Academic calendar
First Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Term 2026Relevant now
- Second Term 2027
- University Summer Session 2027
- First Term 2027
- Second Term 2028
- University Summer Session 2028
Campus language
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Showing 23 of 23 terms
A
- AIESEC CUHK
- The local chapter of the international student organization focusing on leadership and exchanges.
C
- CC
- Chung Chi College, one of the founding colleges located on the lower campus.
- CC Can
- The Chung Chi College Canteen, the largest student canteen on the lower campus.
- Chur
- A Cantonese-derived term used to describe a lifestyle, course, or activity that is extremely demanding or exhausting.
- Coffee Corner
- A popular cafe located in the Benjamin Franklin Centre.
- CUMT
- CUHK Musical Theatre, a prominent performing arts student group.
- CUSU
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong Student Union (historically the central student representative body).
D
- Dem beat
- A unique CUHK tradition where students perform a rhythmic chant with synchronized clapping and stomping to promote their society.
G
- GPA God
- A mythical figure or statue (often the 'Gate of Wisdom') that students avoid touching or pray to for good grades.
H
- Happy Corner
- A campus prank/tradition where a person is carried and their crotch is bumped against a pole or corner.
L
- LWS
- Lee Woo Sing College, located adjacent to Wu Yee Sun College.
M
- Med Can
- The Medical Canteen in the Basic Medical Sciences Building, famous among students for its lemon pie.
N
- NA
- New Asia College, located on the upper campus, known for its 'Pavilion of Harmony'.
- NA Can
- The New Asia College Canteen, popular for its student-priced meals and view.
O
- O-Camp
- Orientation Camp, the multi-day introductory event for freshmen organized by colleges and departments.
- Orchid
- Orchid Lodge, a cafe-style eatery in Chung Chi College known for its relaxed atmosphere.
- OSA
- Office of Student Affairs, the administrative body overseeing student activities and welfare.
R
- Re-u
- Short for 'reunion,' referring to social gatherings of O-camp groups held throughout the academic year.
S
- S.H. Ho
- S.H. Ho College, a fully residential college located near the University Station.
- Shaw
- Shaw College, located on the northwestern end of the campus.
U
- UC
- United College, located on the upper campus near the water tower.
- UC Can
- The United College Canteen, frequently visited by students living on the upper campus.
W
- WYS
- Wu Yee Sun College, often referred to by its acronym, located on the upper campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 30-past start
- The convention where most CUHK lectures officially begin at 30 minutes past the hour (e.g., 9:30 AM).
- benjamin_franklin_centre_coffee_corner
- Benjamin Franklin Centre Coffee Corner
- benjamin_franklin_centre_student_canteen
- Benjamin Franklin Centre Student Canteen
- CU Link
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for library access, building entry, and as an Octopus card for payments.
- CUSIS
- The Chinese University Student Information System, used for course registration, checking grades, and tuition payments.
- cw_chu_college_canteen
- CW Chu College Canteen
- ELB
- Esther Lee Building, a common location for humanities and social science classes.
- LSB
- Lady Shaw Building, primarily used for mathematics and science lectures.
- morningside_college_dining_hall
- Morningside College Dining Hall
- NA Lib
- The New Asia College Ch'ien Mu Library, known for its quiet study environment.
- s_h_ho_college_canteen
- S.H. Ho College Canteen
- School Bus
- The free shuttle bus system that transports students between the lower campus (MTR station) and the upper campus colleges.
- U-Lib
- The University Library, the main central library located at the University Mall.
- University Station
- The MTR East Rail Line station that serves as the primary gateway to the campus.
- WMY
- Wu Ho Man Yuen Building, a primary teaching building adjacent to YIA.
- YIA
- Yasumoto International Academic Park, a major lecture hub located next to the MTR station.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Term 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 16 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.