CENTRE OF DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS (CEDARS)

The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) is committed to fostering an intellectually stimulating and culturally diverse campus to enrich students’ total learning experience at HKU. Bridging the boundary between classroom and the world, they provide support services, resources and co-curricular programmes to facilitate students’ learning.

Website: cedars.hku.hk
Enquiries: 3917 2305 / cedars@hku.hk
Facebook: facebook.com/hku.cedars
Instagram: instagram.com/hku.cedars
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/hkucedars-official

Addresses:
3/F, Meng Wah Complex
Room 301-323, 3/F, Main Building
Room 240, 2/F Main Building

The Campus Life Section of CEDARS is committed to enabling students to pursue full and gratifying intellectual and personal development by providing professional student-centred campus support and student services, including a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive campus environment, staunch support to student activities, responsive and caring services to fulfil students’ changing fundamental and financial needs, promotion of student welfare, well-managed physical facilities and effective communication with the university community.

The Campus Life Section specialises in the following areas:

• Catering
• Non-local Students Support and integration
• Outgoing Student Support
• Student Amenities
• Student Finance
• Student Housing
• Student Welfare and Emergency
• Support for Student Societies and Activities

Website: cedars.hku.hk/cl
Enquiries: 3917 2305 / cedars@hku.hk
Address: 3/F, Meng Wah Complex

Careers and Placement

The Careers and Placement Section of CEDARS nurtures students to become global talent with enduring capabilities to create possibilities and embrace opportunities. It is passionate about supporting HKU students in unleashing their potential in a modern workplace, exploring different career configurations, and continually upskilling through diverse career-driven learning experiences. It also collaborates seamlessly with employers and community partners to identify and groom future-ready graduates who bring positive impacts on different organisations in Hong Kong and beyond.

Website: cedars.hku.hk/cp
Enquiries: 3917 2317 / careers@hku.hk
Address: 3/F, Meng Wah Complex

Counselling and Person Enrichment

The Counselling and Person Enrichment Section of CEDARS (CEDARS-CoPE) is committed to empowering students to develop their social capability and emotional resilience, and also to capitalise on their character strengths, and to live a fulfilling and psychologically healthy life so that they are able to achieve personal success, overcome life challenges and contribute to the community by demonstrating integrity, sensitivity, and leadership.

To help students live a successful and well-balanced university life, CEDARS-CoPE offers the following services and programmes:

• “Psychometer” (psyax.cedars.hku.hk): Take the psychological tests on university adjustment, learning styles, time management, social life and mental health to gain a better self-understanding and identify ways to achieve university success. Immediate feedback, recommendation and enrichment tips are available. All online assessments are free-of-charge.
• Mental Health eWorkbook Series (cedars.hku.hk/cope/pe/MHworkbooks): The interactive eWorkbooks equip students with essential life skills for overcoming challenges that affect their mental well-being. This Series is part of the international "Caring Universities" initiative, which is embedded within the World Health Organization (WHO) College Student Mental Health Surveys (WMH-ICS). The available Series includes Life Hack (tackle life’s challenges), Get Started (beat procrastination) and Esteem Up (boost self-esteem).
• Peer Impact Network (PIN) (cope-pin.cedars.hku.hk): Through the empowering principle of 'Connection is Inclusion', Peer Supporters are equipped to support and connect with fellow students in areas such as cultural integration, mental health, and SEN awareness. PIN fosters supportive networks and cultivates an inclusive community at HKU and beyond.
• Person Enrichment (PE) Programme (cedars.hku.hk/cope/workshops): It offers a variety of workshops focused on enhancing mental well-being, exploring self-awareness and reflection, alleviating stress, and fostering intercultural interaction and understanding, providing a holistic approach to personal growth and enrichment.
• Professional Counselling Service: Seek early consultation on any personal issues (e.g. adjustment, study-related matters, relationships, mental health, life goals), from professional Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors, take steps to overcome personal blocks and recognise your strengths for self-enhancement. This service is confidential and free-of-charge. To consult a counsellor, please call 3917 8388, email cedars-cope@hku.hk or visit CEDARS-CoPE at Room 301-323, 3/F, Main Building. You will receive an immediate 15-20 minute screening assessment conducted by the Duty Counsellor between 10 am and 5 pm (except the lunch hour: 1 pm to 2 pm) on Monday to Friday. Afterwards, a full counselling appointment will be scheduled for you within 2 weeks.
• Support for students with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEN): The SEN Support Team provides one-stop, comprehensive and personalised service to students with disabilities or special educational needs (SEN). Contact and register for “CEDARS – SEN Support” at 3917 8388 or cedars-SEN@hku.hk.
• Inclusion Funds for Learning Activities and Projects (cedars.hku.hk/cedars-financial-resources):
  • “First-in-the-Family Education Fund” (for full-time local undergraduate students with financial needs only)
  • “K.B. Chen and Henry Chan Inclusive Education Fund”

Website: cedars.hku.hk/cope
Enquiries: 3917 8388 / cedars-cope@hku.hk
Facebook: facebook.com/hkucedars.cope/
Instagram: instagram.com/hkucedars.cope
Address: Room 301-323, 3/F, Main Building

General Education

The General Education (GE) Team of CEDARS (CEDARS-GE) is committed to providing whole-person education and cultivating among students the breadth of knowledge, competencies, and qualities equipping students for the new challenges ahead. It organises programmes for all students with an aim to enhance their general knowledge and understanding of the global, regional, and local issues; to encourage self-reflection and service learning; to enrich the appreciation of cultural diversity, creativity and arts; and to develop qualities for future compassionate leaders.

CEDARS-GE offers a wide range of co-curricular and non-credit bearing courses and programmes for all students, in which prominent speakers, community leaders, and individuals with outstanding achievement in various sectors are invited to run courses and share insights with students. Local, regional and global issues are discussed under the We Are The World series. GEST (GE Student Team) programmes, including Happy Thursday – Tea from Around the World and Global News Chat encourage students to host and create something new with GE and facilitate interactions among students of different nationalities to learn about other cultures. F:A:C:E: (Fascinating Arts and Cultural Experiences) supports students’ creative projects and enriches campus life and learning through more intimate and interactive encounters with arts and culture. Green Living Lifestyle welcomes you to join our Herb Garden, and learn to grow edible plants with a holistic approach of wellness and mindfulness on campus. Besides, the Gatherland is a cosy place for student activities where students can drop by to enjoy music, movie and tea.

Please check out the CEDARS-GE website, social media channels, and the enrolment dates in the new semesters.

Website: cedars.hku.hk/ge
Facebook: facebook.com/hkucedars.ge
Instagram: instagram.com/hkucedars.ge
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/hkucedarsge
Enquiries: 3917 5044 / gened@hku.hk
Address: Room 240, 2/F Main Building