Hostel Application for UC Non-local Students during Non-guaranteed Year in 2025-2026 opens from 29 October to 5:30pm on 15 November 2024.
Non-local undergraduates wishing to reside on campus in their non-guaranteed year have to submit hostel applications to the College as instructed. A quota will be set aside for them but they will have to compete according to the prevailing selection criteria. These will include (a) academic performance, (b) participation in extra-curricular activities and (c) participation in hostel activities.
Incomplete forms and late applications will not be considered. Please read the following “Notice to Applicants for UC Hostel Accommodation” carefully before applying.
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To encourage students to organise and participate in arts and cultural activities, a new scheme was kicked started. Students can plan any activity with artistic or cultural elements for College’s review, and subsidy could be provided for the event if your application is successful.
Application Details:
Students or student groups must plan to hold the event between 1 January, and 31 May2025. The winners or units will be subsidised according to their programme proposals. Expenses will be reimbursed based on actual expenses , and the winning individuals or groups must submit an activity and financial report to the College.
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The award is established for encouraging students to participate in the Chinese classical art activities during leisure time, discovering and cultivating talents in this field. Details of application are as follows.
Entry Submission:
Submit an entry related to traditional Chinese arts and culture with an interpretation in 200 words, including suggestions on how the College should promote this type of Chinese art.
The content and format of the entry shall include but not limited to Chinese calligraphy, literature, paper-cutting, painting, opera, dance, Guoshu, music, etc. For performance (such as dance, music, Guoshu etc.), participants must submit a performance video not longer than 20 minutes.
Yearly Awards:
Grand Award: 2 (Cash prize of HKD$ 3,000 each)
Finalists: 10 (Cash prize of HKD$ 200 each)
Application:
Students should fill in the web form and upload their artworks. The original artwork should be submitted to the Dean of Students’ Office by 20 December 2024, 12:00nn (not applicable to performance art entries). Late submission will not be accepted. The result will be announced at late January 2025. All UC students are welcome.
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Applications are now open for the following College overseas exchange programmes tenable in 2025-2026 academic year.
Please apply on-line by 7 November 2024 (23:59). Please be reminded to carefully check the requirements and do your academic planning before signing up.
A Briefing Session of United College Globe-Oriented Active Learning (GOAL) Programme (2025-26) will be held on 30 October 2024 at 18:30 at C1 of T C Cheng Building. Returned exchange students will share their exchange experience during the briefing session. (Conducted in Cantonese).
moreHeads’ Night Talk
The Heads’ Night Talk organised by the College Student Union will be held on Monday, 28 October 2024 at 7:00 pm in the open area outside Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building.
Professor Stephen WONG, College Head; Professor Martin WONG, Associate Head and Dean of Students; Professor LEE Hung Kay, Associate College Head and Dean of General Education; Professor Faye TSANG, Associate Dean of Students; Professor TSE Chi Shing, Associate Dean of Students and Dr LEUNG Tak Wah, Associate Dean of General Education have been invited to meet students and share views on College related matters. All College students are cordially invited to attend the Night Talk.
The Lai Man Kit Scholarship is now open for application. This award aims at supporting UC students with financial difficulties, allowing them to concentrate on their studies and actively participate in the College activities to continue their personal development. Interested students are welcome to apply via the College on-line form during the period from 22 October to 5:30pm on 8 November 2024. Please read the details and guidelines carefully before applying.
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The Shamson Zeall Outstanding Award is now open for application. UC students with special education needs are welcome to apply via the College on-line form during the period from 22 October to 5:30pm on 8 November 2024. Please read the details and guidelines carefully before applying.
moreUnited College Staff Residence is accepting new applications from 16 Oct – 8 Nov 2024. A 3-room residential flat, flat D4, around 1015 sq. ft., will be available for rental application in this round. Successful applicant will be offered an initial licence of one year and the expected move-in date is by January 2025. Allocation of the flat will be solely determined by the United College Staff Housing Committee.
Applicant must be full-time University staff affiliated with United College and both married and unmarried staff are welcome to submit their applications. Teaching staff who are not entitled to University housing subsidy may also apply for the flat. Interested staff are advised to read the below information carefully before filling out the application:
(1) Important Notes for Applicants (P.1 of application form)
(2) Housing Regulations, Licence Fees & Utility Charges
The residential flat has been renovated with new windows. It is equipped with a gas cooker and water heater, which will be maintained by the College. All other furniture and appliances shall be prepared and handled by the licensee at his/her own cost.
Please submit your application form and supplementary document (if any) to Ms Sham, Secretary of the United College Staff Housing Committee by post or email on or before 8 November 2024 (Friday). Late applications will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Mr. Ben Law (3943 7573/ benlaw@cuhk.edu.hk) or Ms. Sham (3943 7598/ prissham@cuhk.edu.hk).
The above pictures are taken at flat D4.
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United College Social Innovation & Experiential Learning Project 2024-2025, Group Sense Social Innovation and Sustainable Development Award is accepting registrations from 11 Oct 2024 to 8 Jan 2025.
It aims to promote social innovation and to initiate sustainable development of the campus and the society. Through professional training and consultation, we encourage students to think from different perspectives and turn their creative ideas into some innovative projects which could help solve some social problems. We anticipate that their projects could effectively respond to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations, and will progressively develop and contribute to the sustainable development of a harmonious society.
The champion would be awarded a cash prize of HK$10,000, and a maximum seed fund of HK$20,000 to implement the project.
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(By invitation only)
United College 68ᵗʰ Anniversary Ceremony is going to be held at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, on Friday, 18 October 2024, at 11:30 am. Ms. Yan Hau Yee Lina, Chairman of the United College Board of Trustees, and Mr. Hui Koon Man Michael, the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Awardee, will address the assembly.
After the Ceremony, there will be the Anniversary Luncheon at the United College Staff Common Room on the Top Floor, Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building, United College, at 1:00 pm to celebrate the anniversary.
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Escape the hustle and bustle of university life and immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility. United College Student Wellness Programme, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS), is thrilled to invite you to a Fishpond Guided Tour and Sketching Workshop on October 12th, 2024.
Event Details:
Date: 12 October, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Tai Shan Wai
Language: Cantonese
Fee: $100 (including $50 refundable deposit)
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With the generous support of Hop Wai Tong, the Hop Wai Artist in Residence, organised by United College and co-organised by the Art Museum, will firstly launch in early October 2024.
The College is honored to invite Professor Ambrose Y C King to serve as the first Artist in Residence of United College this year, the theme is “The Art of Chinese Calligraphy”. Professor King is the former Vice-chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Head of New Asia College, as well as an Emeritus Professor of Sociology at CUHK. After his retirement, Professor King has devoted himself to Chinese calligraphy, pursuing humanistic spirit. His calligraphy style is strong and unique, known as the “King Style Calligraphy.”
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The United College Alumni Day 2024 will be held on 26 October 2024 (Saturday) on the College campus. The College invite all United College alumni and their families to join this annual reunion gathering to celebrate the College’s 68th Anniversary. The College would like to keep our alumni informed of the latest developments of the College, as well as to further strengthen the bond with our alumni.
Registration Methods:
Please register online by filling the webform: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13694006. All programmes are free of charge. Each participant may bring up to three family members to the event. A quota is set for each programme. All UC alumni are welcome to join on first-come-first-served basis.
For enquiries, please contact Ms Amy Luk at 3943 8654 or Ms Stephanie Lo at 3943 7771.
moreThe appeal results with the 2nd round room allocation and the updated waiting list for freshmen in UC student hostels have been announced on 20 September 2024. To view the results, please login by your CUHK email and the password which was sent to your email.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels from 20 to 25 September 2024. Late admission without notification to Warden and the College will be treated as relinquishing the hostel place. For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below.
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The deadline for applications of the Language Improvement Project has been extended until 12:00 noon on September 27, 2024. All programmes are FREE of charge and UC students are welcome to apply. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, eligible students who have successfully completed our local course(s) can receive the non-residence grant.
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Course code: |
Programme title |
Medium/Target Language |
Date |
Time |
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AU01 |
Project Chrysalis: How to Create Professional Pitch |
English |
Every Wednesday 9 – 30 Oct 2024 (4 Lessons) |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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AU02 |
敦煌遺書與中文學習的探討 |
Cantonese |
Every Monday 14 – 21 Oct 2024 (2 Lessons) |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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AU03 |
Daily Cantonese (Full) |
Cantonese and Mandarin |
Every Tuesday 8 Oct – 12 Nov 2024 (6 Lessons) |
6:00 – 8:00pm |
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AU04 |
A Latin America To Be Told And Spoken |
English |
Every Thursday 17 Oct – 7 Nov 2024 (4 Lessons) |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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The 57th Athletic Meet of United College (2024-25) will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Sir Philip Haddon-Cave Sports Field. We warmly invite all United College students to participate. To register, please log in and complete the online application form via the link below. Please ensure your registration is submitted before 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
moreThe payment due date of tuition and hostel fees for the Term 1 of 2024-2025 is 30 September 2024. If you wish to defer your payment due date because of financial difficulties or other reasons, please complete an Online Application Form (https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13695082) and upload relevant documents as instructed on or before 1 pm on 25 September 2024 (Wednesday). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
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Are you interest in video production, photography, design, interview, statistical analysis, computer programming/web design, or working at the College counter?
Do you want your work to be showcased on various college platforms and events?
Would you like to be involved in the College work during your free time, while earning extra income and gaining work experience?
Seize the opportunity to register as a student helper!
The College offers various job opportunities every year, allowing students to participate and showcase your talents. The College is now recruiting student helpers in following aspects:
Video Production🎞️
Photography📹
Design🎴
Translation📑
Interview & Script Writing📝
Date Input/Statistical Analysis📊
Website Design/Software Programming🖥
On duty at Dean of Students’ Office/Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory👩🏻💻
College staff will contact you when there is a suitable task available.
(!!!Just a reminder: Submitting some of your previous designs or portfolio will increase your chances of getting hired!!!)
Life has its ups and downs, and it’s natural to feel low sometimes.
Want to comfort a friend but don’t know where to start?
When someone close to you is troubled, and you’re at a loss for what to do, or maybe your own emotions are tangled up, and you’re looking for effective ways to feel better?
If you’ve ever had these thoughts, we invite you to join the Mental Health First Aid Course organised by the United College Student Wellness Programme.
The course, provided by the Breakthrough Counseling Center, covers concepts of mental health, knowledge about mental illnesses, and available community resources. This will enable you to support those around you during their emotional lows and accompany your loved ones through tough times. Additionally, participants who complete the entire course will receive a Mental Health First Aid Course Certificate (Youth Version) issued by the Hong Kong Mental Health Association, proving they have received basic training in mental health.
moreThe 50th United College Swimming Gala will be held at 5:30 pm on Thursday, 26 September 2024, at the University Swimming Pool. All United College students are welcome to join. To apply, please log in and complete the online application form by 11:59 pm on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
Online registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13694245
The registration results and the official schedule will be posted at the United College Thomas H. C. Cheung Gymnasium, all UC Hostels and Non-residential Halls, and the University Gymnasium at 12 noon on Monday, 16 September 2024.
For any inquiries, please contact the Chairperson of the 50th Swimming Gala Organising Committee, Miss Kam Yuen Wa, at 9825 8536 before 12 noon on Friday, 20 September 2024.
· Whenever you have the chance to do presentations, make speeches or even talk with strangers in English, do you find it difficult or feeling stressed to make a start?
· Do you want to master the public speaking skills and be confident when you are on stage?
· Do you want to improve your English and prepare well for interview opportunities?
United College Toastmasters Club (UCTMC) is willing to give you a hand! UCTMC is a place where you can have a lot of chances to practice public speaking, with evaluations from fellows so that everyone can be benefited. Please feel free to like and follow our social media:
Website: https://unitedcollegetmc.wixsite.com/toastmastersclub
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/uctmc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uctmc/
Still feeling the description too abstract? All United College students are welcome to join our Demo Meeting and experience the atmosphere of toastmasters. You may also take a good look at the speeches by experienced toastmasters, have a good chat with our members and know more about us. You will also have a chance to speak in the event! Details are as follows:
UCTMC Demo Meeting
Date: 19 September 2024 (Thu)
Time: 7:00pm – 9:15pm
Venue: UCC4, T C Cheng Building, United College
Registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13693999
Deadline of Registration: 18 September 2024
If you want to join UCTMC as member, please fill in the following form too:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13694134
Please call Miss Kate Chau of the College Dean of Students’ Office at 3943 7582 for further enquiries.
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Language Improvement Project 2024-25 Autumn Programmes are now open for application from 2 to 20 September 2024. All courses will commence from early October onwards. All programmes are FREE of charge and UC students are welcome to apply.
The following courses will be offered in this term:
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Course code |
Programme title |
Medium/Target Language |
Date |
Time |
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AU01 |
Project Chrysalis: How to Create Professional Pitch |
English |
Every Wednesday 9 – 30 Oct 2024 (4 Lessons) |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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AU02 |
敦煌遺書與中文學習的探討 |
Cantonese |
Every Monday 14 – 21 Oct 2024 (2 Lessons) |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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AU03 |
廣東話生活應用 |
Cantonese and Mandarin |
Every Tuesday 8 Oct – 12 Nov 2024 (6 Lessons) |
6:00 – 8:00pm |
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AU04 |
A Latin America To Be Told And Spoken |
English |
Every Thursday 17 Oct – 7 Nov 2024 (4 Lessons) |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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The room allocation results for upper-year students have been announced on 29 August 2024. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels between 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday, 1 September 2024. For details and documents required upon check-in, please refer “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels (2024-2025)”.
moreThe hostel application results with room allocation for freshmen have been announced on the College website on 29 August 2024. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail. They are required to pay the hostel fees at the same time as the tuition fees. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 6 September 2024.
The hostel places vacated by students opting to relinquish their rooms will be assigned by the College to students on the waiting list. Unsuccessful applicants may lodge appeals to the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students via the College online form https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13693798 before 10:00 am of 6 September 2024 if they have special reasons not previously mentioned in their applications. Relevant documents should be uploaded together as instructed. Results of appeals and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 20 September 2024.
Student residents (local freshmen) are advised to check-in at their respective hostels between 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday, 1 September 2024. For details and documents required upon check-in, please refer “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels (2024-2025)”.
moreDate: 14 November, 2024, Thursday
Time : 12:30pm – 2:45pm
Venue: Sir Run Run Shall Hall, CUHK
Graduation Ceremony Website of the University:
https://cong.cuhk.edu.hk/
N.B.: Graduates are required to register online on or before 30 September 2024 for joining the Graduation Ceremony.
Other graduation events will be held by the College on 14 November 2024:
Group Photo for All Graduates of United College 2023-2024
Time: 3:15pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Tsang Steps of United College
Collection of Graduation Gift
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue: United College Campus
Applications for UC student hostel accommodation for 2024-2025 will be open from August 22 to 10 a.m. on August 26, 2024. UC local freshmen who want to experience hostel life can apply via the webform. Relevant documents should be uploaded as instructed. Students who have received the UC Free Hostel Scholarship should also submit their applications. Incomplete forms and late applications will not be considered. Please read the “Notice to Applicants” and “Student Hostel Regulations” carefully before applying.
*Non-local freshmen do not need to submit application for the hostel places in 2024-2025 since the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid has already arranged with the College.
moreGEUC1000 “College Assemblies”
Important Notes for Freshmen in 2024-25
➢ For 2024-25, students in the class are required to attend 3 College Assemblies per Term in Person or via ^Live Stream.
^Live Stream will be broadcasted in the classrooms near Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. No video link will be provided.
➢ Details will be released at noon on 2 September 2024 (Mon) on College Website.
➢ College website: https://www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk/general-education/courses/
➢ Online registration starts from 11:30 am on 6 September 2024 (Fri).
➢ Registration website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ras
*Please use the University email account to register for e-tickets online.
➢ All e-tickets are on first come, first served basis.
➢ After registration, in case students would like to change to another session, please return your registered e-ticket on the registration website before 8:00 am on the date of the concerned session. After the return, students can register for another session among those assemblies with tickets remained.
moreThe appeal results and 2nd round hostel places allocation for UC regular-term residence 2024-2025 have been announced on 28 June 2024. Please login by your CUHK email with the password which has been sent to you by email to view the results.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the University Finance Office by email. They are required to pay the hostel fees together with the tuition fees at the beginning of the new academic year. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before noon of 12 July 2024. Otherwise, they will be disqualified from applying for hostel accommodation in the following academic year.
Residents who will reside in UC student hostels and wish to choose roommate(s) should submit applications by completing “Roommate(s) Selection Form” as below before noon of 12 July 2024.
For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below. For the students who will reside in I-House, the room allocation and check-in procedures will be informed by I-House Staff via email.
moreThe application results for UC Regular-term Residence 2024-2025 have been announced on 31 May 2024. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Residents who will reside in UC student hostels and wish to choose roommate(s) should submit the following “Roommate(s) Selection Form” before noon of 12 July 2024.
Successful applicants wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before noon of 12 July 2024. Otherwise, they will be disqualified from applying for hostel accommodation in the following academic year.
Unsuccessful applicants may lodge appeals by submitting the following appeal application form to the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students before noon of 7 June 2024 if they have special reasons not previously mentioned or need to submit documents as supplementary information. Appeal results and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 28 June 2024.
For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below. For the students who will reside in I-House, the room allocation and check-in procedures will be informed by I-House Staff via email.
moreShum Wai Yau and Kong Fook To Belt and Road First-in-the-Family Tertiary Education Admission Scholarship aims at encouraging the United College non-local Year-one students who come from Belt and Road countries and are the first generation in the family to actively participate in various college activities on campus as well as striving for study time for better academic results. Each successful applicant will be awarded HK$20,000 and the scholarship is renewable in the normative period of study for a maximum tenure of 4 years according to good academic result and conduct.
Interested students please read the application details and apply on-line at the College webpage during the period from 16 September to 5:30pm of 27 September 2024. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview in October.
moreThe newly appointed office-bearers of the Student Union Council assumed office on 15 March 2024. Their term will last until 28 February 2025. The new office-bearers of the Student Union Council are as follows:
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主席Chairperson |
蔡汶軒 (歷史/三) CHOY Man Hin (HIST/3) |
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副主席Vice-chairperson |
葉沛希 (政治與行政學/⼆) IP Pui Hei (GPAD/2) |
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秘書Secretary |
何梓雋 (護理學/⼀) HO Tsz Chun (NURS/1) |
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總務General Affairs Officer |
呂陶 (內外全科醫學/⼀) LUI To (MEDU/1) |
The Creative Media Studio of the Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory, United College provides a versatile space for UC students. In addition to facilitating various types of productions, the studio can also be transformed into a venue for hosting activities. The studio currently offers the following services:
►Chill & chat | Group Discussion | Small Event | Formal Meeting
► Record Video Resumes | Portrait / Product Photography | Sound recording & mixing | Video recording & Live Streaming
►Tailor-made shooting plans (subject to service charge)
The service hours of the Creative Media Studio have been extended to weekday evenings and Saturdays. Students who would like to use the studio can now fill out an online form to make a reservation. The updated service hours are as follows:
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Monday to Friday |
10am – 9pm |
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Saturday |
10am – 4pm |
*Except Public Holidays
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Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory of the is now offering the Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) borrowing service. UC student may come to the lab in-person and present valid CUlink to College staff on duty at the lab, complete an online booking form, and pay deposit for borrowing the SSD!
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before using this service.
moreThe opening hours of buildings at United College are shown as below.
Tsang Shiu Tim Building & T C Cheng Building
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Monday to Friday |
8:00am – 10:30pm |
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Saturday |
8:00am – 5:00pm |
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Sunday, Public Holidays and University Holidays |
Closed |
Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building
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Monday to Sunday, and Public Holidays |
8:00am – 10:30pm |
Password for AV Equipment Cabinet will be provided by completing electronic form in the link below only. (Requested by fax / email will not be addressed)
IMPORTANT NOTE
In order to maintain the highest security level for the AV Equipment Cabinets in classrooms, please keep the password for your personal use / relevant lecturing staff ONLY. Passwords will be changed every academic year.
moreMany thanks to our College alumni, Mr CHAN Pan (2016/PHAR) and Ms AU Sui Man Shermen (2018/MEDU) for their wonderful drawings. High-definition wallpapers can be enlarged to download for Zoom meetings.
moreRegistered student societies of United College can book venue or borrow equipment from the College. Please submit your application via the online form below.
Registered student organisations can apply for displaying of promotional material at United College campus under the following procedure.
moreApplication Period: All Year
The Certifying Letter issued by the College now accepts “online application“. Student are required to submit the completed application form and related information. The process of student applications takes around 7 working days under normal circumstances. Please bring along your SID card and collect the Letter after 7 working days at the Dean of Students’ Office, 2/F Tsang Shiu Tim Building, United College.
Note: The College only offers ‘Reference Letter for Bank Account’ to local licensed banks under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
The office hours of the DSO counter service are as follows:
Term Time
Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
Term Break & Summer Vacation
Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00 am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 5:30 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 5:45 pm
For application of certifying letter for student identity, programme of studies, expected year of graduation, University awards / qualifications and transcripts, please contact the University’s Registration and Examinations Section, Registry or register via the following link.
Online application
