SUPPORT FACILITIES AND SERVICES

 

 

Student Services and Student Activities

 

Office of Student Affairs

 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is committed to providing its students with a holistic and balanced education, consisting of both formal and non-formal elements. The formal element is primarily academic pursuit, while the non-formal element includes non-academic and extracurricular activities and personal education. The Office of Student Affairs aims to facilitate the all-round personal development and growth of students of the University. We work with other professional units within the University and external resources to provide quality non-formal educational experience and support to our students. It is our goal to meet students’ progressive needs and help them realize their potential as they advance along their educational path at the University.

 

To achieve its goals, the Office of Student Affairs provides a wide range of services and programmes to our full-time students:

 

Administration and Amenities

1.

Manage various student amenities and facilities located in Benjamin Franklin Centre, John Fulton Centre, Pommerenke Student Centre, the Multi-purpose Hall, 1/F, Jockey Club Postgraduate Halls 2 & 3, as well as the University Swimming Pool. 

2.

Organize the Inauguration Ceremony.

 

Career Planning and Development

1.

Organize career guidance and enrichment programmes.

2.

Connect students with job information through placement services and job portals.

3,

Engage with employers to facilitate talent search and explore career opportunities.

4.

Coordinate experiential learning programmes, such as offshore internship programmes and mentorship scheme.

5.

Provide career counselling and advisory services.

6.

Introduce students to multimedia guidance resources.

7.

Conduct graduate employment survey.

 

Learning and Cultural Enhancement

1.

Offer consultation services to full-time students to support their adjustment and help with planning for university life.

2.

Coordinate and implement developmental programmes to enhance students’ learning experience.

3.

Foster internationalization through a range of cultural diversity initiatives.

4.

Oversee the management of the International House, the i-LOUNGE, and the CUHK Cultural Enhancement Funding Scheme to promote cultural inclusion.

5.

Offer comprehensive support services to non-local students.

6.

Foster communication and collaboration with associations of non-local students and postgraduate students, providing them with necessary support and assistance.

 

Student Experience and Development

1.

Provide guidance and support for student leaders, student bodies and associations.

2.

Foster student development through coordinating the provision of activity funds and CU-SuCCeSS, Student-run Coffee Shop Start Up Scheme.

3.

Offer non-formal, informal and whole-person education to students based on the I·CARE framework, and coordinate Student Development Portfolio.

4.

Organize various leadership development and service-learning activities for students.

5.

Coordinate matters related to orientation arrangements for new students.

6.

Coordinate the Outstanding Student Awards.

7.

Collaborate with government bodies, NGOs and different organizations in the community to provide local, mainland and overseas experiential learning opportunities to students.

 

Wellness and Counselling

1.

Provide psychological assessment and counselling services.

2.

Provide mental health screening and follow-up support for new students.

3.

Organize workshops and programmes on psychological wellbeing and personal growth.

4.

Promote mental wellness through educational activities and online platforms.

5.

Offer professional training and consultation to staff on student mental health issues.

6.

Coordinate support services for students with special educational needs (SEN).

7.

Enhance mutual support and promote mental wellness among students through peer support networks.

 

Enquiries

Please contact the Office of Student Affairs by:

 

OSA General Enquiry

3943 5909

osa@cuhk.edu.hk

Administration and Amenities

3943 3733

aaas@cuhk.edu.hk

Career Planning and Development 

3943 7202

cpdc@cuhk.edu.hk

Learning and Cultural Enhancement

3943 7945

lces@cuhk.edu.hk

Student Experience and Development

3943 7323

seds@cuhk.edu.hk

Wellness and Counselling

3943 7208/ 3943 3493

wacc@cuhk.edu.hk

 

Website: www.osa.cuhk.edu.hk