Important Message from Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS)
Orientation Regulations for Student Societies 2026
Dear Student Societies,
CEDARS is pleased to announce the publication of Orientation Regulations for Student Societies 2026 (“Orientation Regulations”) on 23 April 2026. The Orientation Regulations governs all matters related to Student-led Orientation Activities held by Student Societies during the Orientation Period between 10 August 2026 and 30 September 2026.
The purpose of the Orientation Regulations is to establish clear guidelines and a mechanism for Student Societies to follow. Through joint efforts with all the stakeholders, the University aims at ensuring the primary objectives of Student-led Orientation Activities, as stated in Section II Article 2 of the Orientation Regulations, can be achieved.
Student Societies aiming to organise Student-led Orientation Activities may send ONE Executive Committee member to attend the Briefing Session on Orientation Regulations for Student Societies 2026 organised by CEDARS, as follows:
| Date and Time | 15:00-16:00, 8 May 2026 |
| Venue | G/F – CBA, Chow Yei Ching Building, Main Campus |
| Mode | Hybrid |
| Language | English |
| Registration Link | https://wp3.cedars.hku.hk/form/web/ORegBriefing2026 |
| Registration Deadline | 1 May 2026 |
After attending the Briefing Session, Student Societies aiming to organise Student-led Orientation Activities shall submit the Agreement on Orientation Regulations for Student Societies 2026 via the Webform on or before 29 May 2026 as a pledge of adherence to the Orientation Regulations and follow the necessary action stipulated in the Orientation Regulations to be eligible to organise Student-led Orientation Activities.
CEDARS will publish the List of Officially-Acknowledged Student-led Orientation Activities (“the Official List”) on 30 June 2026. Only the Student-led Orientation Activities of the Student Societies that have duly fulfilled the requirement stipulated in the Orientation Regulations shall be posted in the Official List for New Students’ reference. Student-led Orientation Activities included in the Official List are allowed to book campus facilities/equipment and to use the University’s resources during the Orientation Period. Organisers, helpers and Participants shall bear their own risks and consequences for engaging in Student-led Orientation Activities that are not in the Official List.
For details regarding Orientation Regulations, please visit the website of CEDARS. Regarding arrangements for Student Body Registration and Hall Information Day 2026 (8August 2026 -9 August 2026), details will be announced in a separate email.
For enquiries, please contact us at 3917-2305 during office hours or email us at orientation@cedars.hku.hk. Thank you for your attention.
Regards,
CEDARS