Graduands may only attend the Congregation that most closely corresponds to their graduation period, provided they have met all graduation requirements by the cut-off date for that Congregation.
Those eligible for the award of a science degree from the Faculty will be invited to register for the Ceremony and will receive confirmation thereafter. If a graduand does not meet the requirements by the cut-off date, their pre-registration will be automatically cancelled, and they will be considered for the next Congregation.
Students who are uncertain about their eligibility are responsible for verifying that they can meet all graduation requirements and should consult their respective departments for clarification.
Yes, online registration is mandatory for both Graduands and their guests to obtain admission tickets for the Faculty Congregation. Online pre-registration/registration will be available through the Faculty’s Congregation Registration System. Please note that late registrations will NOT be considered under any circumstances.
For graduands who successfully complete the registration, electronic admission tickets (for both graduands and their guests) will be sent via email approximately one week prior to the Congregation.
Graduands will be assigned specific seat numbers in the Grand Hall. Admission tickets (either digitally on a mobile device or in printed copy) must be presented at the venue upon entry. Entry will NOT be permitted without a valid admission ticket.
No, academic dress will NOT be available for loan at the venue on the day of the Congregation. Graduands are required to arrange to borrow a full set of academic dress, including cap, hood, and gown in advance of the ceremony. For more information, please refer to the “Academic Dress” page on the HKU Congregation Website.
The Ceremony is a formal one, Graduands must wear the appropriate HKU Academic Dress for their degree. Graduands are advised to dress in formal attire and to avoid jeans, sandals or sneakers. Graduands who are not properly attired or who do not wear the correct HKU Science gown will not be permitted to go on stage.
For further details on suggested attire, please visit “Suggested Attire” page on the HKU Congregation Website.
For further enquiries, please contact Communications and Public Affairs Office at +852 39174263 or congmail@hku.hk.
Owing to the limited capacity, each Graduand may invite up to 2 family members or friends to the ceremony. Guest seating in the Grand Hall will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, while the remaining guests will need to join in either online or via our live broadcasting arranged in Lecture Theatres nearby.
Registration is required, and NO walk-ins will be allowed.
To ensure the ceremony proceeds smoothly, all Graduands are required to attend a pre-ceremony briefing. Please arrive at the venue at the time indicated on your admission ticket, typically 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
To attend the ceremony, please remember to bring:
- Your name card printed and folded in A5 size for presentation purpose, and
- Your Graduand admission ticket.
These items, along with guest tickets and important notes, will be sent by your registered email address you provided during registration.
All Graduands will be presented on stage. Those who arrive after their group has been presented will NOT be allowed to go on stage or be presented subsequently.
Children under the age of 6 are NOT permitted to enter the Congregation venue. All guests, including children aged 6 and above, must present a valid admission ticket to enter the venue.
Certificates will be available for collection after the Degree Congregation. The details will be announced on the “Certificate” page of the HKU Congregation Website.
For enquiries, please contact the Academic Services Office at +852 39172433 or asoffice@hku.hk.
Yes. All Congregation sessions will be broadcast live online for Graduands, their families and friends who are unable to attend in person. The live broadcast links for each session will be announced on the Faculty website closer to the event date.
Yes, official photographers will take individual photos of Graduands when they are presented on stage. These photos will be available for download from the Faculty website after the ceremony. Graduands will be notified by email at the address provided during registration.