The College Organic Farming Scheme was first launched in 2008. Its main objective is to arouse the College members’ awareness in greening and environmental protection through participating in gardening activities. The farming scheme is now opened for application, all College members are welcomed to apply. Details are as follows:
Venue: Organic farm at the backyard of Adam Schall Residence
Size of Plots: Approximately 60cm x 330cm per plot
Period: 1/2/2022 – 31/5/2022
Quota: 7 (Priority will be given to students. Places will be allocated by drawing lots if the number of applicants exceed the quota.)
Balloting date（if necessary）：12:45p.m. , 24/1/2022 (UCA405 Conference Room)
Fee : Successful applicants are required to pay $20 for the rental fee of farm plot and $200 for deposit. The deposit will be refunded after the rental period.
Enrolment: Application form is available from Dean of Students’ Office, United College. Completed form should be submitted by 20/1/2022.
moreThe payment due date of tuition and hostel fees for the Term 2 of 2021-2022 is 31 January 2022. 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=13643936) and upload relevant documents as instructed on or before 12:00 noon of 26 January 2022. Incomplete and late applications will not be processed.
moreUnited College students may consult the following project supervisors to obtain possible chances of being student helpers.
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There are 6-8 College Assemblies to be held at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall in 2 Academic Terms of each year, while some smaller scale College Assemblies will be held on the College and University campus. The “College Assembly Time” is usually scheduled at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays, while some College Assemblies will be organized in weekday afternoons. Some related activities, such as seminars and lectures, will also be organized as parts of College Assemblies. Details on time and venue of these related activities will be released on the College Assembly website.
moreThe UC Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students would like to conduct an open consultation on revision of hostel selection criteria for 2022-2023. It is recommended that student societies which have been properly registered with the UC Dean of Students’ Office would also be given consideration under the hostel selection criteria.
moreThe UC Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students is now looking for a student helper to assist in the upcoming hostel selection exercises for regular-term residence, including design a computer programme and input application data. The remuneration includes HK$22,000 allowance plus free accommodation for the summer months of 2022, if situation allows.
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The Language Improvement Project 2021-22 Spring Programmes will be open for application from 13 to 28 Jan 2022. All courses will be offered to UC students for free.
Interested students please apply online by 12:00pm, 28 January 2022.
For more details, please refer to the LIP website.
moreThe College scholarships and awards tenable in the second term of 2021-2022 are now open for applications and nominations. Interested students please read the Application Details via the respective links and submit application materials through the relevant online forms during the period from 10 January to 5:30pm of 21 January 2022. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.
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Dr Henry Fong Yun Wah, College Trustee, passed away on 6 January 2022 at the age of 98. Dr Fong served as Trustee of United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong since 1966, dedicated his life more than a half-century in contributing to the university development and College education.
The College expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Dr Fong and extends our deepest condolences to his family.
moreIn view of the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in HK, the government will tighten up social distancing measures with effect from 7 January 2022 which include prohibition of dine-in service at canteens from 6:00pm in the evening.
United College Student Canteen will have the following dine-in and take away arrangements during the evening timeslot in order to comply with the latest requirements announced by the government.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00am – 8:45pm
Saturday 11:00am – 8:45pm
Last order for dine-in service: 5:30pm
Take-away and delivery service (over HK$60) will continue after 6:00pm.
Please click the following links for the updated take-away menu:
Joyful Inn Facebook webpage: https://www.facebook.com/joyfulinn2016
Joyful Inn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyful_inn/
(Please WhatsApp 9094 1558 to place your order)
United College Canteen Management Committee
moreUnited College Wu Chung Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary on CUHK campus starting from 3 January 2022. To celebrate this significant occasion, the Library is now holding a virtual and physical display to reminisce about its developments over the years and to showcase its unique collections.
Application results and registration guidelines for second term residence in 2021-22 have been announced on the College website on 23 December 2021. Residents who have been assigned hostel places only in the second term are advised to check-in at their respective hostels in the afternoon of Monday, 3 January 2022. Residents should bring their student identity cards, two recent photos, together with a copy of their vaccination record / medical proof showing unfit for vaccination and negative PCR nucleic acid test report (where applicable) for registration. Residents unable to check-in at the scheduled time should apply in writing to the respective wardens for late check-in at least two working days in advance. Failure to do so may mean cancellation of the hostel places allocated. Successful applicants will receive billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by email.
more“Looking back, the days I spent with them on the mountain has turned out to be the best time in my life.”
This was how Mr Mau Hou Cheong (02/COMM), the vocalist of a local band as well as the alumnus of United College, described the schooldays at the College in the “We Unite on the Mountain Top” video. Indeed, different stories are putting on stage every day on this mountain, which generate fond and unique memories to UCians over the past 65 years. We invite you to create a short video telling us your story! Make a short video of your UC times so that we can piece together the unforgettable moments we have had at the college!
We recommend the video to be filmed within 1 minute in length using simple video production equipment like smart phones! You can choose your own way of presentation like vlog, talk show, challenge, interviews, drama and so on. Give a full play to demonstrate your creativity while presenting your UC story!
Theme: My UC Memories
Eligibility: UC students ｜UC alumni ｜UC staff
Categories: Individual or group submission is welcomed, yet all entries will be evaluated at the same pool.
Video format: Videos within 60 seconds and suitable for posting on Instagram
The Results of the Alumnus TO Cho-Yee Award for Chinese Classical Art in 2020-21 are confirmed as follows.
moreDue to the sudden breakdown of cooking equipment, lunch service of College Si Yuan Amenities Centre will be suspended till further notice. Snacks and drinks will be available as usual.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
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The College has a lot of design/production-related work every year, which could provide a platform to show off your talent. If you dream to see the creation of your own on social media of the college, you are most welcome to join our design team. We would contact you directly when suitable work matches your interested area.
moreThe 2021-2022 UC award recipient lists for admission scholarships and academic awards have been announced on the College website on 22 Oct 2021. Award recipients will be notified by the College in writing.
moreThere are 6-8 College Assemblies to be held at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall in 2 Academic Terms of each year, while some smaller scale College Assemblies will be held on the College and University campus. The “College Assembly Time” is usually scheduled at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays, while some College Assemblies will be organized in weekday afternoons. Some related activities, such as seminars and lectures, will also be organized as parts of College Assemblies. Details on time and venue of these related activities will be released on the College Website.
moreThe opening hours of the United College canteens from Monday, 6 September 2021 will be as below:
Student Canteen
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am – 8:45 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 8:45 pm
Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
Tea House
Monday-Friday: 12:00 noon – 8:45 pm
Staff Canteen (will reopen in early October, 2021)
Monday-Friday: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
United College Canteen Management Committee
moreUnited College students may consult the following project supervisors to obtain possible chances of being student helpers.
moreTo celebrate the 65th Anniversary of United College, all United College Alumni who join the Alumni Association on or before 31 July 2022 can enjoy a 50% discount on the life membership fee (i.e. HK$250). Please fill in the online application form at the webpage of United College Alumni Association: http://www.ucaa.org.hk
morePassword 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.
morePlease download and fill in the application form below, and submit to Dean of Students’ Office, United College for booking student activity venue and equipment.
Please read the guideline carefully before application.
moreRegistered student organisations can apply for displaying of promotional material at United College campus under the following procedure.
moreFor application of certifying letter of student identity, programme of studies, expected year of graduation, University awards / qualifications and transcripts, please refer to the website of University’s Registration and Examinations Section, Registry.
Online application
