Information for UC Freshmen 2020-2021
27 August 2020
Dear Freshmen,
I would like to welcome all of you on behalf of United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, in joining our big family. Being a fresh “Glorious United Person”, you might not be familiar with our College at this moment, therefore, we have prepared some useful information for your immediate reference.
Here are the key services areas of the Dean of Students’ Office, please feel free to contact us when needed:
| Particulars | Telephone No. |
| Student Information | 3943-1750 |
| Student Activities / Venues / Facilities | 3943-1560 / 3943-7562 |
| Student Hostels / Non-residential Halls | 3943-7574 |
| Scholarships and Financial Aids |
3943-7578 /
3943-1696
|
| Student Exchange Programmes | 3943-7580 |
| General Education Programme | 3943-7570 |
| Language Improvement Project | 3943-1288 |
You can also take some time to browse the College freshmen homepage at https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/newstudents to get the most updated messages and news. If you have questions other than the above areas, please email to unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk, we will do our best to respond as soon as possible.
Lastly, I greatly encourage you to make good use of the resources available at both the College and the University levels, so that you could enjoy fruitful undergraduate years at United College.
Yours sincerely,
Alaster Lau
Associate Head and Dean of Students
United College
| 1. Notice of GEUC1011 "University, Life and Learning" / GEJC1120 "College, University and Community" | |
| Related Website | |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7570 |
| 2. Information of General Education Programme | |
| Related Website | |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7570 |
| 3. College Assemblies | |
| Information announcement date | 7 September 2020 |
| Related Website | http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/assembly/ |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 1750 |
| 4. Application for Admission Scholarships | |
| Application Period | 28 August to 11 September 2020, 5:30 pm |
| Related Website | https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/newstudents/en-gb/our-scholarships.html |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 1696 / 3943 7578 |
| 5. Application for Regular-term Residence (Freshmen) | |
| Application Period | Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, application for regular-term residence at UC student hostels in 2020-2021 will be suspended until further notice. |
| Related Website | https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/newstudents/en-gb/hostels.html |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7574 |
| 6. Globe-Oriented Active Learning (GOAL) Programme | |
| Related Website | https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/goal-programme/ |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7580 |
| 7. Application for Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme | |
| Application Period | 24 August to 11 September 2020 |
| Application Form | https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=10221160 |
| Related Website | https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/mentorship/ |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7582 |
| 8. Student Life Charter | |
| Related Website | |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7570 |
| 9. Language Improvement Project | |
| Related Website | https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/language-improvement-project/ |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 1288 |
| 10. Social Service Award Scheme | |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 1750 |
| 11. Information of Student Union | |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7570 |
| 12. 2020 United College Virtual Orientation Activity – Notes for Participants | |
| Related Website |
http://www.orientation.cuhk.edu.hk/en Online Registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/Ocamp/public/index.aspx Deadline: 26 August 2020 |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 1560 |
| 13.Toastmasters Club Introduction and Demonstration Meeting | |
| Application Deadline | 22 September 2020 5:00pm |
| Application Form | https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=10145522 |
| Related Website | https://unitedcollegetmc.wixsite.com/toastmastersclub?fbclid=IwAR0iNZpkGcO78j8GTy9ghyjUzSvMbRv3x8KaDW9e1gIicibNvlZI0eB1q08 |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 1948 |
| 14. Locker Application Procedure | |
| Application Period | 7 to 23 September 2020 |
| Enquiry Tel | 3943 7562 |
| 15. Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory | |
| Enquiry Tel | 2603 6366 |
