Checklist

April/May 2025

  1. Check your session schedule for the College/School Commencement 2025, register your attendance, and input the guest information (if any) between 28 April and 15 May 2025 via AIMS.
  2. Check and update contact information on AIMS to ensure the latest updates about the Commencement can be received.
  3. Get your academic dress ready for attending the ceremony. Please refer to CityUHK academic dress design to make sure that you get the right one.
 

June/July 2025

  1. Check if you and your guests have received the e-Tickets via the specified channels 2 working days before the Commencement day. 
  2. If you are awarded First Class Honours/ summa cum laude/ magna cum laude/ cum laude, make sure you have collected your honour cord at ARRO Service Centre before your session and wear the cord during the Commencement.
  3. Familiarise your guests with the location of the ceremonial hall
  4. Attend your Commencement Session in person or watch the live broadcast through the webcast platforms
  5. Check out the alumni affinity programmes and services. 
  6. Take graduation photos with your family and friends on campus from 21 June to 13 July 2025 (pre-registration on AIMS is required).
 

August/September 2025

  1. Collect award certificate (please clear any outstanding matters e.g., library fines/student loans beforehand). Eligible graduates may collect the honour cord if they have not.
  2. Download the archived video and photos of your Commencement Session.
  3. Complete the Academic Dress Rental Service Survey.