On Arrival
There are a number of things which you will need to take care of upon arrival.
Things to Do
HALL CHECK-IN
Upon arriving in Hong Kong, you should first head directly to your assigned hall for check-in. Check-in service is available from 8:45 am to 10:00 pm (closed between 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm), Monday to Sunday.
Students who have applied for university housing will receive the hall assignment notification email approximately one week before the earliest hall check-in date.
ORIENTATION
We have a wide range of orientation activities organized. Details are available here.
REGISTRATION
Undergraduate exchange students will attend university orientations, complete registration procedures, and obtain the HKUST Student Card before the start of the academic term. Here are the steps:
- Students must complete the registration online prior to arrival in Hong Kong.
- Bring your travel document and landing slip to one of the Welcome Sessions to collect the welcome package and obtain instructions to collect HKUST Student Card.
ACADEMIC INDUCTION
School representatives will brief you how to deal with your class enrolment at the academic induction. The sessions for Spring 2024 will take place on 30 January 2024. Please click onto the list below for the details.
School of Science
3:30 pm
Lecture Theater F
School of Engineering
3:30 pm
Lecture Theater B
School of Business and Management
3:30 pm
Lecture Theater A
School of Humanities and Social Science
3:30 pm
Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
Details will be announced by AIS in due course.
HONG KONG IDENTITY CARD
If you will be staying in Hong Kong for more than 180 days, you are required by law to apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) within 30 days upon arrival. Hong Kong law requires that you carry your HKID with you at all times.
To apply for the HKID, you must apply in person at the Registration of Persons Office at the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The HKID for new arrivals are issued free of charge. Bring your passport, identity documents, and the HKUST admission letter to support your application.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilise the appointment booking and form pre-filling service via one of the ways below:
- Online booking system ; or
- Immigration Department Mobile App
REGISTER WITH YOUR CONSULATE
You are advised to contact the consulate or embassy of your home country in Hong Kong, and enquire about possible citizen registration services. Some consulates and embassies maintain mailing lists or social media accounts for keeping their citizens updated on matters that concern them.
Check the contact information of your consulate or embassy here.