Important Dates
1st (Fall) Semester 2020/21
Given the global situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, arriving students are required to undergo a compulsory 14-day quarantine immediately upon arrival in Hong Kong. More information on quarantine arrangements (in a hotel or at the Undergraduate Halls as well as costs) will be provided shortly.
| 2020/21 | 1st (Fall) Semester | 2nd (Spring) Semester |
| Online Course Pre-Registration |
14-20 July |
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Compulsory 14-Day Quarantine (immediately upon arrival in Hong Kong) |
Early/Mid-August
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Undergraduate Hall Official Opening (Move-In) Date (subject to completion of compulsory 14-day quarantine) |
1 September
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7 January
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| Release of Course Enrollments and Timetable (at Welcome Orientation) |
3 September
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| Welcome Orientation (Mandatory) | 3-4 September | 8-9 January |
| Classes Begin | 7 September | 11 January |
| Add/Drop Courses | 7-19 September | 11-23 January |
| Fees to HKBU Due | 5 October | |
| Classes End | 5 December | 24 April |
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Final Examinations Important: No early examinations can be arranged. Please plan to depart from HKBU after 22 December. |
10-22 December
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3-17 May
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| Undergraduate Hall Official Closing (Move-Out) Date | 28 December (12:00 noon) | 21 May (12:00 noon) |
To know more about the semester dates (including public holidays), see Academic Calendar.