25 August 2022
Dear Freshmen,
On behalf of the United College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, I would like to welcome all of you in joining our big family. Being a fresh “Glorious UCians”, you might be exploring various services of our College at this stage. Therefore, we have prepared some useful information for your easy reference.
You can also take some time to browse the College freshmen homepage to get the most updated messages and news. If you have questions other than the above areas, please email unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk and we will do our best to respond as soon as possible.
As we are currently affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Orientation Camp Organising Committee has arranged day camp activities on 30 August and 1 September 2022. If you have not yet registered for this event and would like to join now, please contact Ms Jade Lau, chairperson of the College Orientation Camp Organizing Committee at 6609 2719 or email uc22ocamp@gmail.com for registration.
Lastly, I strongly encourage you to make good use of the resources available at both the University and the College, so that you will enjoy a fruitful University life at the United College.
Yours sincerely,
Professor Martin Wong
Associate Head and Dean of Students
United College
General Education
Enquiry Tel: 3943 7570
College Assemblies
Information Announcement Date: 7 September 2022
Enquiry Tel: 3943 1750
Admission Scholarships
Application Period: 26 August to 9 September 2022, 5:30 pm
Enquiry Tel: 3943 7578 / 3943 1696
Regular-term Residence (Freshmen)
Application Period: 26 to 29 August 2022, 10:00 am
Enquiry Tel: 3943 7574
Globe-Oriented Active Learning (GOAL) Programme
Enquiry Tel: 3943 7580
UC Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme: Year of Calvin Y Y Wong 2022-2023
Application Period: 25 August – 9 September 2022
Enquiry Tel: 3943 1948
Student Life Charter
Enquiry Tel: 3943 7570
Language Improvement Project
Enquiry: 3943 1288
Social Service Award Scheme
Enquiry Tel: 3943 1750
United College Student Union
Enquiry Tel: 3943 7570
UC Orientation Camp 2022
Enquiry Tel: 3943 1560
UC Toastmaster Club
Enquiry: 3943 1948
Locker Application
Application period: 5 to 19 September 2022, 4:00pm
Enquiry Tel: 3943 7562
Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory and Creative Media Studio
Enquiry Tel: 2603 6366
United College Mini Art Fair
The College will organise a “UC Encounter” Mini Art Fair at the beginning of the academic year to welcome students coming back to the campus and provide an opportunity for newcomers to know more about the societies and activities of the college. There will be plenty of activities and it would be a fun night for both newcomers and senior students!
Date: 5/9/2022 (Monday); Rain plan on 9/9/2022 (Friday)
Time: 4 – 8 pm
Venue: Open space outside Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building
Highlights:
- Different booths are set up by student societies
- A Japanese-style crossbody bag# or other souvenirs can be redeemed by collecting 8 stamps in different booths
- A bus from Japan will be parked at UC from 3-6pm
- Japanese ema wall for making new year wishes
- Free ice cream (from 6-8pm)#
- Students’ performances
Can’t wait to see you at the event!
#Available while stocks last
