Student Orientation 2026
Orientation
We’re excited to welcome our new students to a mandatory Student Orientation on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This is your opportunity to meet your professors, explore your new environment, and gain all the essential information you need to excel in your studies at SCM with confidence.
26 Aug 2026
[Undergraduates] 11:00am – 4:30 pm
[MFACM & MACM] 11:00 am – 12:50 pm
[Undergraduates & MFACM] M3017 Lecture Theatre 1, L3, Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, CityUHK
[MACM] Online Zoom Meeting |
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In the event of Typhoon Signal Pre-No. 8 or above or a Rainstorm Black Warning being hoisted, the University / School Orientation Programmes on 26 August 2026 will be postponed to 28 August. The schedules will remain unchanged.
Programme Rundown
For Undergraduate Programmes - BACM, BAS, BScCM & BDSCM (face-to-face)
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1. Welcoming Address |
11:00 am – 11:10 am |
Lecture Theatre 1 (M3017), L3, CMC
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2. Introduction of Academic and Teaching Staff |
11:10 am – 11:40 am | |
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3. SCM Academic Policy |
11:45 am – 12:10 pm | |
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4. SCM Student Leadership Award |
12:10 pm – 12:20 pm | |
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5. Introduction of Student Event Team (SET) |
12:20 pm – 12:25 pm | |
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6. UG Advisor-Advisee Meeting |
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Gallery (M3301), L3, CMC |
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7. Language Centre (LC) Briefing |
1:35 pm – 1:45 pm | Lecture Theatre 1 (M3017), L3, CMC |
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8. Career and Leadership Centre (CLC) Briefing |
1:55 pm - 2:10 pm | Lecture Theatre 1 (M3017), L3, CMC |
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9a. Individual Talk for BACM new students of Major-based, Advanced Standing I & II |
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
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Lecture Theatre 1 (M3017), L3, CMC |
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9b. Individual Talk for BAS new students of Major-based, Advanced Standing I & II |
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | Shun Hing Theatre (M3090), L3, CMC |
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9c. Individual Talk for BDSCM (Undeclared Major) new students |
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | Future Cinema Studio (M6094), L6, CMC |
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9d. Individual Talk for BScCM new students of Major-based, Advanced Standing I & II |
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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P4703 (Purple Zone), L4, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building (YEUNG) |
The schedule of SCM Oweek 2026 for Undergraduates: To be announced
Remarks: New students will receive the information from their mentors.
For MFACM (face-to-face)
| Event | Time | Venue |
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1. Welcoming Address |
11:00 am – 11:10 am
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Lecture Theatre 1 (M3017), L3, CMC
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2. Introduction of Academic and Teaching Staff |
11:10 am – 11:40 am | |
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3. Welcome message and curriculum briefing on MFACM |
11:50 am – 12:20 pm | Future Cinema Studio (M6094), L6, CMC |
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4. Academic Honesty |
12:20 pm – 12:45 pm | |
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5. Career and Leadership Centre (CLC) Briefing |
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm |
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6. The Power of Play Exhibition Guided Tour Curated by Professor Espen Aarseth, this exhibition explores how games have become a vital form of cultural and collective interaction. |
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Indra and Harry Banga Gallery, 18/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, CityUHK |
For MACM (online)
| Event | Time | Venue |
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1. Welcoming Address |
11:00 am – 11:10 am | Online Zoom Meeting URL link will be sent to new students in due course |
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2. Introduction of Academic and Teaching Staff |
11:10 am – 11:40 am | |
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3. Welcome message and curriculum briefing on MACM |
11:50 am – 12:20 pm | |
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4. Academic Honesty |
12:20 pm – 12:45 pm | |
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5. Career Leadership Centre Briefing |
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm |
The POWER OF PLAY Exhibition
Exhibition Visit for Undergraduates and MACM students
Date: 28 August 2026 (Friday)
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
Venue: Indra and Harry Banga Gallery, 18/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, CityUHK
Free admission
Registration: https://forms.gle/xDGWZErGFfWZMYU5A
For more information about the exhibition, please refer to: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/bg/exhibitions/thepowerofplay/home
Useful Information
IT Services for Students: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/its/services-facilities/at-a-glance/it-services-students
Campus Directory: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cdo/download/CampusDirectory.pdf
Campus Map Wayfinder service: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/about/campus/map
Direction to SCM: https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/about-scm/contact-us
Catering Outlets on Campus: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/directories/catering
Library Services (including Media Resources Collection): http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/
MTR Student Travel Scheme: https://studenteapplication.mtr.com.hk/en
Student Development Services: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/
Scholarships: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admissions/scholarship