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Arrangement for the 90th Congregation
Since Hong Kong and many parts of the world are still under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University’s congregation of this year will be conducted in a simplified and dignified manner. In order to avoid a large crowd gathering, the centralized ceremony that is usually held at the University Mall will be replaced by ceremonies organized by Colleges and Faculties.
Details of the ceremonial times and venues of the 90th Congregation (Conferment of Bachelor’s Degrees) organized by respective Colleges on 4 November 2021 are as follows:
|
College |
Time |
Venue |
|
Chung Chi |
14:00-16:00 |
Chung Chi College Chapel |
|
New Asia |
10:00-11:30 |
The University Mall |
|
United |
16:00-17:30 |
The University Mall |
|
Shaw |
10:30-12:00 |
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall |
|
Morningside |
11:30-13:00 |
Lee Hysan Concert Hall |
|
S.H. Ho |
14:00-15:30 |
Ho Sin Hang Hall |
|
CW Chu |
11:00-12:30 |
Chong Kin Wo Hall |
|
Wu Yee Sun |
14:30-16:00 |
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall |
|
Lee Woo Sing |
13:00-14:30 |
The University Mall |
Details of the ceremonial times and venues of the 90th Congregation (Conferment of Master’s and Doctoral Degrees) organized by respective Faculties are as follows:
|
Date |
Faculty |
Time |
Venue |
|
5-Nov (Fri) |
Arts |
10:30-12:00 |
The University Mall |
|
Engineering |
11:00-12:30 |
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall |
|
|
Science |
14:30-16:00 |
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall |
|
|
Social Science |
14:30-16:00 |
The University Mall |
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6-Nov (Sat) |
Education |
10:00-11:30 |
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall |
|
Business Administration |
11:30-13:00 |
The University Mall |
|
|
Law |
14:30-16:00 |
Sir Run Run Shaw Hall |
|
|
Medicine |
15:15-16:45 |
The University Mall |
|
Parking
The car park opposite to the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, will be temporarily closed from 17 October to 12 November for arranging 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 4-6 November.
Suspension of Classes
On 4 November, full-time undergraduate classes (except MBChB Programme Years 4-6) and postgraduate classes will be suspended.
Infection Prevention Measures
All graduates and guests attending the ceremonies are required to wear surgical masks and keep social distancing at all times. Measurement of the graduates and guests’ body temperature will be arranged before entering the ceremonial grounds or live webcasting venues. Hand sanitizers will be available at the venues for those in need.
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 Strong Wind Signal No. 3 is hoisted, the University will launch the contingency plan. Upon an official announcement, the 90th Congregation organized by New Asia College, United College, Lee Woo Sing College and Faculties of Arts, Social Science, Business Administration and Medicine will be changed to live streaming online. The indoor ceremonies for Chung Chi College, Shaw College, Morningside College, S.H. Ho College, CW Chu College, Wu Yee Sun College and Faculties of Engineering, Science, Education and Law will not be affected. If the contingency plan is to be implemented, details will be broadcast at the University MTR Station and posted on the congregation website on the day at here.
Contingency
If the pandemic worsens, a virtual ceremony in an online format will be arranged. The announcement will be made on the congregation website at here.