Student and Course Registration
Eligible applicants who can proceed to Student Registration will receive an announcement on the CUHK Application Portal and an email “CUHK – Your Admission Status and Guide on Student/Course Registration” through your registered email account.
To become eligible, applicants must have:
- fulfilled the admission conditions (if applicable),
- completed the document verification procedures, and
- been approved a CUHK student visa.
Meanwhile, please also read the information for all Year 1 students on Registration and Examinations Section, Registry website at https://www.res.cuhk.edu.hk/undergraduate-students/information-for-new-students/ (The “Information for New Students” section of the website will be available on 1 August 2026. Please stay tuned.)
Schedule and Important Information
Online Student Registration
From
4
AUG
onwards
- Eligible students will be informed of the online student registration date / period and other details by email and through the CUHK Application Portal.
- Details – Appendix 1 (Registration period of 4 – 9 August is only applicable to applicants who become eligible by 9 August.)
- For applicants who become eligible after 9 August, separate information on V-code, registration period and other details will be provided in due course.
Pre-arrival and academic support from the Office of Student Affairs
From
4
AUG
onwards
To facilitate your transition to university life, Learning Enhancement Officers (LEOs) from the Office of Student Affairs will host interactive online consultation sessions throughout August:
-
Pre-Arrival & Living in Hong Kong Sessions (4 & 14 Aug): Essential insights into CUHK’s structure, student support services, and practical tips for living on and off campus.
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LEOs Consultation: Planning for Your University Learning Journey (17–18 Aug): Guidance on course enrollment procedures, assessment/graduation requirements, and hands-on practice with CUSIS.
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LEOs Consultation: Learning Resources @ CUHK (21 Aug): An introduction to key campus resources, including the Library, Independent Learning Centre, Office of Academic Links, and Co-op@CUHK.
For the schedule and registration, please go to https://lces.osa.cuhk.edu.hk/non-local-students-support/pre-arrival-information-sessions/iso/(click “Programme”).
In addition to LEO support, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor. The Registration and Examinations Section (RES) will email your advisor details directly to your student email account (@Link Email) after you have successfully completed student registration.
Apply for exemption of Chinese / English Language Courses (if applicable)
From
17
AUG
onwards
For details, please visit Registration and Examinations Section, Registry website at https://www.res.cuhk.edu.hk/cusis/transfer-credit-exemption/info-on-course-and-unit-exemptions-for-undergraduate-students/. (The information will be available on 1 August 2026. Please stay tuned.)
Online Course Registration
1
SEP
10:00am-10:00pm
Only applicable to students who have completed online student registration procedures successfully by 21 August 2026 5:00pm.
Upload activated student visa and landing slip
Upon
Arrival
- Students MUST activate the student visa and obtain a Landing Slip before attending any classes.
- Remember to upload your landing slip and complete the visa related information on CUSIS upon arrival.
CU Link Card Collection
From
25
AUG
onwards
Please visit CU Link Card Centre website at https://culink.cuhk.edu.hk/new-undergraduate-student-id-card-distribution-schedule/ for the details of your CU Link Card collection arrangement.
Online Course Add/Drop (e-add/drop)
14
SEP
20
SEP
Only applicable to students who have completed online student registration procedures successfully.
Anti-Scam Awareness Quiz
By
30
SEP
- To safeguard your personal security, all incoming students admitted in the 2026–27 academic year and thereafter are required to complete and pass the online “Anti-Scam Awareness Quiz” on Blackboard.
- How to access: Blackboard > Courses > Anti-Scam Awareness Quiz
- Deadline (Term 1 Intake): On or before 30 September 2026
- Deadline (Term 2 Intake): On or before 31 January 2027
Note1: Failure to complete the quiz by your applicable deadline will result in the suspension of your CU Link Card campus access and attendance-taking functions. Read official OSA Announcement.
Note2: You can access to Blackboard only after completion of Online Student Registration.
Submit Hong Kong ID Card Copy to CUHK Registration and Examination Section (RES) office (if applicable)
By
30
OCT
- Obtain Hong Kong ID Card from Registration of Persons Offices, Immigration Department
within 30 days of arrival - Details – Appendix 2
- How to apply?