High Table Dinner at St John's College
Activity Overview:
Immerse yourself in one of HKUʼs most treasured traditions—the High Table Dinner—hosted at the historic St. Johnʼs College, one of the oldest and most prestigious residential halls at the University of Hong Kong. This exclusive event offers you the chance to:
- Experience an elegant formal dinner in true HKU style
- Step into history at a hall renowned for its heritage and traditions
- Bond with classmates in a refined yet welcoming setting
- Participate in a time-honored university tradition unique to HKU
- Dress in your finest attire and join us for an evening of great food, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable memories at the cultural heart of HKU
- Limited seats available—donʼt miss this iconic HKU experience!
Activity Details:
Activity Fee: HKD 300 (Non-refundable application fee: HKD100)
Activity Time: 6:30-8:30pm HKT
Activity Venue: St John’s College (Round-trip shuttle bus will be provided)
Meeting Point: Outside of HKU Main Building
Dress Code: Students are required to wear formal attire or school uniform with dark leather shoes. (A green gown will be provided on-site)
Gentlemen
- Dark trousers, shirt, tie or bow tie
Ladies
- Dark trousers, or a knee-length dress or skirt, shirt or blouse
Please note that casual attire, including sportswear, tracksuits (including school tracksuits), jeans, shorts, sandals, slides, or sneakers, is strictly prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Students who do not meet the dress code will not be allowed to board the coach or attend the event. Changing attire after coach departure will not be permitted.
Application Steps:
1. Log into the application system
2. Select <Apply Now> under 2026 Application.
3. At <Programme Selection> add programme code.
4. Select <Confirm & Submit>
*If you have any questions regarding the application process, please refer to the Application Guide / ⽹上申请系统 – 申请指南 or email us at talented@hku.hk
Terms & Conditions:
- HKU Academy for the Talented (HKU AcT) reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event upon inclement weather conditions or if the Education Bureau of Hong Kong announces a suspension of schools.
- Places for each activity are limited and allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis or according to selection criteria set by the HKU AcT. Submission of an application does not guarantee a place. The activity is subject to cancellation if there are insufficient applications.
- All students need to have valid travel and medical insurance as a mandatory condition for participation in our activities. HKU AcT shall not be held liable for any medical expenses incurred by participants, nor the loss, theft or damage of personal belongings.
- HKU AcT reserves the right to take photographs and video recordings during the event for promotional and archival purposes.
- All HKU AcT events are non-transferable, non-refundable, non-exchangeable and not for re-sale. In the event of disputes regarding these terms and conditions, HKU AcT reserves the right to make final judgment on the dispute.