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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Semester A 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
12 entries Aug 31 → Dec 19, 2026
Semester A 2026 Semester A 2026/27 Relevant now
Dec 21 → Jan 9, 2027
Semester Break after Semester A
Jan 11 → May 10, 2027
Semester B 2026/27 Semester B 2027
May 11 → Jun 5, 2027
Semester Break after Semester B
Jun 7 → Aug 7, 2027
Summer Term 2027
Aug 9 → Aug 28, 2027
Term Break after Summer Term
Aug 30 → Dec 18, 2027
Semester A 2027/28
Aug 30 → Dec 31, 2027
Semester A 2027
Jan 10 → May 9, 2028
Semester B 2027/28
Jun 5 → Aug 5, 2028
Summer Term 2027/28
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A C D G H O S A
AC1 Canteen The main student canteen located in the Yeung Kin Man Academic Building.
AC2 Canteen The canteen located in the Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building.
AC3 Canteen The canteen located in the Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, known for better views. C
Cornwall Street The main student residence cluster area located on Cornwall Street.
CSC Computing Services Centre, responsible for IT support and computer labs. D
Dem beat A rhythmic performance of chanting and clapping used by student societies to promote their group. G
Garden Cafe A staff and student restaurant located in the Academic Exchange Building.
GPA God A statue near the library entrance that students 'worship' or touch for good luck with grades. H
Hall 1 Jockey Club Humanity Hall, the first residence hall in the student residence area.
Hall 11 Jockey Club Hall, the newest residence hall located at the top of the hill.
Homey Homey Kitchen, a popular late-night eatery located within the Student Residence area. O
O-Camp Orientation Camp, a multi-day social event for freshmen organized by student societies. S
SDS Student Development Services, the office providing counseling and career support.
ShittyU A self-deprecating nickname for the university used by students on social media.
SR Student Residence, the general term for the on-campus housing area.
SRO Student Residence Office, managing all on-campus housing matters.
SU City University of Hong Kong Student Union.
Superpass A traditional meal or gathering (Ging Gwo) held before exams to wish for passing grades. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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AC1 Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, the primary academic hub.
AC2 Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building.
ac2_canteen AC2 Canteen
AC3 Lau Ming Wai Academic Building.
ac3_bistro AC3 Bistro
AIMS Administrative Information Management System, the portal for course registration and grades.
Canvas The online learning management system used for course materials and assignments.
city_express City Express
CityU Card The official student ID card used for access control and library services.
CMC Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, located off the main campus.
Festival Walk The large shopping mall connected to the campus that serves as the main indoor route to the MTR.
homey_kitchen Homey Kitchen
Kowloon Tong Station The MTR station serving the campus, connecting the East Rail and Kwun Tong lines.
lodge_bistro Lodge Bistro
NAM Ngai Mei Building, part of the main academic cluster. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Semester A 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 18 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at City University of Hong Kong What the product handles for students.
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Career Workshop: Master LBO Modeling October 21, 2026
Fast-track finance career workshop on LBO modeling.
COM Research Seminar: Digital Journalism October 21, 2026
Research seminar by Professor Oscar Westlund on Journal Agenda and Editorial Processes.
GoImpact 3rd Green Tech Summit October 21, 2026
A signature annual convening for cross-sector expertise focusing on turning climate risks into opportunities, with CityUHK as Academic Partner.
LT Research Forum: Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Language Processing October 21, 2026
Research forum featuring Speaker Prof. Pedro Paz-Alonso.
Dinner with Inbound Exchange Students October 22, 2026
Social dinner for special task students and inbound exchange participants.
InnoCarnival 2026 October 24, 2026
Nine-day carnival featuring local inventions and research achievements under the theme 'Lead with I&T Dream to Fly High'.
[IDM Get-Together] Sharing Session on Fundamental Logic of AI October 27, 2026
A sharing session by Prof YAN Jun on the fundamental logic of AI.
EF - Research Seminar: Payment Methods and Market Feedback in M&A October 27, 2026
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