Arrangements for the 94th Congregation and College and Faculty Graduation Ceremonies

The 94th Congregation and graduation ceremonies organised by respective Colleges and Faculties will be held from 14 to 16 November 2024 (Thursday to Saturday) on Shatin campus. Details are as follows:

94th Congregation for the presentation of doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees

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


College graduation ceremonies for bachelor’s degrees

DateCollegeTimeVenue

14 November (Thursday)

Chung Chi14:00-16:00Chung Chi College Chapel
New Asia13:15-15:15The University Mall
United12:30-14:45Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Shaw16:00-18:30Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Morningside12:30-14:30Morningside Dining Hall
S.H. Ho14:00-15:30Ho Sin Hang Hall
CW Chu13:00-14:30Chong Kin Wo Hall
Wu Yee Sun12:30-14:00Shaw College Lecture Theatre
Lee Woo Sing16:15-17:45The University Mall


Faculty graduation ceremonies for doctoral and master’s degrees

DateFacultyTimeVenue
15 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
16 November(Saturday)Education10:00-11:30Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Business Administration10:00-12:00The University Mall
Law 14:30-16:00Sir Run Run Shaw Hall
Medicine15:00-16:30The University Mall


Suspension of classes

On 14 November, full-time undergraduate classes (except MBChB Programme Years 4-6) and daytime classes of postgraduate programmes will be suspended.

Parking

The car park opposite the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall will be temporarily closed from mid-October to late-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 the ceremonies on 14-16 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 94th Congregation for the Presentation of Doctoral, 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, CW Chu College, Wu Yee Sun College and Faculties of Engineering, Science, Education and Law will remain unchanged. If the contingency plan is to be implemented, details will be posted on the congregation website on the day.

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