Important Dates and CIE Activities
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| 8.16 Fri | Retrieval of CIE Student Number | ||||||||||
| 8.16 - 21 |
Online Submission of Photo for Student Card
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| 8.20 - 9.16 | Complete WPDI online | ||||||||||
| 8.20 - 22 |
New Student Orientation
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| 8.22 Thur | Study Guide Activity for non-Chinese speaking and non-local students | ||||||||||
| 8.26 Mon | College English Taster (Compulsory) | ||||||||||
| Stepping Stones to College Success | |||||||||||
| Connections Hub: Ignite Your Campus Journey | |||||||||||
| 8.28 Wed | Release of semester timetable on MyBU-Study | ||||||||||
| 8.30 Fri | Login to SCEMoodle to view the enrolled courses and teaching materials | ||||||||||
| September | |
| 9.1 - 10.31 | Online application for MTR Student Travel Scheme |
| 9.2 Mon | 1st Semester Begins |
| 9.2 - 7 |
Application for course add/drop or change of section |
| 9.5 – 26 | Whole Person Development Programme in Orientation month |
| 9.30 Mon | Online submission of FASP and NLSPS application |
| 9.9 - 20 | New Student Survey and University Academic Profile |
Online Submission of Photo for Student Card and its Collection
- Students can retrieve their Student Number via this link on 16 Aug 2024. They should upload a colour passport photo to the University Student Card Photo Upload System during 16 – 21 Aug 2024. 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 2024) 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.
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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 Programme, the study path and articulation of the respective Concentration Studies/Programmes will be introduced.
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| Division of Communication - AD - HD in Art Tech Design |
20 Aug (Tue)
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| Division of Arts & Languages | 21 Aug (Wed) | |||
| Division of Applied Science | 21 Aug (Wed) | |||
| Division of Business | 22 Aug (Thu) |
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| Division of Social Sciences | 22 Aug (Thu) | |||
| 10:00am – 11:30am | Jumpstart Your College Life |
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| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Lunchtime | |||
| 12:30pm – 2:00pm | Orientation Carnival | |||
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Division Orientation & Concentration Studies/Programmes Session | |||
Venue : Auditorium, 1/F, Shek Mun Campus |
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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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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) |
Application (First-come, first-served) |
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SDC Bridging Workshop
Stepping Stones to College Success
Application Period : 1 - 22 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 | 26 Aug (Mon) |
| Time | 10:00am - 12:00pm / 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 Identical Sessions) |
| Venue | 701, 7/F Shek Mun Campus |
Application(First-come, first-served) |
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Connections Hub: Ignite Your Campus Journey
Application Period : 1 - 22 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 | 26 Aug (Mon) |
| Time | 10:00am - 12:30pm / 2:00pm - 4:30pm (2 Identical Sessions) |
| Venue | 5/F Interactive Commons, Shek Mun Campus |
Application(First-come, first-served) |
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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
| Date | 26 Aug (Mon) |
| Time | 9:30am - 11:30am (Arts and Languages & Applied Science) |
| Venue | Auditorium, 1/F, Shek Mun Campus |
*This event is compulsory. If you are unable to attend due to any unforeseen circumstances, please email us here.
Whole Person Development Programme in Orientation Month
- To help students master goal-achieving strategies in college life
- To foster personal development with cross-disciplinary and extra-curricular exposure
| Date | 4 - 25 Sept (Every Wed) |
| Time | 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
| Venue | Shek Mun Campus |
Application(First-come, first-served) |
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| Student Development Centre: ciesdc@hkbu.edu.hk / 3411 3303 | |
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 20-22 Aug are cancelled due to bad weather, the events/activities will be re-scheduled and conducted on 23 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
Associate Degree and Higher Diploma Programmes |
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