1965

Department of Extramural Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong was established, offering courses mainly in culture, art and languages.

1979

Began offering award-bearing programmes at certificate, diploma, advanced diploma and professional diploma levels.

1988

Started collaboration with professional organisations, as well as overseas and mainland academic institutions to offer award-bearing programmes.

1994

Renamed as the School of Continuing Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

1996

Introduced tailor-made corporate training services to various organisations in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

2001

Launched full-time Pre-associate Degree and Associate Degree programmes in 2001 and 2002 respectively. (These programmes have been run by The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community College since September 2005.)

2002

Began offering full-time Higher Diploma programmes, in support of Hong Kong SAR Government's initiative in enhancing access to higher education.

2005

Started admitting non-local students from Mainland China and South-East Asia for full-time Higher Diploma programmes.

2006

Renamed as the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Launched the full-time Top-up Undergraduate Degree programmes in collaboration with overseas universities.
Expanded the Central Learning Centre.

2007

Opened the Mongkok Learning Centre. (The Centre was closed in July 2012, while Tseung Kwan O Learning Centre was opened in September 2012.)

2008

Offered more than 200 programmes which were included in the Qualification Register.

2009

Offered about 500 CEF reimbursable courses.

2010

Launched the new School's emblem and set up five academies, namely the Creative Academy, Liberal Arts Academy, Management Academy, Professional Development Academy and Advanced Development Academy.

2011

Signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, strengthening cooperation between the two schools.

2012

Opened the Tseung Kwan O Learning Centre.
Launched Continuing and Professional Education Centre (CPEC), Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

2014

Launched the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) – Hong Kong Programme
Introduced the Diploma Programme in Foundation Studies

2015

Celebrated 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee