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The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Sessions of the 31st Congregation will be held on 6 and 7 November 2025 at the PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium (JCA) to present the 2024/25 cohort of graduates of Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral degrees. The schedule is as follows:
 Thursday, 6 November 2025 |
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1st Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHSS)
- Doctor of Health Science
- Doctor of Health Science (Medical Imaging and Radiation Science)
- Doctor of Health Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
- Doctor of Health Science (Nursing)
- Doctor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Doctor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
- MSc Health Informatics
- MSc Health Research Studies
Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS)
- Master of Social Work
- BA Applied Ageing Studies and Service Management
- BA Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship
- BA Social Work
2nd Session: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS)
- Doctor of Social Work
- Master of Applied Psychology
- Master of Applied Psychology (Diverse Learning Needs)
- MA Guidance and Counselling
- MA Mental Health
- MA School and Community Psychology
- MA Social Policy and Social Development
- MA Social Work (Family-centred Practice and Family Therapy)
- MA Social Work (Research Studies)
- PgD Guidance and Counselling
3rd Session: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Department of Health Technology and Informatics (HTI)
- MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Science
- MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (Computed Tomography)
- MSc Medical Laboratory Science
- MSc Medical Laboratory Science (Molecular Diagnostics)
- MSc Medical Physics
- PgD Medical Laboratory Science
- BSc Medical Laboratory Science
- BSc Radiography
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| Friday, 7 November 2025 |
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4th Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
School of Nursing (SN)
- BSc Mental Health Nursing
- BSc Nursing
5th Session: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS)
- Master in Occupational Therapy
- Master in Physiotherapy
School of Nursing (SN)
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Nursing
- MSc Disaster Nursing
- MSc Nursing
- MSc Nursing (Cancer and Palliative Care)
- MSc Nursing (Community Health Nursing)
- MSc Nursing (Critical Care)
- MSc Nursing (Gerontological Nursing)
- MSc Nursing (Infectious Diseases and Infection Control)
- MSc Nursing (Mental Health Nursing)
- MSc Nursing (Nursing Education)
- PgD Nursing
School of Optometry (SO)
6th Session: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS)
- MSc Manipulative Physiotherapy
- MSc Occupational Therapy
- MSc Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities
- MSc Rehabilitation Sciences
- MSc Sports Physiotherapy
- BSc Occupational Therapy
- BSc Physiotherapy
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Registration and rehearsal
Graduates should prepare to arrive at the venue (JCA) for registration 1 hour before the ceremony start time (i.e. 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.), and enter the arena soon after the registration for a briefing/rehearsal on the presentation procedures.
The registration and rehearsal time of respective sessions are as follows:
Thursday, 6 November 2025
| Session |
Registration |
Rehearsal |
| 1 |
9:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
| 2 |
12:30 p.m. |
12:45 p.m. |
| 3 |
3:30 p.m. |
3:45 p.m. |
Friday, 7 November 2025
| Session |
Registration |
Rehearsal |
| 4 |
9:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
| 5 |
12:30 p.m. |
12:45 p.m. |
| 6 |
3:30 p.m. |
3:45 p.m. |
Academic gowns and attire
The Congregation is a formal University event. Graduates attending the Congregation in person are required to wear academic gowns specific to their awards.
Attire Guidelines
Academic Regalia: Wear the official PolyU academic regalia.
General Attire:
- Avoid casual wear such as sneakers, flip-flops, jeans, and T-shirts.
- Formal clothing is recommended, such as a dark suit with a white shirt and tie, or a dark skirt (avoiding mini-skirts) or pants paired with a white blouse.
- Opt for formal shoes instead of athletic or casual options, and avoid open-toed and/or high-heeled shoes.
Please exercise discretion and good sense to maintain the formality of the event. Graduates wearing inappropriate attire may not be allowed to go on stage.
For details, please refer to the AR Congregation website – Academic Gowns for Attire Guidelines, guidance for wearing academic gowns, and gown hiring information. To secure the hood to your gown, you are highly recommended to acquire a pair of gown clips from the vendor at your own cost for use.
Procedures of presentation
Graduates attending the Congregation in person will be presented on stage.
Please click here for a demo video of the presentation procedures, and refer to the Notes to Graduates for details.
Important notes
General information about the University Congregation arrangements, including the points to note for Congregation attendance, details on award parchment collection and the latest updates, can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ar/graduates/congregation-arrangements/nov-sessions/.
Attendees can also refer to the Notes to Graduates for further details on the presentation procedures and related information of the FHSS Congregation sessions.
Enquiries:
Tel: (852) 2766 5075 / 2766 5077
Fax: (852) 2363 0146
Email: fhss.graduation@polyu.edu.hk
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