basic skills and strategies on how to cope with a new learning environment in tertiary education
| Date | 25 Aug (Mon) |
| Time | 10:00am - 12:00noon / 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 Identical Sessions) |
| Venue | 701 Shek Mun Campus |
Connections Hub: Ignite Your Campus Journey
Application Period : 1 - 21 Aug
- To make new friends here and build up relationship network
- To kick-start your campus-life and develop quick adaptation
- To connect with senior year students and guidance counsellors
| Date | 25 Aug (Mon) |
| Time | 10:00am - 12:30pm / 2:00pm - 4:30pm (2 Identical Sessions) |
| Venue | 5/F Interactive Commons, Shek Mun Campus |
College English Taster
- To acquaint students with the English curriculum, assessment policies, and graduating requirements at CIE
- To introduce lecturers in the English Team to students
- To teach students how to communicate effectively with their lecturers
| 25 Aug (Mon) | |
| 9:30am - 11:00am | |
| Division of Applied Science | Division of Arts and Languages |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | |
| Division of Communication | Division of Business |
| Creative Communication Creative Digital Media Design |
Financial Management Marketing HD in Tourism and Hospitality Management |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | |
| Division of Communication | Division of Business |
| Film, Television and Digital Media Studies Media Communication HD in Art Tech Design |
Business Administration HD in Accounting |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | |
| Division of Social Sciences | |
| Venue: Library, 4/F, Shek Mun Campus | |
*This event is compulsory. If you are unable to attend due to any unforeseen circumstances, please apply for leave here.
**Read this FAQ page if you have questions about this event.
Whole Person Development Programme in Orientation Weeks
- To help students master goal-achieving strategies in college life
- To foster personal development with cross-disciplinary and extra-curricular exposure
| Date | 1 - 19 Sep |
| Venue | Shek Mun Campus |
Application: https://bit.ly/3J9EwjD |
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Enquiries Student Development Centre: smc_sdc@hkbu.edu.hk (Email) / 3411 3303 (Phone)
Remarks:  Throughout the academic year, join 5 WPDP activities to earn the WPD Award 🏅 and complete 8 to shine as a WPD Star 🌟. More activities will be regularly updated at https://www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk/main/en/student_development/college_events | |
Bad Weather Arrangements
(applicable to both on-campus and online events/activities including the New Student Orientation, Study Guide Activity, College English Taster, Stepping Stones to College Success, and Connections Hub: Ignite Your Campus Journey)| Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is lowered/cancelled |
Arrangement of all events/activities on the day |
| Before 7:30am | As usual |
| At or after 7:30am | Cancel/Reschedule* |
*If the orientation events/activities for the five academic divisions scheduled for 19-21 Aug are cancelled due to bad weather, the events/activities will be re-scheduled and conducted on 22 Aug (Fri) (from 10:00am to 1:00pm) via Zoom. Details will be sent to all affected students via email in due course.
Contact Us
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Associate Degree and Higher Diploma Programmes |
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Business
ciebus@hkbu.edu.hk
Communication Ms. Winnie Lau
(Associate Degree)
(852) 3411 3339
Ms. Emily Ng
(HD in Art Tech Design)
(852) 3411 3157
ciecomm@hkbu.edu.hk
(Associate Degree)
(852) 3411 3339
Ms. Emily Ng
(HD in Art Tech Design)
(852) 3411 3157
ciecomm@hkbu.edu.hk