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Arrangements for the 92nd Congregation and College and Faculty Graduation Ceremonies

The 92nd Congregation and graduation ceremonies organised by respective Colleges and Faculties will be held from 9 to 11 November 2023 (Thursday to Saturday) on Shatin campus. Details are as follows:

Part 1: The 92nd Congregation

DateTimeVenue
9 November (Thursday)10:00-11:30The University Mall

Part 2: (I) College Graduation Ceremonies

DateCollegeTimeVenue
9 November
(Thursday)
Chung Chi14:00-16:00Chung Chi College Chapel
New Asia13:15-15:15The University Mall
United16:00-18:30Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Shaw12:30-14:45Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Morningside12:30-14:30Morningside Dining Hall
S.H. Ho14:00-15:30Ho Sin Hang Hall
C.W. Chu13:00-14:30Chong Kin Wo Hall
Wu Yee Sun12:30-14:00Shaw College Lecture Theatre
Lee Woo Sing16:15-17:45The University Mall

(II) Doctoral and Master’s Degrees Graduation Ceremonies

DateFacultyTimeVenue
10 November
(Friday)
Engineering 10:30-12:00Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Arts 10:30-12:00The University Mall
Science14:30-16:00Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Social Science14:30-15:30The University Mall
11 November
(Saturday)
Education10:00-11:30Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Business Administration10:00-12:00The University Mall
Law14:30-16:00Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Medicine15:00-16:30The University Mall

Suspension of classes

On 9 November, full-time undergraduate classes (except MBChB Programme Years 4-6) and postgraduate classes will be suspended.

Parking

The car park opposite the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall will be temporarily closed from early October to mid-November for the erection and dismantlement of canopies for the ceremonies. Some parking spaces near John Fulton Centre, University Administration Building, Lady Shaw Building, Sir Run Run Shaw Hall and Tin Ka Ping Building will be reserved for guests with special parking labels during 9-11 November.

Adverse weather arrangement

In the event of the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal, Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, all ceremonies will be cancelled. If the Amber or Red Rainstorm Warning Signal or Strong Wind Signal No. 3 is hoisted, the University might launch the contingency plan. Upon an official announcement, the 92nd Congregation for the presentation of the Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees and the graduation ceremonies organised by New Asia College, Lee Woo Sing College and Faculties of Arts, Social Science, Business Administration and Medicine will be broadcast online. The indoor ceremonies for Chung Chi College, Shaw College, United College, Morningside College, S.H. Ho College, C.W. Chu College, Wu Yee Sun College and Faculties of Engineering, Science, Education and Law will remain unchanged. The 92nd Congregation for the conferment of Honorary Degrees and the presentation of Doctoral Degrees will be moved to Sir Run Run Shaw Hall. If the contingency plan is to be implemented, details will be posted on the congregation website on the day.

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