Over 260 local and non-local freshmen stepped into United College campus under the rising sun. As the first student activity of their university journey, the Organising Committee hoped that the 4-day-3-night Orientation Camp would help freshmen to adapt to university life, build meaningful connections, and deepen their understanding and sense of belonging to the College. This year’s Orientation Camp was held on campus from 25 to 28 August 2025, with the theme “United to Radiance”. Through a thoughtfully designed series of activities, students were encouraged to reflect on their roles as university students and envision a radiant and vibrant future.

Student activities in the College serve as a form of experiential learning. Students are not only responsible for proactively forming Organising Committees, designing and leading activities, but also for exploring the deeper meaning behind these events. While many College traditions are preserved in the activities, each innovative attempt by the Organising Committee students invites reflection on the significance of these traditions and the necessity of innovation, allowing freshmen to gain more relevant and meaningful learning experiences.

The Organising Committee would like express gratitude to Mr John K H Lee, President of United College Alumni Association (UCAA); Professor Stephen H S Wong, College Head; Professor Martin C S Wong, Associate College Head and Dean of Students; Professor Tang Sze Wing, Associate Head; Professor Faye S Y Tsang , Associate Dean of Students and Convenor of the Advisory and Working Group for College Orientation Activities; Professor Tse Chi Shing, Associate Dean of Students and Warden of Ping Fan Hall; Dr Leung Tak Wah, Associate Dean of General Education and Warden of Bethlehem Hall; Mr Wong On Tung, Warden of Hang Seng Hall; Ms Crystal K Y Cheung, Warden of Adam Schall Residence; Professor Vivian W Y Lee, Warden of Chan Chun Ha Hostel; Professor Nelson C Y Yeung, Warden of Choi Kai Yau Residence; Professor Tony K C Yung, Warden of Pak Chuen Hall; Mr Leo F H Ma, Branch Librarian, Wu Chung Library; Ms Dorothy K Y Chu, College Secretary; Ms Avril Y W Cheng, President of UC Student Union; Mr Wayne W C Tam, Chairperson of the Student Union Council; the representatives from UC Mainland Student Association and UC United Club in attending the Opening Ceremony of the camp on 25 August 2025. 

Professor Stephen H S Wong, College Head (4^th right); Professor Martin C S Wong, Associate College Head and Dean of Students (far left); Professor Faye S Y Tsang , Associate Dean of Students and Convenor of the Advisory and Working Group for College Orientation Activities (2^nd right); Ms Dorothy K Y Chu, College Secretary (far right); and Mr Max C Y Mak, Chairperson of the College Orientation Camp Organising Committee (3^rd right); and three Head Group Leaders officiated the roasted pig carving ceremony in the Pledging Event.

The College guests took a photo with the Freshmen at the Opening Ceremony.

The joint-Group competition and slogan chanting activity were held on 26 and 27 August at the Thomas H C Cheung Gymnasium.

The joint-Group competition

Slogan chanting activity

A night show was held on the third night of the Orientation Camp. After the night show, the students had the late-night supper outside Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building.

Professor Stephen H S Wong, College Head (4^th right); Professor Martin C S Wong, Associate College Head and Dean of Students (4^th left); Professor Lee Hung Kay, Associate College Head and Dean of General Education (2^nd right); Professor Tang Sze Wing, Associate Head (far right); Professor Tse Chi Shing, Associate Dean of Students and Warden of Ping Fan Hall (3^rd left); and Ms Dorothy K Y Chu, College Secretary (2^nd left) joined and support the late-night supper.